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Karan Johar Denies Ozempic Use, Credits Weight Loss to Diet and Exercise

The filmmaker revealed his health regimen, including a one-meal-a-day diet and physical activities, while dismissing speculation about using the diabetes drug Ozempic.

Bollywood film producer and director Karan Johar poses at an event in Mumbai on April 7, 2025. (AFP)
Karan Johar is setting the record straight about his drastic weight loss
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Overview

  • Karan Johar addressed rumors about his dramatic weight loss during an Instagram Live on April 17, 2025, asserting he is in excellent health.
  • He denied using Ozempic, a diabetes drug popular in the West for off-label weight loss, which is unavailable in India.
  • Johar attributed his transformation to correcting his blood levels, adopting a one-meal-a-day diet, and engaging in activities like swimming and paddleball.
  • The filmmaker emphasized the importance of professional guidance and discouraged unhealthy weight loss practices.
  • Ozempic, approved by the FDA in 2017 for managing Type 2 diabetes, has gained attention for its off-label use among Western celebrities, raising ethical and supply-chain concerns.