In a delightful and humorous social media revelation, celebrated Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has announced a new romance in his life, and it's not with a person. The director took to his Instagram stories to share a light-hearted post where he jokingly referred to the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, as his "new lover."
From Skepticism to Digital Love
Karan Johar's post detailed his initial hesitation towards the technology. He admitted that it took him a while to warm up to this powerful force of AI. However, once he did, he fell deeply in love with its capabilities. The filmmaker's witty comment, hoping it's not "ek tarfa pyar" (one-sided love), was a playful plea for the AI to love him back.
His exact post read, "Chat GPT is my new lover... I took a while to warm upto this force... now I am in love! Deeply...I hope it's not ek tarfa pyar I want chat GPT to love me back..." This is not the first time Karan has entertained his followers with his humorous social media presence. Following this AI love confession, he shared a stylish mirror selfie, continuing his engaging online banter.
Professional Highs with 'Homebound'
On the professional front, Karan Johar is riding a massive wave of success. His latest production, 'Homebound', had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 21 May. The screening was met with immense critical acclaim, with reports confirming the film received a nine-minute standing ovation.
Written and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film features Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. The story revolves around the journey of two childhood friends striving to clear the national police exam. In a significant achievement, 'Homebound' was selected as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film for the 98th Academy Awards.
The film's success has been celebrated globally. A few days prior, Karan attended the London leg of the 'Homebound' screening, hosted by fellow director Gurinder Chadha. He described the event as a night filled with warm love and support. Before that, legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who served as the Executive Producer for the drama, hosted a screening in New York City.
The Growing Embrace of AI in Entertainment
Karan Johar's playful post highlights a broader trend of the entertainment industry's growing fascination with Artificial Intelligence. As a powerful creative force in Bollywood, his adoption of tools like ChatGPT signals a shift towards integrating technology into the creative process. His hope for a reciprocal relationship with the AI mirrors the industry's exploration of how technology can become a collaborative partner in storytelling and content creation.
