Filmmaker Karan Johar has voiced concerns about the increasing trend of hyper-masculine films in Bollywood, particularly following the success of movies like Animal and Dhurandhar. In an interview with The Week, he criticized the industry's herd mentality, stating that if one film succeeds, many others follow suit, leading to a surge of male-centric narratives focused on aggression and machismo. Johar remarked, 'They’ll all have beards and they will all smoke,' suggesting that these portrayals are misguided assumptions about audience preferences. He also reflected on the backlash he faced for depicting a different kind of masculinity in his film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, where a male character performs classical dance. Despite criticism, he remains committed to telling feminist stories. Johar believes that the digital medium offers a glimmer of hope for more diverse and interesting narratives. On the professional front, he is set to release Chaand Mera Dil, featuring Ananya Panday and Lakshay, and has another project titled Nagzilla with Kartik Aaryan. Additionally, he confirmed the return of his talk show Koffee With Karan.