Karan Johar Triggers Fan Speculation After Unfollowing Half of Bollywood Overnight
Johar said he unfollowed celebrities to reduce time on Instagram, after the account change drew speculation; he still follows Priyanka Chopra and had 78 accounts on Thursday evening.
- Filmmaker Karan Johar sparked online speculation Thursday after unfollowing several prominent Bollywood figures, including Shah Rukh Khan, Ananya Panday, Kartik Aaryan, and Alia Bhatt, from his Instagram account.
- Addressing the activity on Thursday night, Johar clarified the mass unfollowing spree is part of a 'digital detox,' writing, 'Am unfollowing everyone to reduce my time and energy spent on the gram!'
- By Thursday night, the filmmaker was following 74 accounts while maintaining over 17.5 million followers, though Priyanka Chopra remains the only celebrity known to stay on his list.
- Johar recently released his latest production, Chand Mera Dil, starring Panday and Lakshya, on May 22, 2026, which collected Rs 26.03 crore worldwide according to industry tracker Sacnilk.
- Production for his next venture, Naagzilla, is currently underway, with the filmmaker preparing the project featuring Aaryan following the release of his latest film.
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Pakistan Live NewsKaran Johar Triggers Fan Speculation After Unfollowing Half of Bollywood Overnight
In the hyper-analytical world of Bollywood, an Instagram unfollow is the ultimate digital fire alarm. It’s the modern-day equivalent of a public fight, usually triggering immediate speculation of a high-profile fallout. So, when Karan Johar quietly hit the unfollow button on Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and virtually his entire inner circle, the internet couldn't stop conjuring up theories of what went wrong. But before the rumor mill went…
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