Karan Johar Shocks Fans by Unfollowing Bollywood Friends on Instagram
Karan Johar's Instagram Unfollow Spree
Karan Johar recently surprised many by unfollowing a number of his close friends on Instagram, including notable figures like Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Varun Dhawan. Interestingly, he chose not to unfollow Priyanka Chopra Jonas. This unexpected move raised eyebrows, prompting questions from fans and followers. After some time, Karan finally addressed the situation, explaining the reasoning behind his actions and urging people not to sensationalize the matter.
Karan Johar Explains His Decision
Known for his strong friendships within the Bollywood community, Karan celebrated his 54th birthday on May 25, 2026, surrounded by friends such as Kajol, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Rani Mukerji, Manish Malhotra, and Farah Khan at his residence in Mumbai. However, he decided to unfollow all of them on Instagram, with the exception of Priyanka Chopra Jonas. In a statement shared via his Instagram story, Karan revealed that this was part of a 'digital detox' initiative.
He stated, “It’s a digital detox. I am unfollowing everyone to reduce my time and energy spent on the gram. This can’t be national news for god's sake. Please clickbait something else. This is irrelevant.” His comments have since gone viral, sparking various reactions across social media platforms.
Insights on Karan Johar
The director's actions have left many fans puzzled, particularly regarding his decision to keep Priyanka Chopra on his follow list. While he did not elaborate on this choice, some followers are curious about the motivations behind his digital detox. Karan's latest film, Chand Mera Dil, has been performing well at the box office, although it faced criticism for a particular sequence featuring Ananya Panday, which some viewers felt disrespected the Indian classical dance form. Karan Johar is renowned for his impactful contributions to Bollywood, having made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998 and directed several iconic films, including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student Of The Year, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Although he was slated to direct the film Takht, that project has since been shelved.