Karan 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.
Filmography
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
2025
as Self
Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
2024
as The Announcer (voice)
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli
2024
as Self
- No poster
Galatta Plus Mega Pan India Roundtable 2023
2024
Searching for Sheela
2021
as Self
Good Newwz
2019
as Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song
Simmba
2018
as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
Welcome to New York
2018
as Karan/Arjun
Shaandaar
2015
as Karan Johar
Bombay Velvet
2015
as Kaizad Khambatta
Shamitabh
2015
as Self
All India Bakchod Knockout
2015
as Self
Hasee Toh Phasee
2014
as Special Appearance
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
2010
as Himself
Luck by Chance
2009
as Self
Fashion
2008
as Himself (Cameo)
C Kkompany
2008
as Special Appearance
Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self - Host
Cinema Asia: India
2007
as Self
Salaam-e-Ishq
2007
as Himself (Voice Over)
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006
as Guest Appearance (uncredited)
Alag
2006
as Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song
Home Delivery
2005
as Himself (uncredited)
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
2005
as Self