Karan Johar

Karan Johar

Born 1972-05-25 (age 54) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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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. 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.

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Known For

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995

as Rocky, Raj's friend

Om Shanti Om
Om Shanti Om

2007

as Self - Host

Kal Ho Naa Ho
Kal Ho Naa Ho

2003

as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

2006

as Guest Appearance (uncredited)

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Simmba
Simmba

2018

as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)

Good Newwz
Good Newwz

2019

as Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song

Salaam-e-Ishq
Salaam-e-Ishq

2007

as Himself (Voice Over)

Shaandaar
Shaandaar

2015

as Karan Johar

Hasee Toh Phasee
Hasee Toh Phasee

2014

as Special Appearance

Luck by Chance
Luck by Chance

2009

as Self

Fashion
Fashion

2008

as Himself (Cameo)

Alag
Alag

2006

as Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song

Home Delivery
Home Delivery

2005

as Himself (uncredited)

Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust

2024

as The Announcer (voice)

Shamitabh
Shamitabh

2015

as Self

Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
C Kkompany
C Kkompany

2008

as Special Appearance

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli