Quick Facts
Born:
1972-05-25
Birthplace:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Credits:
68 Total Roles
Karan Johar
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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.
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.
Known For
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Rocky, Raj's friend
Kal Ho Naa Ho
Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
Om Shanti Om
Self - Host
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Guest Appearance (uncredited)
Simmba
Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
Fashion
Himself (Cameo)
Good Newwz
Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song
Luck by Chance
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pitch To Get Rich TV | Self |
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle TV | Self |
| 2025 | The Ba***ds of Bollywood TV | Karan Johar |
| 2025 | The Traitors TV | Self - Host |
| 2025 | The Traitors TV | Self |
| 2025 | The Roshans TV | Self |
| 2024 | Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust MOVIE | The Announcer (voice) |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men TV | Self |
| 2024 | Aapka Apna Zakir TV | Self |