Archive · 7 Nov 2025

Karan Johar Opens Up About Childhood Trauma and Parenting Fears

Karan Johar Opens Up About Childhood Trauma and Parenting Fears

Karan Johar, a famous movie director, shared that when he was a kid, he was teased a lot for being overweight.

This made him feel very sad and insecure about his body.

Because he went through so much hurt, he worries a lot about his own kids, Yash and Roohi.

He's scared they might get picked on like he did.

He tries to make them eat healthy and be active, sometimes getting upset if they don't.

Karan also talked about how people made fun of him for seeming 'girly,' so he even took secret classes to change how he talked and walked.

He feels people often tell boys to act tough and girls to be delicate, which he doesn't like.

Even though he's famous now, he still struggles with feeling good about himself.

He wants his kids to feel loved and accepted, no matter what, and hopes they don't have to go through the same pain he did.

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