Karan Johar urges self-care by ignoring toxic people: 'F*ck what they think'

Filmmaker Karan Johar shared a cryptic post on social media on Thursday, reflecting on toxic people and the distractions they cause. He highlighted the need to rise above negativity and prioritize self-value, encouraging people to surround themselves with those who uplift them. He also stressed the importance of being open to learning and trusting that the right opportunities and relationships will come in due time.Quotes that resonate deeplyHe shared a collection of slides featuring quotes that resonate with him deeply. One slide boldly states, “Rule #1: F*ck what they think.” Another slide reads, “Sometimes your value isn’t seen until your absence is felt.” A third slide serves as a reminder: “Ignoring toxic people is self-care.”More words of wisdomOther slides read, “You can’t do big things if you are distracted by small things. Be teachable you. You’re not always right. Choose people that choose you. The end. Once you stop looking, things find you. There are people that will never support you because it’s you. Then there are people that will always support you because it’s you. You just have to find your people”.Caption with a clear messageHe captioned his post with the simple words, “Thoughts I resonate with…. #foodforthought #wordsneedtobeactions #khayalonkacaravan.”Upcoming film releaseOn the work front, Karan Johar is gearing up for the release of his upcoming production, ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’. This romantic comedy, directed and written by Shashank Khaitan and produced under Dharma Productions, boasts a star-studded cast including Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, and Akshay Oberoi. The film is set to premiere in theaters on October 2, 2025, coinciding with the festive occasion of Dussehra.