Karan Johar

Karan Johar

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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TED Talks India, Star vs Food, Bigg Boss OTT, One Mic Stand, Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan, India’s Next Superstars, Filmfare Awards, First Act, India's Most Desirable, Oye! It's Friday!, Tere Mere Beach Mein, Yaaron Ki Baraat, Social Media Star With Janice Sequeira, Dance Deewane, BFFs with Vogue, Moving In With Malaika, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Will Smith's Bucket List, What the Love! with Karan Johar, The Romantics, Dil Hai Hindustani, Aapka Apna Zakir, Angry Young Men, The Traitors, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, The Roshans, Zee Cine Awards, Titu Talks, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, Pitch To Get Rich