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May 6
1h 33m

Karan Johar On Love, SRK, Dharma, Weight...

Raj Shamani
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https://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZTimestamps:(00:00) – Introduction(02:44) – Dharma Productions(10:09) – The lowest point in his life(13:31) – Breaking down after watching The Namesake(16:04) – Being judged during childhood(21:26) – Aditya Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan(22:57) – Ozempic allegations and body dysmorphia(29:07) – How he transformed(30:44) – The false narrative people believe(36:40) – Launching directors and actors(40:50) – Why some talented people aren’t successful(43:50) – Who is the next big star?(46:19) – Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan(49:09) – Fear of becoming irrelevant(51:06) – His insecurities(54:37) – Will he quit Bollywood?(56:29) – How he creates such relatable films(1:01:46) – The story of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil(1:03:23) – The story behind Dharma’s logo(1:03:55) – One-sided love(1:06:26) – His definition of love(1:10:30) – His toxic traits(1:13:30) – The boat and anchor metaphor(1:16:00) – Loneliness(1:20:11) – Social anxiety(1:24:26) – The price of being Karan Johar(1:24:42) – Why he’s named Karan instead of Rahul(1:26:54) – Koffee with Karan controversies(1:29:37) – Karan’s final thoughts on the podcast(1:32:30) – BTS(1:32:52) – Outro

In this episode, Karan Johar opens up about his journey, not just as a filmmaker and producer, but as someone constantly adapting to an ever-changing industry. He addresses the recent flops of his films, and also reflects on what the word “success” really means in an industry where public opinion changes overnight.Karan opens up about his personal battles from the trauma of losing his father to how bullying and societal expectations shaped his early years. He talks about the pressure to appear a certain way and finding comfort in loneliness despite being seen as a social figure. There’s also discussion about mental health, public perception, and how fame comes with its own disadvantages. He even clears the air around speculation regarding his weight loss.In the last segment, he speaks about the realities of launching star kids. From his creative process to his deepest insecurities and the stories behind iconic films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, this episode reveals the other side of the story of a man who has always been much more than just the controversies surrounding him.Subscribe for more such episodes!

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