Karan Johar will host ELITE Most Influential Season VI at Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries on December 14, 2026, organisers announced.
Vaishnavi Gavankar
October 23, 2026 / 18:49 IST
Karan Johar
Filmmaker Karan Johar is set to host the sixth season of ELITE Most Influential at the historic Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, England, on December 14, 2026. Organised under the leadership of ELITE Magazine founder Puraskar Thadani, the event will celebrate Indian achievers across industries on an international platform.
Bollywood filmmaker and producer Karan Johar is preparing to take centre stage at the University of Oxford as the host of ELITE Most Influential Season VI. The event, scheduled for December 14, 2026, will be held at the Bodleian Libraries in England, bringing together personalities recognised for their achievements and influence across <a href="https://comicvibe.com/in-waves-a-different-kind-of-animated-film-washes-onto-netflix-december-11/” title=”In Waves, A Different Kind Of Animated Film, Washes Onto Netflix December 11″>different fields.
The announcement marks another international edition of the event, founded by Puraskar Thadani, Editor-in-Chief of ELITE Magazine.
Known for his contribution to Hindi cinema and his presence across film, television and entertainment, Karan Johar has been announced as the host of the upcoming ceremony.
The filmmaker, who has directed and produced several successful Bollywood films, will lead an evening dedicated to recognising influential personalities and their contributions across industries.
The sixth edition is scheduled to take place at the Bodleian Libraries, one of Oxford University’s most recognisable historic institutions.
The choice of venue reflects the organisers’ continuing efforts to bring the recognition event to internationally known locations.
Puraskar Thadani, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ELITE Magazine, has been instrumental in developing the event’s international presence.
Previous editions have been associated with prominent global landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tower Bridge in London, the Statue of Liberty in New York, Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Museum of the Future.
With Oxford joining the list, Thadani is continuing his approach of organising recognition events at distinctive international venues.
Known within his professional circle as “Mr. Impossible”, Thadani has built the ELITE Most Influential platform around celebrating achievements while creating opportunities for international recognition.
ELITE Most Influential’s Previous Honourees And Associations
Over its previous editions, ELITE Most Influential has honoured or been associated with several personalities from business, media, entertainment, fashion and hospitality.
The names include television journalist Rajat Sharma, business leader Indra Nooyi, designer Masaba Gupta, entrepreneur Sabeer Bhatia, industrialist Adi Godrej and actor Vivek Oberoi.
The event’s past associations also include chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, singers and actors Kanika Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Esha Deol and Lillete Dubey, along with Safa Siddiqui.
Previous editions have also received sponsorship and support associations from luxury brands such as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and Jacob & Co. Watches.
The sixth season of ELITE Most Influential will be held on December 14, 2026, at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, England.
With Karan Johar confirmed as host and Puraskar Thadani leading the initiative, the upcoming edition aims to continue the platform’s international recognition of Indian excellence.
Further details about the honourees, guests and programme for the Oxford edition are yet to be announced.
Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Oct 23, 2026 06:49 pm
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