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Karan Johar
Producer

Karan Johar

25 May 1972Born
54Age
33Credits
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaBirthplace

Biography

Karan Johar often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor and television personality who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the acclaimed producer Yash Johar.

Johar made his directorial debut with the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His next two films were the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), which were both very successful in the overseas market.

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His counter-terrorism drama My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. These, along with the several successful films he has produced under the Dharma Productions banner, have established him as one of the leading director-producers in Hindi cinema.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2Film: Director
  2. TBAJet Set GoSeries: Director, Creator (1 episode)
  3. 2025Pitch To Get RichSeries (8 episodes)
  4. 2025The Ba***ds of BollywoodSeries: Karan Johar (6 episodes)
  5. 2024Schirkoa: In Lies We TrustFilm: The Announcer (voice)
  6. 2024Galatta Plus Mega Pan India Roundtable 2023Film
  7. 2023First ActSeries (6 episodes)
  8. 2023Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniFilm: Director
  9. 2021Bigg Boss OTTSeries: Creator (42 episodes)
  10. 2020Ghost StoriesFilm: Director
  11. 2019Good NewwzFilm: Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song
  12. 2018SimmbaFilm: Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
  13. 2018Lust StoriesFilm: Director
  14. 2018Welcome to New YorkFilm: Karan/Arjun
  15. 2018India’s Next SuperstarsSeries: Creator
  16. 2017Dil Hai HindustaniSeries: Judge (25 episodes)
  17. 2016Ae Dil Hai MushkilFilm: Director, Screenplay
  18. 2015ShaandaarFilm: Karan Johar
  19. 2015Bombay VelvetFilm: Kaizad Khambatta
  20. 2014Hasee Toh PhaseeFilm: Special Appearance
  21. 2013Bombay TalkiesFilm: Director, Screenplay
  22. 2012Student Of The YearFilm: Director, Screenplay
  23. 2010My Name Is KhanFilm: Director
  24. 2008C KkompanyFilm: Special Appearance
  25. 2006Kabhi Alvida Naa KehnaFilm: Guest Appearance (uncredited), Director, Screenplay
  26. 2006AlagFilm: Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song
  27. 2006Jhalak Dikhhla JaaSeries (8 episodes)
  28. 2003Kal Ho Naa HoFilm: Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited), Screenplay
  29. 2001Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamFilm: Director
  30. 1998Kuch Kuch Hota HaiFilm: Director, Screenplay
  31. 1998Zee Cine AwardsSeries: Host (1 episode)
  32. 1995Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeFilm: Rocky, Raj's friend
  33. 1954Filmfare AwardsSeries: Host (8 episodes)

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