Karan Johar

About

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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Ok JaanuMovie • 2017Bigg Boss OTTSeries • 2021Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeMovie • 1995Devara: Part 1Movie • 2024The Ba***ds of BollywoodSeries • 2025My Name Is KhanMovie • 2010KILLMovie • 2024Bāhubali: The BeginningMovie • 2015Bāhubali 2: The ConclusionMovie • 2017Om Shanti OmMovie • 2007AccusedMovie • 2026Kabhi Khushi Kabhie GhamMovie • 2001Kuch Kuch Hota HaiMovie • 1998Brahmāstra Part One: ShivaMovie • 2022Ra.OneMovie • 2011Veer-ZaaraMovie • 2004Bombay TalkiesMovie • 2013HomeboundMovie • 2025MohabbateinMovie • 2000KalankMovie • 2019Main Hoon NaMovie • 2004Lust StoriesMovie • 2018Yeh Jawaani Hai DeewaniMovie • 2013Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem KahaaniMovie • 2023