India, June 30 -- Filmmaker Karan Johar has been the centre of attention on social media, praised, criticised, and everything in between. But in an age where online trolling can often take a personal toll, Karan has given a rather unexpected perspective on being attacked online in a new interview. (Also read: Karan Johar opens up about most hurtful comment as a single parent: 'It broke my heart')

In a recent conversation with Barkha Dutt for Mojo Story, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director shared his surprisingly positive take on the constant scrutiny and criticism he faces online.

"The good thing about being trolled or attacked is that, thank God, they are not being indifferent. I think love and hate are both forms of appreciat...