Filmmaker Karan Johar has decided to take a temporary break from social media, announcing on Monday evening that he will step away from Instagram for about a week. The announcement, made through his Instagram Stories, comes after Johar has faced heightened online scrutiny and participated in public discussions about Bollywood’s current direction. His decision to disconnect highlights growing concerns about social media’s impact on the industry and personal well-being.
Karan Johar revealed his intention for a digital detox by writing, “Digital Detox for a week ! No doom scrolling! No DMs! No posts! May the universe give me the strength to stay away!!!!” This message underscores his commitment to avoiding digital distractions and online conversations for the duration of the week.
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In recent days, Johar has been vocal about the “hollow noise” on social media, especially concerning the criticism faced by actor Varun Dhawan. Without naming individuals, he wrote, “Has to be said… the reason why it’s called a virtual world! Real will always score and prove the noise on social media as defunct! You can troll an artist for his smile but then he laughs when the film releases to packed houses and he receives pure authentic audience love! So noisemakers and clickbait-seeking content creators can do what they like … truth will always prevail (sic)!”
Johar’s remarks were seen as a defense of Varun Dhawan, who has been subject to online trolling related to his role in Border 2. The actor’s expressions in the film’s promotional materials were widely debated, prompting responses from both fans and industry insiders.
Alongside his support for colleagues, Johar celebrated the success of recent Bollywood films Dhurandhar and Border 2. He stated, “The mega success of the two recent back-to-back mega Hindi film successes proves one thingBollywood (yes, incorrect terminology, but here to stay) is back. Naysayers can fly a kite. All Dhurandhars will cross borders of excellence when the films strike emotional chords with a paying audience (sic),” highlighting his optimism about the industry’s current trajectory.
Although Johar did not directly connect his break to the Oscar results, he said he wanted to step away from “doomscrolling,” a term that refers to endlessly consuming news online.
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