Karan Johar's Recent Confessions On Family, Money, And Sexuality

Karan Johar recalled taking baritone classes in college after being told his effeminate voice would make life tough. He kept it a secret from his dad, Yash Johar

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Karan Johar, a single father through surrogacy, says his kids ask about their birth mother. Though they call Hiroo Johar "mumma," they know she's their grandmother

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Karan Johar apologized to his son Yash for a weight comment. Recalling his own childhood obesity, he said he tries not to dictate his son's eating habits despite concerns

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During the pandemic, Karan Johar faced harsh criticism from news channels, causing his mother to cry and question why he was being targeted for Bollywood's issues

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Karan Johar, used to living beyond his means, buys luxury items for joy. He once bought a ₹35 lakh handbag as an heirloom, shocking his friend Apoorva Mehta

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Karan Johar regretted calling out comedian Paritosh Tripathi for mimicking him, admitting it only drew attention to a show that was otherwise unnoticed

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