Karan Johar on "digital detox" mode, unfollows his friends SRK, Kareena on Instagram
Mumbai, May 29
Filmmakerr Karan Johar left netizens surprised on Thursday night after fans noticed a sharp drop in the number of accounts he follows on Instagram.
Eagle-eyed users were quick to point out that the filmmaker had seemingly unfollowed several industry friends and colleagues, including Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Manish Malhotra.
Before netizens could assume anything, Karan, in no time, shared a note explaining why he had unfollowed several Instagram accounts.
The 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' director revealed that the move was part of a "digital detox," adding that he wanted to "reduce the time and energy spent on the gram."
"It's a DIGITAL DETOX!!!! Am unfollowing everyone to reduce my time and energy spent on the gram!!! This can't be national news for gods sake... please clickbait something else! This is irrelevant!," Karan wrote on Instagram.
Karan Johar is regarded as one of Bollywood's most successful filmmakers and has directed several iconic films, including 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', 'My Name Is Khan', 'Student of the Year', Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Notably, Karan recently became India's first filmmaker to attend the prestigious Met Gala. Johar attended the Met Gala on May 4, 2026, in a custom-designed ensemble by designer Manish Malhotra. The look was inspired by the works of legendary artist Raja Ravi Varma and featured hand-painted gold motifs, intricate zardozi embroidery and a dramatic six-foot cape.
The 2026 Met Gala theme was "Costume Art," with the dress code "Fashion is Art."Johar's ensemble interpreted classical Indian drapery through contemporary couture while drawing visual references from Ravi Varma's paintings.
— ANI
Reader Comments
"Digital detox" is such a rich person's problem. I mean, good for him if he wants to unplug, but this whole thing became national news? Really? There are people struggling with inflation, and the media is covering *who Karan unfollowed*? Priorities, guys.
This is peak Bollywood drama without any actual drama. Karan is just trying to be a bit more mindful, and people are making it a big deal. I respect that he called out the clickbait. At least he's honest about it. And the Met Gala look? Absolutely stunning, loved the Raja Ravi Varma inspiration. That was pure art!
Yaar, it's just Instagram. It's not like he's quitting the film industry. People need to chill. Unfollowing on social media isn't a personal attack. But I must admit, the Met Gala outfit was fire. Karan really knows how to represent India globally! 👏🇮🇳
I mean, it's a bit dramatic, no? Unfollowing everyone at once is a bit extreme for a "detox." He could have just muted them or taken a break from the app itself. But okay, Karan does love making an entrance, even in a leaving situation! 😉
Honestly, the biggest news here is that he went to the Met Gala! That's such a big deal for India. The whole drama about unfollowing is just a distraction. I'm more interested in how he's taking our culture global.
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