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Karan Johar has spoken candidly about his weight struggles, recalling how extreme dieting during college led to him fainting in class and how his mother often called him “fat” and “large,” while firmly denying Ozempic rumours.
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News18•11-01-2026, 19:00

Karan Johar Denies Ozempic Use, Reveals College Dieting Fainting & Mother's 'Fat' Comment

  • •Karan Johar firmly denied using Ozempic for his physical transformation, attributing it to medical discoveries.
  • •He recalled fainting in college during an Atkins diet attempt, leading his mother to ban dieting.
  • •His mother, Hiroo Johar, was brutally honest about his weight, contrasting with his father Yash Johar's optimism.
  • •Medical tests at Vivamayr revealed his intolerance to gluten and lactose, and an undiagnosed thyroid imbalance.
  • •Lifestyle changes, including eliminating sugar, dairy, and taking thyroid medication, led to his weight loss.

Why It Matters: Karan Johar's transformation is due to medical insights and lifestyle changes, not Ozempic, after years of struggle.

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