The Throwback Pic Which Made Karan Johar's Day

New Delhi: Karan Johar perhaps got a little nostalgic when Shekhar Kapur shared an old and archived photograph of Yash Johar, the 45-year-old filmmakers' late father. Yash Johar, one of Bollywood's most celebrated filmmakers, features with actor James Coburn and legendary action star Bruce Lee in the photograph. The monochrome picture seems to have been clicked during an interrupted journey - Mr Johar, Lee and Coburn can be seen standing by a broken down car. In the Sixties, James Coburn trained in martial arts under the guidance of Bruce Lee. Mr Coburn and Bruce Lee, along with script writer Stirling Silliphant are the original writers of 1978 film Circle of Iron. That was two years before Yash Johar's Dharma Productions released their first film, Dostana.

"Was going through archives in research for my film on Bruce Lee. Look what I found. A pic of your dad with James Coburn and Bruce," wrote Mr Kapur, addressed Karan Johar. Karan was clearly delighted to have chanced upon the blast from the past. "That's amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this," he tweeted. Yash Johar died in 2004 at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife Hiroo Johar, Karan and two grandchildren.
 

Hi @karanjohar. Was going thru archives in research for my film on Bruce Lee. Look what I found! A Pic of ur Dad with James Coburn and Bruce pic.twitter.com/0hv2xlhDnt

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) June 5, 2017

 

OMG! That's amazing!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this @shekharkapur https://t.co/Ha6xMeRnIo

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 5, 2017

 

I was just as excited as u are when I saw the pic. I kept saying OMG .. that's Yash Uncle !

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) June 5, 2017

 

Dying to show it to mom!!! https://t.co/AgM80dAJKk

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 5, 2017

Anil Kapoor also spotted the gem and seemed to take a trip down the memory lane. "This picture has so much history and genius in it. Yashji is a legend and one of the most humble and kind people I've ever met," he tweeted.
 

This picture has so much history & genius in it! Yashji is a legend & one of the most humble & kind people I've ever met ! @karanjohar https://t.co/bNj2zJbVeu

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) June 5, 2017

 

And he loved you Anil!! And had such a special equation with you...always! https://t.co/Enyugmj26h

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 5, 2017

Shekhar Kapur stumbled upon the picture while researching for Little Dragon, which he will write and direct. Little Dragon is based on Bruce Lee's early days in 1950s' Hong Kong. The film will be produced by Bruce Lee Entertainment, which is run by the action legends' daughter Shannon Lee.