Karan Johar
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Karan Johar

May 25, 1972 (53 years old) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Also known as: Κάραν Τζόχαρ, Rahul Kumar Johar, Karan Yash 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

Indian Idol

Indian Idol

2004 • TV

Kaun Banega Crorepati

Kaun Banega Crorepati

2000 • TV

The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016 • TV

The Kapil Sharma Show

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016 • TV

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

1995 • Movie

Simmba

Simmba

2018 • Movie

Movie Credits (119)

Acting

1995

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

as Rocky, Raj's friend

2018

Simmba

as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)

2007

Om Shanti Om

as Self

2003

Kal Ho Naa Ho

as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

2006

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

as Guest Appearance (uncredited)

2015

Shaandaar

as Karan Johar

2025

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari

as Self

2019

Good Newwz

as Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song

2007

Salaam-e-Ishq

as Himself (Voice Over)

2009

Luck by Chance

as Self

2008

Fashion

as Himself (Cameo)

2006

Alag

as Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song

2015

Bombay Velvet

as Kaizad Khambatta

2015

Shamitabh

as Self

2024

Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust

as The Announcer (voice)

2024

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

as Self

2007

Cinema Asia: India

as Self

2005

Home Delivery

as Himself (uncredited)

2008

C Kkompany

as Special Appearance

2005

The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan

as Self

Crew

2001

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Director

2003

Kal Ho Naa Ho

Producer

1998

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Director

2009

Kurbaan

Producer

2010

My Name Is Khan

Director

2010

My Name Is Khan

Producer

2010

I Hate Luv Storys

Producer

2006

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Director

2010

We Are Family

Producer

2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar

Producer

TV Credits (57)

Acting

2004

Indian Idol

as Self

3 episodes

2000

Kaun Banega Crorepati

as Self

2 episodes

2016

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Himself

2 episodes

2016

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Self

2 episodes

2024

The Great Indian Kapil Show

as Self

1 episodes

2004

Koffee with Karan

as Self - Host

161 episodes

2002

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

as Himself

4 episodes

2013

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self

2 episodes

2025

The Ba***ds of Bollywood

as Karan Johar

6 episodes

2009

India's Got Talent

as Self

2 episodes

2009

India's Got Talent

as Self - Judge

97 episodes

2024

Angry Young Men

as Self

3 episodes

2008

Oye! It's Friday!

as Himself

1 episodes

2021

Bigg Boss OTT

42 episodes

2019

Will Smith's Bucket List

as Himself

1 episodes

2015

Comedy Nights Bachao

as Self

1 episodes

2025

The Roshans

as Self

4 episodes

2023

The Romantics

as Self

4 episodes

2025

Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle

as Self

1 episodes

2017

TED Talks India

as Self

1 episodes

Crew

2022

The Fame Game

Producer

2004

Koffee with Karan

Executive Producer

2024

Call Me Bae

Producer

2024

Love Storiyaan

Executive Producer

2024

Showtime

Executive Producer

2025

Do You Wanna Partner

Producer

2024

The Tribe

Producer

2024

Gyaarah Gyaarah

Producer

Jet Set Go

Director

2020

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives

Executive Producer

Personal Info

Known For
Production
Gender
Male
Birthday
May 25, 1972 (53 years old)
Place of Birth
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Popularity
2.8

Career Stats

119
Movies
57
TV Shows