Karan Johar defends celebrity couples against regressive online trolling
The filmmaker criticised social media users for providing unsolicited relationship advice and involving family members in online debates.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has defended actors Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone against intense social media scrutiny following their appearances on Koffee With Karan. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Johar described the backlash directed at the couples as "downright regressive."
According to reports from News18, The Indian Express, and India Today, the criticism followed revelations made by the actors during the chat show. Johar questioned why viewers felt entitled to act as counsellors or lawyers by attempting to dictate how these couples should manage their personal lives.
The director also condemned the practice of involving the families of the actors in online discussions. He stated that while people can have opinions on celebrities, they should not demean their families, noting that those relatives were not present on the show.
Regarding Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, Johar said they were simply being honest about their lives and that such honesty should be appreciated rather than judged. He described the two actors as being beautifully in love.
Johar noted that the constant micro-analysis of celebrity statements is often driven by the monetisation of internet content and clickbait. He concluded by asserting that both Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, as well as Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, are exceptionally happy couples.
The next episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9, featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, is scheduled to premiere on October 12.