Karan Johar takes a dig at Bollywood’s ‘alpha male’ phase

Karan Johar has weighed in on Bollywood’s growing obsession with hyper-masculine storytelling, calling out what he describes as an industry currently dominated by “big alpha” energy and testosterone-driven narratives. In a recent interview, the filmmaker spoke candidly about the industry’s tendency to follow trends, highlighting what he called a “herd mentality.”

Apr 26, 2026 - 20:40
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Karan Johar takes a dig at Bollywood’s ‘alpha male’ phase
Karan Johar has weighed in on Bollywood’s growing obsession with hyper-masculine storytelling, calling out what he describes as an industry currently dominated by “big alpha” energy and testosterone-driven narratives. In a recent interview, the filmmaker spoke candidly about the industry’s tendency to follow trends, highlighting what he called a “herd mentality.”

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