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Karan Johar

Karan Johar

Birthday: 1972-05-25 | Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan

as    Self - Judge

2021
Searching for Sheela

as    Self

2019
Good Newwz

as    Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song

2018
Welcome to New York

as    Karan/Arjun

2008
C Kkompany

as    Special Appearance

2004
Koffee with Karan

as    Self - Host