In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood where everything is about showbiz staying fit and youthful is not a choice; its a necessity. However while many celebrities immerse themselves in rigorous workout regimens to look a certain way but their concern about public appearance goes hand-in-hand. One such celebrity whos always in the public eye whether its for his transformative look or celebrated film direction is Karan Johar. Opening his heart out in a podcast the celebrated filmmaker shares about his battle with body-image issues. Confiding in the conversation with Raj Shamani the 52-year-old reveals that he has been the victim of body dysmorphia - a psychological disorder in which an individual becomes fixated with perceived defects or flaws in their looks. I have always been battling the bulge he shares recounting his experience with countless diets and workout routines. Speaking more about combating this issue Karan shares After 52 years I finally feel confident. Otherwise I do suffer from body dysmorphia. Its when you feel ashamed of your own body. When you feel awkward without clothes on. I go through that even now. I cant even look at myself in the mirror. He further shares that not even once has he gone to a sauna or such places where people are around. Jab main swimming jaata tha main jaldi towel nikal kar andar ghus jaata tha taaki koi mujhe na dekhe (When I used to go swimming I would quickly wrap myself in a towel and rush to cover up so that no one would see me). He adds Mujhe ghin aati hai apne ko dekhar bina kapdo ke [I cringe at looking at myself without clothes]. Further complicating his struggle Johar mentioned that only recently did he learn he was suffering from thyroid problems which had been compromising his health and weight up until then. After getting blood checked he learned that some issues below the surface required medical care. It was just the other day after all these years when I got my blood checked and I realised I had certain thyroid problems and other issues I needed to repair. I have been trying to get them repaired he described. This is not the first time that Karan has come into the public eye for his weight. Recently Karan Johar went through a dramatic wight loss that quickly spiraled rumours of him using Ozempic and Mounjaro Now people say to me Are you on Mounjaro? Are you on Ozempic? I am sick of these remarks. People dont know my reality. You dont know he said sternly. Coming a long way in his journey Karan Johar expresses his joy of feeling happier in his skin now. Long story short I know that I am very healthy. Ive never felt lighter never felt better. Ive never ever felt more confident in my skin and that gives me nothing but joy he concluded. Karans journey is a reminder that physical transformation isnt just about the aesthetic but its more about overall wellbeing and most importantly feeling good in your skin.