Karan Johar's Instagram Unfollow: A Digital Detox or Something More?

Filmmaker Karan Johar has recently unfollowed many of his close friends on Instagram, sparking speculation among fans. He clarified that this is part of a 'digital detox' and urged people not to make it a sensational news story. With a current follower count of 17.5 million, Johar is focusing on reducing his social media engagement. His production company has also released a new film, and he is set to return as the host of 'Koffee With Karan' later this year. Discover more about his recent activities and what this means for his relationships in the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 29, 2026, 12:43 IST

Karan Johar Clarifies His Instagram Activity

Mumbai: Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar has addressed the buzz surrounding his recent decision to unfollow numerous individuals on Instagram, labeling it a "digital detox" and requesting that it not be sensationalized as major news.

Recently, Johar unfollowed many close friends and colleagues, including prominent figures like Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, Malaika Arora, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, and designer Manish Malhotra.

This action led to a flurry of speculation among fans, particularly noting that he continues to follow actress Priyanka Chopra.

In a statement shared on his Instagram Story on Thursday night, Johar remarked, "It’s a DIGITAL DETOX!!!! I’m unfollowing everyone to minimize my time and energy on the gram!!! This shouldn’t be national news for heaven’s sake… please find something else to clickbait! This is trivial."

Having celebrated his 54th birthday earlier this week, Johar now follows just 78 accounts on Instagram while boasting a follower count of 17.5 million.

On the professional front, his production company, Dharma Productions, has recently launched the film "Chaand Mera Dil," featuring Lakshya and Ananya Panday in leading roles. Additionally, he is set to return as the host for the ninth season of his popular celebrity talk show "Koffee With Karan," which is scheduled to premiere later this year.