Father’s Day special: Karan Johar gets candid about modern parenting on his podcast

Karan Johar on father's day

This Father’s Day, tune in to ‘Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar,’ now streaming on Audible, for heartfelt insights into modern parenting as shared by the filmmaker himself. Karan Johar’s podcast is a candid exploration of family, love, and the evolving dynamics of parenthood.

In Episode 4, titled Modern Families, Karan joins Ira Khan, Neha Dhupia, Avantika and Durjoy Dutta to discuss contemporary parenting and the beauty of diverse family structures.

Karan affirms, “There is no one correct way of being a family as long as there is true understanding and support.” This ethos runs through his intimate conversations, highlighting the importance of empathy and flexibility in raising children today.

Reflecting on his own journey, Karan says, “My chat with Ira and Neha has reaffirmed my belief that there is no cookie cutter, one size fits all approach to modern families. It’s about what works for you, it’s about evolving with time and having the awareness, compassion and courage to do what it takes so that everyone in your family can thrive and live their best life.”

Here are five poignant moments from the episode that reveal Karan’s heartfelt approach to parenting:

1. Facing Questions About His Children’s Origins:

2. Honest Fashion Feedback from His Kids:

Despite being one of Bollywood’s most fashionable dads, Karan isn’t spared from his children’s blunt honesty. He recalls the playful critiques Yash and Roohi often dish out: “I’ll sometimes have my mum telling me to go back to my room and change while Yash and Roohi tell me, ‘Dada, you look like a clown.’” Karan cherishes these moments, noting how much he misses their candidness and affectionate embraces when he is away.

3. Parenting His Way with Support:

Karan proudly discusses the unique family structure he shares with his mother while raising his twins. “Raising Roohi and Yash with Mum is the single best decision I’ve made in my life. Best. But it was certainly not the easiest,” he reveals.

This highlights the strength found in support systems and the power of unconditional love over traditional norms.

4. Found Families and Lifelong Bonds:

Emphasising the importance of chosen families, Karan shares how his “tribe” has become an integral part of his children’s lives. “I had no siblings, but I did have... a found family. One of the greatest joys of my life that my children benefit so much from is that the tribe I've built through my life... I have this army of really strong relationships.”

He names dear friends like Gauri Khan, Farah Khan, and Neha Dhupia, underscoring the immense love and care surrounding his children. “For my kids, they couldn’t be further from lacking ‘a mother’s love’ – they have my mum and they have an endless shower of love and support of my found family.”

5. Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses on Sports Day:

Karan shares a humorous yet touching anecdote from a sports day event with his son Yash. “One day Yash told me, why don't you run this race with me? And I was like, oh my God, I’ll lose to my seven-year-old. And then he told me all the other dadas ran the parents’ race.”

He reflects on his efforts to provide a well-rounded upbringing, saying, “I have to kind of figure out how do I balance my strengths and weaknesses so that my children have an all-around existence. Dance is my thing but football is not my strength... I’m trying very hard to bring in football in their life, or try and bring in athletics in their life.”

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These intimate reflections by Karan Johar resonate deeply, reminding us that parenting today is less about rigid rules and more about love, understanding, and courage to redefine family on your own terms. This Father’s Day, his podcast is a perfect listen for anyone navigating the beautiful complexities of modern family life.