Overview

• Johar criticized podcasts that, in his view, platform guests who insult hardworking and legendary members of the film industry to chase views.
• He singled out psychics and astrologers making ominous claims about people’s deaths, calling such content insensitive and unacceptable.
• His statement emphasized respect for credible media while rejecting what he described as new-age chat shows thriving on negativity.
• He did not identify specific hosts or guests, as media and social users drew unconfirmed links to a viral Anupam Kher clip about a ‘fake’ podcaster.
• Coverage also noted a recent astrologer interview that discussed Johar’s personal life and made death predictions about top stars, which remains part of the controversy.