Karan Johar replies to ‘are you gay’ question on Threads, talks about actors and ‘fragile egos’

Karan Johar took to his Threads account and engaged with his followers via an AMA session, showcasing his wit, providing fitting and even hilarious replies.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | July 8, 2023 06:46 PM IST

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Karan Johar hits back at trolls. (Photo: Karan Johar/Instagram)

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Filmmaker Karan Johar recently joined the newly launched Threads app, and conducted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with his fans. During the session, he responded to a wide range of questions, including queries about a potential collaboration between Dharma Productions and Shah Rukh Khan, as well as his biggest regret as a director. Karan showcased his wit, providing fitting and even hilarious replies that left everyone amused.

One person asked KJo, “You are gay, right?” Karan replied, “You’re interested?” Talking about his biggest regret, Karan said, “I never got to work with and direct my favourite actor Sridevi ma’am.” Another person asked, “Dharma and SRK collaboration happen in future?” Karan replied, “Ask me no secrets will tell you no lies.”

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A third fan asked, “Do you consider yourself a black sheep?” Karan replied, “Not at all!!! I am the good son and the only child.” Karan also said that Meryl Streep is his favourite actor, and revealed that his ‘biggest strength’ is his ‘thick skin’.

A person asked, “What would you advise to a 20yr old who want to be a movie maker like you?” Karan penned a heartfelt reply and wrote, “Don’t listen to naysayers! It’s possible so believe manifest and be educated in film before you deep dive into it.” Revealing the most challenging part of being a director, Karan said, “Dealing with people and sometimes their fragile egos.”

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The recent release of Threads, a new app by Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram), has caused a stir on social media. Bollywood celebrities are actively joining the platform, designed to rival Twitter. Karan, Parineeti Chopra, Sunny Leone, Mrunal Thakur, Riteish Deshmukh and Madhuri Dixit among others have joined the platform.

Karan is gearing up for his return to feature films. His new release Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in lead roles, will debut in theatres later this month.

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