Last Updated:October 23, 2025, 16:57 IST

When Twinkle Khanna asked Karan Johar why some people love him and some hate him, he said the reason is his iconic talk show Koffee With Karan.

Karan Johar joined Kajol and Twinkle Khanna on their talk show.(Photo Credit: X)

When an ace talk show host and filmmaker sits down with two of the much-loved hosts from another iconic chat show, fans can expect nothing short of entertaining revelations and candid moments. Karan Johar joined his childhood friends Kajol and Twinkle Khanna on their talk show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle. Accompanying him was one of the most charming actresses of this generation, Janhvi Kapoor.

The episode was filled with laughter, nostalgia and honest confessions as Karan opened up about why he’s often seen as the ‘most likable hated person’ in the industry.

Karan Johar Speaks About Being the ‘Most Likable Hated Person’

When Twinkle Khanna asked Karan why some people love him while others hate him, he attributed it to his iconic show Koffee With Karan, adding, “The perception of my personality type comes from the show that I did. That show, which is actually a role play kind of situation, where you are acting candour, candid, witty, bitchy, catty. Whatever. Because you are doing it for the show.”

Karan Opened Up About The Reasons Behind His Trolling

The Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham director shared that people often mistake his on-screen persona for his real self and refuse to see who he truly is.

He shared, “Then people started believing that this is your personality type, and they judge you from there, and then that gets stuck. No matter what kind of human being you are, people will always believe that you are that person because you have played that part for a certain reason. So I think this hate or trolling comes from the perception created by that show.”

Karan Johar On Struggling With Body Dysmorphia

In the same episode, he opened up about his struggle with body dysmorphia, saying he has never hesitated to speak openly about sensitive topics like mental health, body image issues and personal insecurities. He stated, “If you are not true in an interview, there is no point in giving one.”

Karan revealed that he grew up with body dysmorphia, admitting, “I am very uncomfortable in my own skin.” When Twinkle Khanna complimented him on his weight loss, Karan responded, “It doesn’t matter what you may be physically. In your head, you are never going to change what’s going on in that space.”

He further revealed that he attends therapy sessions, emphasising that helping oneself is “a whole journey.”

Kashvi Raj Singh

Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-…Read More

Kashvi Raj Singh is a Sub Editor at News18. She extensively covers Bollywood, Hollywood and television. She not only keeps an eye out for interesting news angles but also often writes social commentary in long-… Read More