Karan Johar has finally addressed the wave of trolling surrounding his upcoming film Homebound, offering a candid take on audience reactions. The filmmaker admitted that while he values creative expression.
Bollywood’s most celebrated filmmaker, Karan Johar, recently addressed the trolling wave that turned into a media storm around his upcoming film, Homebound. In his typical glamorous storytelling and emotional narrative vein, Johar found himself the target of online trolling after announcing the project. The well-publicized outcry came mainly from audiences who believed that the film would be too “niche” in comparison to what they know him for.
Karan Johar Clarifies Trolling On Homebound:
Speaking candidly on how he dealt with the trolling, Karan Johar clarified his creative thinking and even answered the skepticism around Homebound in a recent interaction with the media. “I try to make films that come from the emotional space within me,” he said. “Sometimes, they relate to the audience, and sometimes, they don’t. But that doesn’t define what kind of filmmaker I am. I may not make such films again if I feel that they don’t connect but it is always a learning experience.”
Homebound will reportedly discuss themes of isolation, relationships in emotional revisits, and is a huge departure from the glossy, relationship-driven dramas Johar is synonymous with. Industry insiders described it as slightly more introspective and subdued, reflecting most people’s personal transformations during the pandemic. But opinions have been drastically divided at the site about the sterility of the tone and unconventional storytelling.
Karan Johar said that expectations of the audience tend to shun a filmmaker often, but he added that the end really needs to try new ideas. “Cinema becomes repetitive if we do not evolve or take risks,” he said. “I understand that people expect grandeur, songs, and emotions from a ‘Karan Johar film.’ But as an artist, I need to explore new territories, even if it means stepping out of my comfort zone.”
The filmmaker also expressed that while he values feedback, trolling crosses a line. “Constructive criticism is always welcome,” he said. “But the culture of hate online is disheartening. We all put our hearts into what we create. At the end of the day, whether it’s a hit or miss, every film teaches you something valuable.”
All About Buzz Around Homebound:
The buzz, however, does not quell interest in Homebound. In fact, it even heightens curiosity for this particular film since it strays significantly from Johar’s previous cinematic universe. Close wraps around casting and storyline details only add to the intrigue regarding the project.
Karan Johar’s statement occupies a larger scope in the discourse around changing Bollywood, where audiences are beginning to voice their opinions on and demand newer narratives. His trolling also reminds that even the most established filmmakers go through creative challenges under public scrutiny in this digital age.
As Karan Johar says, “Cinema is a point of reference to where I am emotionally and creatively. Homebound may or may not connect with everybody – and that is more than okay. That is the beauty of art – it is subjective.”