How did Karan Johar feel during his moment of triumph?

Karan Johar revealed that he felt the "loneliest in his highs" and struggled with a sense of loneliness, missing the support of a partner to celebrate his achievements.

What does Karan Johar do to cope with his loneliness?

Karan Johar admitted that he sometimes eats alone in his room to "dilute the loneliness" rather than dining at his table, as he has no one to share his triumphs with.

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Karan Johar Reflects on Loneliness at the Top: "You Feel the Loneliest in Your Highs"

Q: What did Karan Johar win in 2025?

Karan Johar won the National Film Award for his film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2025.

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Summary

Karan Johar won a National Film Award in 2025
He felt lonely during his moment of triumph, without a partner to celebrate with
Johar admitted he often eats alone in his room to "dilute the loneliness"

Karan Johar Reflects on Loneliness at the Top: "You Feel the Loneliest in Your Highs"

In a candid interview, acclaimed Bollywood director Karan Johar has reflected on the emotional toll of navigating success as a single parent without a partner. Johar, who won the National Film Award for his film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2025, admitted that even in moments of triumph, he struggled with a sense of loneliness.

During the conversation, Johar shared that he often feels the "loneliest in his highs" rather than his lows. He explained that while he has a supportive family and friends, the lack of a partner to celebrate with leaves him feeling isolated during his greatest achievements. Johar recalled the moment he received the call about his National Award, saying, "For one minute all I thought about was, 'What do I do tonight? Whose house do I go to? Whose hand do I hold?'"