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Karan Johar Warns His Kids Against Bollywood, Says He Won't Be Able to Protect Them
✍️ News18
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 04:33 AM
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Bollywood director Karan Johar has publicly urged his children to stay away from the film industry, fearing that his age would make it difficult to shield them from its challenges.
Karan Johar, known for directing films such as "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", recently shared his concerns about his children entering Bollywood.
In an interview, he said, "I’ll be too old to protect them," highlighting his worry that the industry’s pressures and controversies could be hard to manage for an older parent.
Johar’s statement comes amid growing discussions about the safety and well‑being of young talent in the Indian film industry.
While he has not ruled out the possibility of his children pursuing other careers, he remains cautious about the potential risks associated with a Bollywood career.
In an interview, he said, "I’ll be too old to protect them," highlighting his worry that the industry’s pressures and controversies could be hard to manage for an older parent.
Johar’s statement comes amid growing discussions about the safety and well‑being of young talent in the Indian film industry.
While he has not ruled out the possibility of his children pursuing other careers, he remains cautious about the potential risks associated with a Bollywood career.