With the recent legalization of gay marriage in the US, a Twitter user took a jab at Karan Johar, hinting at his sexuality. An outraged KJo, expressed his utmost contempt at the tweet.
#Rumors : @KaranJohar to get married soon in USA.
— Pratik Malhotra (@PratiikMalhotra) June 27, 2015
To which Karan replied:
https://t.co/5We8Ko4Sbg it's so sad and disgusting when a major breakthrough movement is made into a mockery by some on Twitter!! Shame!!!
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 27, 2015
The long-rumoured-to-be-gay director has never openly claimed that he is gay, but his interview with Harper’s Bazaar India earlier this year left many speculating whether the director is, in fact gay.
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“If I was interested in dating women, she would probably be the woman I would want to date. Of course, she has her limitations and so do I,” said KJo talking about his long-time collaborator and best friend, actress Kareena Kapoor.
Many took the statement as a confirmation of his homosexuality, and he has since been the butt of gay jokes.
However, his reply to Pratik’s tweet was not well-received by a few who accused the 43-year-old of hypocrisy.
Why angry Mr @karanjohar? Many instances including #AIBRoast where u hv made fun of serious issues, now why no chill pill?
— Tridip Goswami (@3dipkumar) June 29, 2015
@karanjohar learn to get roasted!!!… you have fun roasting others right!!!
— @ramki (@ram191182) June 29, 2015
@PratiikMalhotra : OMG ! @karanjohar Remember AIB KNOUCKOUT. Wasn't DISGUSTING ?? Double standards. SHAME on you instead.
— Pranav Damele (@pranavdamele) June 29, 2015
@karanjohar @PratiikMalhotra I thought you could take a joke or two Karan #LetItGo
— Fahad Khan (@DefunctKhan) June 29, 2015
@karanjohar asked d ppl to take his AIB roast not so seriously. Now luk how hez crying? #Lol be Mature Yaar! https://t.co/2xQvdRWChL
— Farhan (@farhanqaafa) June 29, 2015
@karanjohar Seems u forgot ur own film #Dostana? who use to stereotype & make mockery of an individual's sexual orientation?
— Tridip Goswami (@3dipkumar) June 29, 2015
During the AIB Roast, not only was Karan on the receiving end of gay jokes, but he didn’t shy away from making a mockery of himself on stage.
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He was smooched by Ranveer Singh on the show who said to the crowd “Don’t be shocked. I’ve been doing more than that to him for 4 years. He still won’t cast me in a fucking movie.”
“Karan Johar, director, writer, producer and actor. You are like four guys in one! Exactly how you like it!”
While Ranveer could hardly hold back the gay jokes, KJo played along and didn’t seem to mind any of them.
When Ranveer Singh knelt on the floor offering his butt to Karan for a role, Karan sashayed off to the mic and sniffed “That’s my position, Ranveer.”
Whether the director is gay or not, the question that arises from this is: Is it okay to make jokes on this controversial topic?
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