Karan Johar
Producer, Instruktør, Skuespiller, Forfatter
25. maj 1972 (53 år)
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.
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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| 2024 | Showtime · as Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Love Storiyaan · as Executive Producer |
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| 2021 | Koochie Koochie Hota Hai · as Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives · as Executive Producer |
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| 2013 | The Lunchbox · as Co-Producer |
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| 2005 | Kaal · as Co-Producer |
| 2004 | Koffee With Karan · as Executive Producer |
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| 1998 | Duplicate · as Co-Producer |
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| 2024 | Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust · as The Announcer (voice) |
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| 2020 | What the Love! with Karan Johar · as Host |
| 2019 | Good Newwz · as Special Appearance In "chandigarh Mein" Song |
| 2018 | Simmba · as Cameo Appearance (uncredited) |
| 2018 | Welcome to New York · as Karan/arjun |
| 2017 | Dil Hai Hindustani · as Judge |
| 2015 | Bombay Velvet · as Kaizad Khambatta |
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee · as Client |
| 2008 | C Kkompany · as Special Appearance |
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| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna · as Guest Appearance (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... · as Special Appearance In "sabse Alag" SongPå Plex |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho · as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge · as Rocky, Raj's Friend |
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| 2013 | Bombay Talkies · as Screenplay |
| 2012 | Student of the Year · as Screenplay |
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho · as Screenplay |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai · as Screenplay |
| 2025 | Yere Yere Paisa 3 · as Presented By |
| 2019 | Student of the Year 2 · as Characters |
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil · as Dialogue |
| 2009 | Kurbaan · as Story |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om · as Costume Design |
| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna · as Story |
| 2004 | Veer-Zaara · as Costume Design |
| 2004 | Main Hoon Na · as Costume Design |
| 2002 | Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai · as Costume Designer |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... · as Story |
| 2000 | Mohabbatein · as Costume Design |
| 1998 | Duplicate · as Costume Design |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai · as Costume Design |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge · as Costume Design |