Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Sushant Divgikr Shares Coming-Out Story on Karan Johar Podcast
Sushant Divgikr, a well-known performer, shared their personal story on Karan Johar's podcast.
They talked about telling their family they were gay, and their dad was super supportive.
Sushant also discussed the tough times in the entertainment world, like when they were told they couldn't sing.
However, they didn’t give up and eventually achieved success, proving everyone wrong.
They now focus on loving themselves and not letting other people's words bring them down.
Sushant Divgikr shared their coming-out story on Karan Johar’s podcast.
Divgikr's father accepted them, even laying out a red carpet on their 18th birthday.
Divgikr discussed challenges and biases faced within the entertainment industry.
They overcame industry rejection and later found success, challenging perceptions of queer performers.
Divgikr emphasizes the importance of self-love and the impact of external criticism.
- Who
- Sushant Divgikr.
- What
- Sushant Divgikr shared their coming-out story and experiences with self-love and overcoming adversity in the entertainment industry.
- When
- During a Pride Month episode.
- Where
- On Karan Johar's Audible podcast.
- Why
- To share their personal journey of self-acceptance and challenge stereotypes.
Industry Bias
Acceptance and Visibility
Performance Opportunities
Industry Bias
Some producers initially refused Sushant the opportunity to sing on screen, due to their perception of them as "just a dancer".
Acceptance and Visibility
Two years later, Sushant was celebrated for their singing, performing, and acting, proving the earlier restrictions were unfounded and harmful.
- Event
- Coming-out story shared on a podcast
- Podcast
- Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar
- Main Topic
- Self-love and acceptance
- Key Figure
- Sushant Divgikr
- Focus
- Challenging stereotypes in media