Mumbai/IBNS, May 29 -- Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar triggered massive speculation online after unfollowing several of his closest industry friends on Instagram, including Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday, and designer Manish Malhotra.

Interestingly, Johar continued following actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is now mostly known for her Hollywood projects.

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As rumours surrounding fallout and friendship rifts gathered pace on social media, the filmmaker clarified that the move was simply part of a "digital detox".

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