Karan Johar Indian Director From Mumbai

Karan Johar, born 25 May 1972 in Mumbai, is an Indian director. He is recognised for appearances in Sometimes Happiness Sometimes Sadness... (2001) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).

Early life

Karan Johar is the son of Yash Johar. His education includes Green Lawns High School and H. R. College of Commerce and Economics.

Career

His screen career on record begins in 1995 with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The 2000s brought Fanaa (2006) and Om Shanti Om (2007). His 2010s credits include Bombay Velvet (2015) and Shaandaar (2015).

Karan Johar’s credits add up to 21 films from 1995 to 2023. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (5), followed by romance (3) and musical (2). His credits run up to Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in 2023. Behind the camera, he is listed as director on 11 titles, including My Name Is Khan, and writer on 8 titles, including Kal Ho Naa Ho.

Kajol appears in three of his listed titles. Other co-stars who recur in his credits are Shah Rukh Khan (three titles) and Lara Dutta (three titles). Among his other notable work is Koffee with Karan.

Recognition

His awards include two Filmfare Awards (1999 and 2011). The list of wins also includes the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (1999) for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and the Padma Shri in arts (2020). Awards come to 4 wins in total.