Bollywood movie mogul Karan Johar reveals the secret behind his drastic weight loss. Hint: It's not Ozempic

Dubai: Filmmaker Karan Johar has addressed ongoing speculation about his recent weight loss, particularly rumours suggesting he used Ozempic, a drug originally meant for diabetes patients that has gained popularity for rapid weight reduction.

Taking to Instagram, Johar responded directly to a post that appeared to suggest he was using the drug. He wrote during his Insta live:
“Being healthy and eating well and reinventing the wheel of your own nutrition! Aur Ozempic ko mile credit??? [Ozempic gets credit?]”
He also tagged Maheep Kapoor, asking, “Did you mean me???”

Johar’s noticeable transformation has been the subject of much online conversation. At the IIFA Digital Awards earlier this year, he commented on his weight loss, saying:
“It’s being healthy, eating well, exercising, and doing your best to look good.”
When asked to elaborate on his routine, he declined with a smile, saying:
“If I do that, I’ll give my secret away.”

In past interviews, Karan has also spoken about his long-standing struggle with body image.
“I have body dysmorphia. I am very awkward getting into a pool. I don’t know how to do it without feeling pathetic. I’ve tried very hard to overcome it,” he once revealed.
“Even if I lose the weight, and I try very hard, I’m always battling with it. But I’m always feeling I’m fat.”

With his latest comments, Karan has made it clear that his transformation is the result of healthier living—not any medication.