Personal Info
Known For:
Production
Birthday:
May 25, 1972
Place of Birth:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Karan Johar
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust | The Announcer (voice) |
| 2024 | Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli | Self |
| 2024 | Galatta Plus Mega Pan India Roundtable 2023 | |
| 2021 | Searching for Sheela | Self |
| 2019 | Good Newwz | Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song |
| 2018 | Welcome to New York | Karan/Arjun |
| 2018 | Simmba | Cameo Appearance (uncredited) |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Self |
| 2015 | Bombay Velvet | Kaizad Khambatta |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Karan Johar |
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Himself |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Self |
| 2008 | C Kkompany | Special Appearance |
| 2008 | Fashion | Himself (Cameo) |
| 2007 | Cinema Asia: India | Self |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq | Himself (Voice Over) |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Self |
| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Guest Appearance (uncredited) |
| 2006 | Alag | Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song |
| 2005 | The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan | Self |
| 2005 | Home Delivery | Himself (uncredited) |
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Rocky, Raj's friend |