Film maker Karan Johar became the father of twins Yash Johar and Roohi Johar on February 7, 2017, through surrogacy. Since then, she has often been asked about raising her children as a single parent. In an interview a few months ago, the director spoke candidly about parenting her twins and the emotional toll of harsh comments on social media.In his discussion with Barkha Dutt, Karan revealed that while he has gotten used to criticism over the years, a remark about his children really affected him. “There was a comment that said, ‘Do you realize you’ve denied your children a mother?’ That broke my heart. It made me question my decision to be a single parent,” she said.
The filmmaker admitted that he was deeply moved by the comment. “I read that comment this morning and I cried.” However, a conversation with her children soon reassured her of her decision. “I walked into my children’s room. They were around five years old. I asked them, ‘Are you happy?’. They said, ‘Yes, because you are our father.’ That answered my question,” shared Karan.He also talked about how his approach to dealing with trolls has evolved over time. At first he was angry with the critics, then he became indifferent and now he even finds some remarks funny. He thinks some of the comments are surprisingly creative, and he wants to channel that energy into something more productive. Despite facing online negativity, Karan emphasized that he remains committed to his work and family, adding that being a father to Yash and Roohi is one of the most fulfilling roles in his life.Karan also opened up about his long-standing struggle with body image. As a teenager, she was often teased for being overweight, something that continues to affect her health and appearance today. That’s why she admits to worrying when her children gain weight, consume too much sugar or skip sports activities.In an earlier interview Sania MirzaKaran reflected on how the pressures of social media can affect young minds and how he sometimes projects his own insecurities onto his children. “I know kids at school who have Instagram accounts and already feel anxious about their looks, their bodies and even the number of followers they have. It’s crazy, they’re just kids. When we were growing up, nobody cared what you wore or how you looked.”
