Apparently, the filmmaker lobbied for the actor to co-host an upcoming award show with him

Looks like Fawad Khan and Karan Johar are the new BFFs in town. For, not only are they rumoured to be collaborating on more projects together after 'Kapoor & Sons' and 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', but also, the actor recently bagged the opportunity to co-host an award ceremony because of the filmmaker.

Says a source close to the organisers, `Initially, the organisers had thought of approaching a number of A-list stars for co-hosting the ceremony with Karan. However, when they discussed it with filmmaker, he recommended Fawad. Adds the source,` Karan has been working us for many years and we share a good rapport with him. So when he suggested that Fawad co-host the gala, we were more than happy to get him on board as he is a popular star both in India and overseas. He is the perfect fit.`

Karan and Fawad's spokespersons remained unavailable for comment.

Recently, Karan even planned a special dinner for Fawad as he could not attend the director's birthday bash in London.