Karan Johar revealed he pretended to love a girl until SRK called him ‘Pansy’

One of the most well-known and well-known filmmakers in Bollywood, Karan Johar is responsible for some of the most enduring works of Indian cinema. The director, who frequently receives criticism on social media for his daring decisions in both his personal and professional life, has now spoken up about the idea of being “gay” back then and how he feigned to love a female in class 10. To read the scoop, scroll down below.

Karan has more than 16 million Instagram followers, which is a significant amount of fans. The director never misses an occasion to respond savagely to trolls and is fairly open about his thoughts on the platform. Speaking on the most recent rumour, Karan Johar claimed, “I pretended to be in love with a girl in the 10th standard,” during an appearance on Nikhil Taneja’s podcast, “Be A Man Yaar.” He said, “Her name was Shakala. What you call ‘gay, ‘fag,’ or ‘homo’ today, when used in a negative manner, was called pansy back then.”

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The director went on to say, “Pansy was a word that literally had really pushed me into a shell.” Karan then goes on to praise Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and confesses, “Shah Rukh Khan was the first man that didn’t make me feel lesser.” In case you didn’t know, SRK and KJo are good friends, and the actor has starred in several of Karan Johar’s films.

Karan made a name for himself as a notable director over time, making a lasting impression on Indian cinema. Not only has Karan had great success as a director, but he has also contributed significantly as a producer. His critically renowned production company has created ground-breaking films that have won him international praise. Additionally, Karan’s commitment to developing talent, both in front of and behind the camera, has led to the debut of a number of aspiring artists and business leaders.