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Karan Johar

Actor / Film Director / Screenwriter / Film Producer / Television Presenter / Author | * 05/25/1972 (51) | Mumbai, Maharashtra (India)
Karan Kumar Johar (born Rahul Kumar Johar; 25 May 1972), often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian filmmaker and television personality, who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has launched the careers of several successful actors and filmmakers under his company Dharma Productions. The recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, he has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2020. The son of producer Yash Johar, he made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (as director), the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay. His next films, the family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and the musical romantic drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), were both major commercial successes in both domestic and overseas markets. His social drama ()
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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. 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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Comedies

Known for these Movies & Shows

Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family. ...

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Certification unknown

2001 | 3.9/5 | 3h 30min
Comedy, Drama
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Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX wh ...

My Name Is Khan

PG-13

2010 | 4.0/5 | 2h 45min
Drama, Romance / Love
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An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away. ...

Kal Ho Naa Ho

PG

2003 | 3.7/5 | 3h 6min
Comedy, Drama, Romance / Love
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Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him. ...

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Certification unknown

1998 | 3.8/5 | 3h 5min
Romance / Love, Drama
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Awards & Nominations for Karan Johar

2x Filmfare Award for Best Director National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Padma Shri in Arts
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Movies with Karan Johar as Actor(17)

as The Announcer (voice)2024 Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
as himself2021 Searching for Sheela
as Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song2019 Good Newwz
as Karan/Arjun2018 Welcome to New York
as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)2018 Simmba
as himself2015 Shaandaar
as Kaizad Khambatta2015 Bombay Velvet
as himself2010 Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
as Himself (uncredited)2009 Luck by Chance
as Special Appearance2008 C Kkompany
as Himself (Cameo)2008 Fashion
as Himself (Voice Over)2007 Salaam-e-Ishq
as himself2007 Om Shanti Om
as Guest Appearance (uncredited)2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
as Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song2006 Alag
as Himself (uncredited)2005 Home Delivery
as Rocky1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

TV Shows/Series with Karan Johar as Actor(22)

2023 First Act
as himself2023 The Romantics
2021 Bigg Boss OTT
as himself2021 Star vs Food
as Host2020 What the Love! with Karan Johar
as himself2019 Social Media Star With Janice Sequeira
as himself2019 One Mic Stand
as himself2019 Will Smith's Bucket List
as himself2018 Dance Deewane
as himself2017 TED Talks India
as Judge2017 Dil Hai Hindustani
as himself2016 The Kapil Sharma Show
as himself2016 BFFs with Vogue
as himself2015 Comedy Nights Bachao
as himself2013 Comedy Nights with Kapil
as himself2011 India's Most Desirable
as Judge2009 India's Got Talent
as himself2008 Oye! It's Friday!
as himself2004 Indian Idol
as Self - Host2004 Koffee with Karan
as himself2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
as himself2000 Kaun Banega Crorepati

Movies with Karan Johar as Crew(96)

Production/Producer2024 Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam
Production/Producer2024 Untitled Vishnuvardhan film
Production/Producer2024 Ae Watan Mere Watan
Production/Producer2024 Jigra
Production/Producer2024 Kill
Production/Producer2024 Mr. & Mrs. Mahi
Production/Producer2024 Yodha
Writing/Writer2023 Koochie Koochie Hota Hai
Production/Producer2023 Selfiee
Directing/Director2023 Takht
Production/Producer2023 Takht
Directing/Director2023 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Production/Producer2023 Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Production/Producer2023 Bedhadak
Production/Producer2023 Dostana 2
Production/Producer2022 Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
Production/Producer2022 Gehraiyaan
Production/Producer2022 Govinda Naam Mera
Production/Producer2022 Liger
Production/Producer2022 JugJugg Jeeyo
Production/Producer2021 Ajeeb Daastaans
Production/Producer2021 Meenakshi Sundareshwar
Production/Producer2021 Sooryavanshi
Production/Producer2021 Shershaah
Directing/Director2020 Ghost Stories
Production/Producer2020 Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Production/Producer2020 Bhoot: Part One - The Haunted Ship
Production/Producer2020 Guilty
Production/Producer2019 Kalank
Production/Producer2019 Student of the Year 2
Production/Producer2019 Drive
Production/Producer2019 Good Newwz
Production/Producer2019 Kesari
Crew/Thanks2019 Bala
Production/Producer2018 Raazi
Production/Producer2018 Simmba
Production/Producer2018 Dhadak
Directing/Director2018 Lust Stories
Writing/Screenplay2017 Bank Chor
Crew/Presenter2017 The Ghazi Attack
Production/Producer2017 Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Production/Producer2017 Ok Jaanu
Production/Producer2017 Ittefaq
Directing/Director2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Production/Producer2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Writing/Screenplay2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Writing/Dialogue2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Production/Producer2016 Kapoor & Sons
Production/Producer2016 Dear Zindagi
Production/Producer2016 Baar Baar Dekho
Production/Producer2015 Brothers
Production/Producer2015 Shaandaar
Production/Producer2014 2 States
Production/Producer2014 Ungli
Production/Producer2014 Hasee Toh Phasee
Production/Producer2014 Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Directing/Director2013 Bombay Talkies
Writing/Screenplay2013 Bombay Talkies
Production/Producer2013 Gori Tere Pyaar Mein
Production/Producer2013 Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Directing/Director2012 Student of the Year
Production/Producer2012 Student of the Year
Writing/Screenplay2012 Student of the Year
Writing/Story2012 Student of the Year
Production/Producer2012 Agneepath
Crew/Thanks2011 Ra.One
Production/Producer2010 We Are Family
Directing/Director2010 My Name Is Khan
Production/Producer2010 My Name Is Khan
Production/Producer2010 I Hate Luv Storys
Production/Producer2009 Wake Up Sid
Production/Producer2009 Kurbaan
Writing/Story2009 Kurbaan
Production/Producer2008 Dostana
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design2007 Om Shanti Om
Directing/Director2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Writing/Screenplay2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Writing/Story2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Production/Co-Producer2005 Kaal
Writing/Screenplay2005 Kaal
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design2004 Veer-Zaara
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design2004 Main Hoon Na
Production/Producer2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho
Writing/Screenplay2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho
Writing/Story2003 Kal Ho Naa Ho
Directing/Director2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Writing/Story2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design2000 Mohabbatein
Directing/Director1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Writing/Screenplay1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Writing/Story1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Writing/Dialogue1998 Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design1998 Duplicate
Production/Co-Producer1998 Duplicate
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design1997 Dil To Pagal Hai
Costume & Make-Up/Costume Design1995 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

TV Shows/Series with Karan Johar as Crew(7)

Production/Producer2024 Call Me Bae
Production/Executive Producer2024 Showtime
Production/Executive Producer2024 Love Storiyaan
Production/Producer2022 The Fame Game
Creator/Creator2021 Bigg Boss OTT
Production/Executive Producer2004 Koffee with Karan
Creator/Creator2004 Koffee with Karan

Additional Information

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Full Name: Karan Johar
Citizenship: India
Born: Thursday, 05/25 1972 (May) in Mumbai, Maharashtra (India) (current age: 51 years + 338 days)
Zodiac sign: Gemini (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: Hindi (HI)
Educated at: Green Lawns High School, H. R. College of Commerce and Economics
Father: Yash Johar
Mother: Hiroo Johar
Other names for Karan Johar (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"KJo"
"Karan Dharma Kama Johar"
"Κάραν Τζόχαρ"
Karan Johar frequently works together with these people:
Hiroo Johar (48x, Crew)
Apoorva Mehta (47x, Crew)
Shah Rukh Khan (39x, Actor)
Farah Khan (37x, Crew)
Shashank Khaitan (26x, Crew)
Tanishk Bagchi (24x, Crew)
Manish Malhotra (22x, Crew)
Vishal Dadlani (20x, Crew)
Alia Bhatt (19x, Actress)
Anurag Kashyap (17x, Crew)
Aditya Chopra (16x, Crew)
Kiku Sharda (15x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:14496, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/20/2024