Karan Johar

Born: 25th of May 1972 (53 years old)

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.

Karan Johar's Filmography

The Ba***ds of Bollywood

The Ba***ds of Bollywood

  •   TV Show
  • 2025
Karan Johar
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Self
Luck by Chance

Luck by Chance

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Self
C Kkompany

C Kkompany

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Special Appearance
Om Shanti Om

Om Shanti Om

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Self
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Rocky, Raj's friend
Homebound

Homebound

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Producer
Aap Jaisa Koi

Aap Jaisa Koi

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Producer
Liger

Liger

  •   Movie
  • 2022
Producer
Meenakshi Sundareshwar

Meenakshi Sundareshwar

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Producer
Ajeeb Daastaans

Ajeeb Daastaans

  •   Movie
  • 2021
Producer
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Producer
Guilty

Guilty

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Producer
Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

  •   Movie
  • 2020
Director
Drive

Drive

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Producer
Student of the Year 2

Student of the Year 2

  •   Movie
  • 2019
Producer
Lust Stories

Lust Stories

  •   Movie
  • 2018
Director
Ittefaq

Ittefaq

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Producer
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Presenter
Dear Zindagi

Dear Zindagi

  •   Movie
  • 2016
Producer
2 States

2 States

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Producer
Bombay Talkies

Bombay Talkies

  •   Movie
  • 2013
Director, Screenplay
We Are Family

We Are Family

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Producer
I Hate Luv Storys

I Hate Luv Storys

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Producer
My Name Is Khan

My Name Is Khan

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Director, Producer
Kurbaan

Kurbaan

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Producer, Story
Wake Up Sid

Wake Up Sid

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Producer
Om Shanti Om

Om Shanti Om

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Costume Design
Main Hoon Na

Main Hoon Na

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Costume Design
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Costume Design