Followed by Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma, was Karan Johar's first look from 'Bombay Velvet' that has intrigued the audience recently.

The filmmaker, who is set to play a stylish villain, Kaizad Khambatta in the film, was applauded by his colleagues in the industry.Some of his buddies took to twitter to praise him.

Varun Dhawan: Here comes the ACTOR. Can't wait for bombay velvet. Kaizad Khambatta. Look at those eyes!

Sidharth Malhotra: Eh new villain! Looking intense and mean.

Arjun Kapoor: Mr khambatta is here people can't wait for Bombay Velvet.

Ranvir Shorey: Quite a turn, @karanjohar. Trust @anuragkashyap72 to see what few others would.

Alia Bhatt:  The villain in @anuragkashyap72 's #BombayVelvet... Kaizad Khambatta essayed by yours truly!!!

Nimrat Kaur: @karanjohar stellar stunner incredible !!! Cannot wait !!!!!!

Sujoy Ghosh: @karanjohar kya baat hai!!! very cool.