What Did Karan Johar Say About Toxic People and Distractions?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Value yourself and ignore negativity.
- Surround yourself with supportive people.
- Recognize the significance of being teachable.
- Understand that some individuals will never support you.
- Things will come to you when you stop searching.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (NationPress) Filmmaker Karan Johar, on Thursday, took to social media to share a cryptic post reflecting on toxic individuals and the distractions they introduce into our lives.
On his Instagram account, KJo shared an enigmatic message that provided insights on self-worth, toxic people, and personal growth. In his thought-provoking yet straightforward message, he highlighted the significance of disregarding negativity, appreciating oneself, and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. Johar also stressed the importance of remaining teachable and trusting that the right opportunities and connections will find you.
He posted a sequence of slides conveying thoughts that resonate with him. The first slide stated, “Rule #1: Forget what they think.” Another read, “Sometimes your value isn’t realized until your absence is acknowledged.” The third slide mentioned, “A Reminder: Ignoring toxic people is a form of self-care.”
Additional slides included, “You cannot achieve significant things if you are preoccupied with trivial matters. Stay teachable; you are not always correct. Choose those who choose you. Once you stop searching, things will come to you.”
“Some individuals will never support you simply because it’s you. Conversely, there are others who will always support you because it’s you. You just have to discover your people.”
For the caption, Karan simply wrote, “Thoughts I resonate with…. #foodforthought #wordsneedtobeactions #khayalonkacaravan.”
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time the 53-year-old director has shared a cryptic post—he frequently grabs headlines for his thought-provoking social media updates.
On the professional front, Karan Johar is looking forward to the release of his upcoming produced project, “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.” This romantic comedy, directed and written by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions, features Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi.
This film marks the third installment of the Dulhania franchise and is scheduled to hit theaters on 2 October 2025, coinciding with Dussehra.