New York-based Nepalese designer Prabal Gurung has denied rumours about having a “romantic relationship” with Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar. A photograph of the two, now deleted by the designer, took social media in a tizzy on Sunday.
Gurung has now released a statement on Twitter clarifying that Karan is just his “dearest friend”. He wrote: “Can we have some humour and levity please. I feel very saddened and disappointed to need to say this, but to officially set the record straight: I am not in a romantic relationship with Karan Johar,” he wrote in the post.
“It has subsequently been misconstrued as Karan an me being in a relationship. Karan is one of my dearest friends.”
Clearing the air
“We’ve seen each other through our respective highs and lows. Karan is someone I deeply admire and respect. Not only has he been there for me, he’s been there for my family as well. I admire his wit, compassion, and his empathy for this world,” he said.
The designer clarified that he was in a romantic relationship, but not with Karan. — IANS
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