Karan Johar
Known for
By profession, Karan Johar is an Indian producer whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. The industry looked different when this career started. Most of the projects sit in romance. 104 credits is enough to call this a career rather than a run of jobs. In cinemas, 'My Name Is Khan' is the work that landed. 'KILL' counts among the more visible projects.
Karan Johar
12 Directed
1 Series
By profession, Karan Johar is an Indian producer whose part of the work happens before the audience arrives. The industry looked different when this career started. Most of the projects sit in romance. 104 credits is enough to call this a career rather than a run of jobs. In cinemas, 'My Name Is Khan' is the work that landed. 'KILL' counts among the more visible projects.
Movies
Producer
KILL
2024
Director
My Name Is Khan
2010
Director
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001
Director
Bombay Talkies
2013
Director
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998
Writer
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
Producer
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
2013
Director
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023
Director
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
2016
Director
Lust Stories
2018
Director
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006
Director
Student of the Year
2012
Director
Ghost Stories
2020
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Showtime
Executive Producer · 7 episodes
2024–
TV
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Director
2023
Film
Ghost Stories
Director
2020
Film
Lust Stories
Director
2018
Film
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Director
2016
Film
Bombay Talkies
Director
2013
Film
Student of the Year
Director
2012
Film
My Name Is Khan
Director
2010
Film
Kurbaan
Story
2009
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Karan Johar and where are they from?
Karan Johar is 54 years old, born on May 25, 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What are the most famous roles of Karan Johar?
Karan Johar is best known for directing My Name Is Khan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho.
How many movies has Karan Johar directed?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Karan Johar has directed or written 12 films and worked on 1 TV shows.
What was Karan Johar's first movie?
The career of Karan Johar began with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 ().
What is Karan Johar's most recent movie or series?
Karan Johar's most recent release is Showtime, which premiered on March 8, 2024.
What TV shows has Karan Johar created or directed?
On television, Karan Johar has appeared in Koffee with Karan, Bigg Boss OTT, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, India’s Next Superstars.
Karan Johar
1972-05-25 · 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.