
Karan Johar
Known for Production · 66 credits
- Born
- 1972-05-25 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Also known as
- Κάραν Τζόχαρ · Rahul Kumar Johar · Karan Yash Johar
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.
Known For
TV Shows (40)

The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self

Indian Idol
2004
as Self

Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self

The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
as Self

Koffee with Karan
2004
as Self - Host

India's Got Talent
2009
as Self / Self - Judge

The Ba***ds of Bollywood
2025
as Karan Johar
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself

Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000
as Self

Comedy Nights Bachao
2015
as Self

Bigg Boss OTT
2021

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives
2020
as Self

The Roshans
2025
as Self

Filmfare Awards
1954
as Host

BFFs with Vogue
2016
as Self

The Romantics
2023
as Self

Dance Deewane
2018
as Himself

Will Smith's Bucket List
2019
as Himself

Angry Young Men
2024
as Self

The Traitors
2025
as Self - Host

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
2006

Zee Cine Awards
1998
as Host

Aapka Apna Zakir
2024
as Self

Yaaron Ki Baraat
2016
as Self

India's Most Desirable
2011
as Himself

Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle
2025
as Self

Tere Mere Beach Mein
2009
as Himself

Dil Hai Hindustani
2017
as Judge

Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan
2022
as Self - Judge

Oye! It's Friday!
2008
as Himself

One Mic Stand
2019
as Himself

First Act
2023

Moving In With Malaika
2022
as Self

Social Media Star With Janice Sequeira
2019
as Himself

TED Talks India
2017
as Self

India’s Next Superstars
2018
as Himself - Judge

Titu Talks
2018
as Karan Johar

Star vs Food
2021
as Himself

Pitch To Get Rich
2025

What the Love! with Karan Johar
2020
as Host
Movies (26)

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
as Rocky, Raj's friend

Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self - Host

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
2025
as Self

Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

Simmba
2018
as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006
as Guest Appearance (uncredited)

Good Newwz
2019
as Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song

Hasee Toh Phasee
2014
as Special Appearance

Salaam-e-Ishq
2007
as Himself (Voice Over)

Shaandaar
2015
as Karan Johar

Luck by Chance
2009
as Self

Fashion
2008
as Himself (Cameo)

Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
2024
as The Announcer (voice)

Alag
2006
as Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song

Bombay Velvet
2015
as Kaizad Khambatta

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli
2024
as Self

Home Delivery
2005
as Himself (uncredited)

Shamitabh
2015
as Self

Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
2010
as Himself

C Kkompany
2008
as Special Appearance

The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
2005
as Self

Welcome to New York
2018
as Karan/Arjun

Cinema Asia: India
2007
as Self

Searching for Sheela
2021
as Self
Galatta Plus Mega Pan India Roundtable 2023
2024

All India Bakchod Knockout
2015
as Self
About 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)… With 66 credits spanning from 1954 to 2025, Karan Johar has appeared in 26 films and 40 TV shows.
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Most Popular Karan Johar Movies
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) — as Rocky, Raj's friend
- Om Shanti Om (2007) — as Self - Host
- Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) — as Self
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) — as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
- Simmba (2018) — as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
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