This Is Why Karan Johar Wears Oversized Clothes!!!
Director Karan Johar said that he struggles with body image issues till date.
Jul 6, 2024, 23:57 IST
Karan Johar addresses that he was constantly being body shamed. Karan Johar has debuted in Bollywood from the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998 and since then he is considered one of the best directors in the Indian cinema today. The director-producer who has won two National Film Awards and he is also referred to as the "star-maker" because he helped many young kids to have their first break.
Karan Johar talks about his body issues
Everyone knows this director as a talkative person, have a great fashion sense , and a star maker, but no one knows about his struggles about the body issues, or his appearance. But recently he acknowledged about him having trouble with body dysmorphia.
During a recent interview with Faye D'Souza, Karan Johar talked about the mistakes that he made in his past. He discussed how his body image problems had affectedd him, but at last, he said that he wanted to work in the movie business. He also said that he felt self-conscious about his appearance and body images.
When he was asked the question of whether he still takes that weight of his issues with body image for which Karan replied, "I have body dysmorphia; I get discomfort getting into a pool." He continued, “ inspite my best efforts, I am still not confident of how to get past it without being weak. The director also said that's the reason for his wearing big clothing. He always thought that he was overweight, no matter how much hard he worked on himself or how much weight he shed. Thus he wanted nobody to see any portion of his body.
He professes that the problems during his childhood have continued to infest him and they are not being resolved through counseling. Two years ago, he experienced social anxiety and found it difficult to stay in a room full of people who have familiar faces. He also added, "All these issues, all these suppurate have created mental health issues," and he stated that he had experienced a panic attack two years ago. Since then he has been receiving therapy and medicines.
In the working front
Karan Johar is currently buygetting ready for the upcoming release Bad Newz, which stars Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk. The movie will release on 19 July 2024.