Filmmaker and producer Karan Johar has responded to what he described as “clickbait headlines” after remarks from a recent interview about talent management and actor loyalty triggered widespread discussion online.
On Monday, March 23, Johar shared a statement on social media urging the media to avoid quoting his comments out of context. He wrote, “I want to politely speak of clickbait headlines.... Lots of us give interviews and podcasts and we are happy to do so... but to take a line from an interview and quote it out of context is just click bait and makes one vary of speaking at all....”
His clarification follows reactions to statements he made during a podcast conversation with content creator Sarthak Ahuja earlier this year, where he spoke about the challenges of talent management and described the profession as a thankless job. In the interview, Johar spoke about actors frequently moving between agencies and the lack of long-term loyalty in the industry. Without naming anyone, he also referred to how agencies invest years in building talent before some artists shift representation.
The remarks drew attention online, with some fans linking them to Janhvi Kapoor’s recent move from Dharma Cornerstone Agency Company to Collective Artists Network. However, Johar had not mentioned any individual actor while making the comments.
On the professional front, Johar’s last production venture was Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, which received a modest response at the box office. He is currently backing upcoming projects including Chand Mera Dil, featuring Lakshya Lalwani and Ananya Panday, as well as Naagzilla, which stars Kartik Aaryan.
Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor is set to appear next in Peddi alongside Ram Charan. The film is scheduled to release on April 30, 2026.
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