14 Aug 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Filmmaker and host Karan Johar’s new look for The Traitors Season 2 has become a talking point online, with social-media users comparing his all-black outfit and dramatic styling to a crow.
Karan Johar’s Dramatic New Look
Karan shared pictures of his look for the second season of The Traitors, featuring an edgy all-black outfit and a striking, theatrical style.
The look quickly caught viewers’ attention, with many focusing less on its intended glamour and more on its resemblance to a crow.
‘Yaku from Chandrakanta’ Comparison Goes Viral
Some users compared Karan’s appearance to Yaku, the iconic crow-like character from the television series Chandrakanta.
The comparison added a nostalgic twist to the online reactions, turning Karan’s fashion statement into a meme-worthy moment.
‘Kauaa’ Jokes Take Over Social Media
Several social-media users joined in with jokes referring to Karan as a “kauaa” (crow), while others posted humorous comparisons to fictional characters and birds.
The reactions appeared to be largely playful responses to the dramatic styling rather than serious criticism.
The Traitors Season 2 Returns
The second season of The Traitors India premiered on August 13, with Karan Johar returning as host. The first three episodes were released on the same day.
Karan Embraces the Theatrical Style
Karan’s hosting persona on the reality show is built around suspense, drama and theatrical presentation, and his new look appears to follow the same visual theme.
The online memes have nevertheless given the show’s promotional campaign an unexpected dose of humour.