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NDTV
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Karan Johar Announces New Podcast Live Your Best Life, Initial Guest List Revealed
New Delhi: Meet the newest podcaster in B-Town — none other than Karan Johar. The filmmaker is all set to host his podcast series, titled Live Your Best Life, launching on Audible India on May 24, 2025. And guess who his first guest is? It is Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan, the founder of the mental health foundation, Agatsu. On Friday, Ira Khan shared a poster of the podcast on Instagram. In the caption, she revealed that she shared some 'awkward truths' with KJo during the candid conversation. Ira Khan wrote, 'Does your family too feel completely different from all the ones around you? Same here. I talked to Karan Johar on his new podcast Live Your Best Life, about how that's going… spoiler: it's a journey.' 'Tune in for hot takes, awkward truths, and the kind of self-growth that involves a lot of communication. Streaming only on Audible from May 24,' she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ira Khan (@ Not just Ira Khan, actress Konkona Sen Sharma also sat down for a chat with the filmmaker. How do we know? Well, Konkona's latest Instagram post says it all. The actress wrote, 'Ever tried being confident, loving yourself, and showing up like you've got it all together? Same. I talked to Karan Johar on his new podcast Live Your Best Life, about how that's going.' She continued, 'Spoiler: it's a journey. Tune in for hot takes, awkward truths, and the kind of self-growth that involves crying in the shower. Streaming only on Audible from May 24.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Konkona Sensharma (@konkona) Kubbra Sait is also all set to have a heart-to-heart conversation with Karan Johar. The actress shared the poster on Instagram and wrote, 'Are you also trying to build mental resilience and develop new habits? Cause same.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kubbra Sait (@kubbrasait) To announce his podcast, Karan Johar also posted a note on Instagram. The director wrote, 'So…were you living your best life? I wasn't. Not until I started asking the right questions about love, about work, about happiness, about…all of it.' 'This isn't small talk. It's meaningful conversations and honest answers. Live your best life, my new podcast, starts streaming only on Audible India from 24th May,' the director added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) All episodes of Karan Johar's podcast Live Your Best Life will be available on Audible from May 24. In addition to Ira Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Kubbra Sait, the podcast series will feature other guests like Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Neha Dhupia, Zakir Khan, Prajakta Koli, Mithila Palkar, and Masaba Gupta.
Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Main duniya mein bekar insaan hoon': As Ira Khan battles self-doubt over not earning, father Aamir reassures her; why this is an important parenting lesson
Ira Khan, daughter of actor Aamir Khan, spoke about her guilt and frustration over not earning money before launching her mental health initiative, Agatsu, in a recent interview. Reflecting on her struggles, Ira shared during a chat with Pinkvilla, 'Mere maa baap ne mere upar — main 26-27 saal ki hoon — bahut paise kharch kiye hain aur main duniya mein bekar insaan hoon, main kuch nhi kar rahi hoon (My parents have spent a lot of money on me, I am 26–27 years old, and I feel like a useless person in this world, I am not doing anything).' Aamir Khan then gently reassured his daughter, offering a broader perspective on self-worth and contribution. He clarified, 'Inka matlab hai, paise naa kamana… (She means to say, not earning any money…),' and added, 'Kuch log logon ke kaam aate hain, aur uske awaz mein paisa lete hain, as long as main logon ke kaam aaun, and uske badle paisa loon ya nhi, that's a separate issue. Aap logon ke kaam aao, ye kaafi hai (Some people help others and take money for it; whether or not you take money, as long as you are helping others, that's enough).' Emphasising the value of helping others over financial success, he said, 'Aap itna logon ki help kar rahin hain, as a father, ye mere liye bahot badi cheez hai. Aap paise kama rahe ho ya nhi, wo mere liye important nhi hai, aap kaam accha kar rahe ho, ye mere liye important hai (You are helping so many people, and as a father, that means a lot to me. Whether you are earning money or not is not important to me; the important thing is that you are doing good work).' A post shared by Ira Khan (@ Sonal Khangarot, licensed rehabilitation counsellor and psychotherapist, The Answer Room, tells 'Growing up, money is often tied closely to feelings of self-worth and independence. In many Indian households, whether parents spoke positively or negatively about spending on us, there was an underlying message: 'You are valuable when you contribute.' Even well-meaning reminders like 'We do so much for you,' or casual jokes about expenses plant early seeds of guilt.' As we grow, she says, there's a deep, intrinsic drive to want to support ourselves — and eventually give back to our families. When that doesn't happen by a particular timeline society has created — say by your mid-twenties — young adults often internalise it as personal failure, even if they're doing meaningful, important work. 'Financial independence becomes more than just about money — it becomes proof that 'I am capable,' 'I am responsible,' and 'I am enough',' notes the expert. Khangarot mentions, 'Parental reassurance is hugely important — especially in Indian families where expectations around money and success run deep. Financial reassurance — where parents make it clear that their love, pride, and support are not tied to earnings — takes a massive psychological load off young adults.' When financial pressure is left unspoken, Khangarot states, it hangs heavy like invisible homework. 'But when parents, like Aamir Khan did, openly tell their children, 'It's okay, take your time, we are here to support you,' it takes one major item — survival anxiety — off their mental checklist.' When that basic safety net is acknowledged, she says that the young adult's brain can shift from threat mode to growth mode.
NDTV
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan's Daughter Ira Admits She Felt "Useless" For Not Earning At 27
New Delhi: Aamir Khan shares a great bond with his daughter, Ira Khan. Recently, the father-daughter duo had an honest conversation about their relationship that left hearts melting. In a chat with Pinkvilla, Ira opened up about her internal struggles before launching her mental health foundation, Agatsu. She shared, " Mere maa baap ne mere upar, main 26-27 saal ki hoon, mere upar bahot paise kharch kiye hain, aur main duniya mein bekar insaan hoon, main kuch nhi kar rahi hoon. [My parents have spent so much on me, and at 26-27 years old, I feel like I'm a failure in life, not doing anything.]' Aamir Khan immediately stepped in to clarify his daughter's feelings. He gently corrected, " Inka matlab hai, paise naa kamana. [She means, not earning money.]' Ira Khan agreed, "Not earning money, not doing something worthy, before starting Agatsu." Aamir Khan also spoke about society's obsession with financial success. He said, " Kuch log logon ke kaam aate hain, aur uske awaz mein paisa lete hain, as long as main logon ke kaam aaun, and uske badle paisa loon ya nhi, that's a separate issue. aap logon ke kaam aao, ye kaafi hai. [Some people help others, and take money in return, but as long as I am helping others, whether I get paid or not, that's a separate matter. Helping others is what matters most.]" Proud of Ira's work, Aamir Khan expressed his admiration for her foundation. He said, ' Aap itna logon ki help kar rahin hain, as a father ye mere liye bahot badi cheez hai. aap paise kama rahe ho ya nhi, wo mere liye important nhi hai, aap kaam accha kar rahe ho, ye mere liye important hai. [You're helping so many people, as a father, this means so much to me. Whether you earn money or not, it's not important to me; what matters is that you're doing good work.]" Ira Khan is the daughter of Aamir Khan and his first wife, Reena Dutta. They also have a son, Junaid Khan. After their separation, Aamir married Kiran Rao in 2005, but the two parted ways in 2021. Despite their divorce, Aamir and Kiran continue to co-parent their son, Azad. Currently, Aamir Khan is in a relationship with Gauri Spratt. On the work front, Aamir Khan will be next seen in Sitaare Zameen Par. The film is a spiritual sequel to his 2007 hit, Taare Zameen Par.
Economic Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira addresses mental health struggle: 'Felt useless'
Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan, revealed her past struggles with feeling unproductive and guilty for not being financially independent despite her parents' support. Aamir Khan reassured her that her meaningful work with the Agatsu Foundation, focused on mental health, was more valuable than monetary success. He emphasized that making a positive impact is what truly matters. Choosing a different path from her father Aamir Khan's cinematic legacy, Ira Khan has been steadily carving a space for herself through theatre initiatives and social work Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Choosing a different path from her father Aamir Khan 's cinematic legacy, Ira Khan has been steadily carving a space for herself through theatre initiatives and social work. In a recent heartfelt interview, Ira opened up about the emotional hurdles she faces, admitting she occasionally feels guilty for not achieving financial independence, even as she approaches her a candid conversation with Pinkvilla, the 28-year-old shared her internal battles from a few years ago when self-doubt and guilt took a heavy toll. "At 26 or 27, I was overwhelmed by the thought that despite everything my parents had poured into me, I wasn't giving anything back," Ira confessed. She expressed that she grappled with a sense of purposelessness and a fear of disappointing her supportively, Aamir Khan stepped in to provide perspective. He clarified that Ira's emotional turmoil primarily stemmed from not earning her own income before she founded the Agatsu Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health awareness While Ira openly admitted her dissatisfaction with her career progress at the time, Aamir lovingly reassured her that financial achievement was never a benchmark of success for him. "It doesn't bother me whether you earn money or not," he told her with warmth. "What matters most is that you're pursuing meaningful work and impacting lives for the better." Reflecting philosophically, he added, "Money is nothing more than a collective agreement — beyond that, it's just paper."Ira Khan is the daughter of Aamir and his first wife, Reena Dutta. She shares a close bond with her younger brother, Junaid Khan, who recently stepped into the world of cinema with his debut film, launched in the personal front, Ira has also embraced a new chapter, marrying her longtime partner, fitness coach Nupur Shikhare, in an intimate Aamir Khan, ever dynamic, is preparing for his upcoming feature film Sitaare Zameen Par , positioned as a spiritual sequel to his acclaimed 2008 release Taare Zameen Par. The details about the movie's cast and premiere are still under wraps, fueling excitement among fans eager to see what emotional journey Aamir will embark on stepping away from Bollywood fame, Ira Khan's honesty, resilience, and commitment to mental health advocacy are helping her build a legacy that's uniquely her own — one defined by passion rather than pressure.
