Karan Johar
Karan Johar
- Name: Karan Johar
- Born: May 25, 1972
- Born Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Zodiac: Gemini
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches
- Biography: Famous Bollywood celebrity Karan Johar is an Indian film director, producer, actor, and scriptwriter. Born on 25th May 1972 to Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar, Karan started his career as an actor with the 1989 serial Indradhanush. Later, he made his entry in Bollywood as an assistant director on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). In the year 1998, he made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which was a box office hit. The film won many awards including the Best Director Award. His next directorial venture was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) which was again a box office hit. Over the years, he directed many hit films like My Name is Khan (2010), Student of the Year (2012), Bombay Talkies (2013), and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). It was in the year 2004 when Karan Johar took over his father's company Dharma Productions after his demise. Under the banner, he produced many hit films like Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), 2 States (2014), Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania (2014), Badrinath ki Dulhania (2017), Dhadak (2018), Simmba (2018), and many more. In 2015, Karan Johar made his acting debut as a lead in the film Bombay Velvet, however, the film didn't work well at the box office. He also worked as a costume designer for films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Veer Zaara, and Om Shanti Om. Other than being a popular and eminent personality in the Indian Film Industry, Karan Johar is also a famous face on television. He is known for his popular talk show Koffee with Karan with six seasons as of June 2020. He has also been a judge on several reality shows. Talking about his personal life, Karan became a father to twins Yash and Roohi in March 2017 through surrogacy.
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Father: Yash Johar Mother: Hiroo Johar Children: Roohi Johar, Yash Johar |
| Controversies | SSR suicide case: When young actor Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide, many fingers were pointed towards filmmaker Karan Johar. He was blamed for promoting nepotism in the industry due to which actors like SSR did not get a chance in big films. Also, he was called out for not supporting Sushant during his bad time.
Madhur Bhandarkar blames Johar: Director Madhur Bhandarkar recently blamed director Karan Johar and his business partner Apoorva Mehta for snatching away the title of his film and then modifying it according to their choice. He took to his official Twitter handle and named the persons.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil controversy: It all happened when the All Indian Cine Workers Association had issued a ban on working with Pakistani artists. However, Karan's film, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was about to release at that time and he was asked to reshoot parts. Though, he refused to do so and paid the fine instead.
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| Trivia | Karan Johar always had a passion for fashion designing. During the initial days of his career, he designed costumes for Shah Rukh Khan in films like DDLJ and Kuch Kuch Hota Hain Karan Johar considers actress Kajol as his lucky charm in Bollywood. Not many know that Karan Johar can speak French fluently. For his acting debut, Bombay Velvet, Karan only charged a fee of Rs 11. Karan used to believe in numerology and it was after he watched Lage Raho Munna Bhai when he stopped believing in superstitions.
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| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karan_Johar |
Karan Johar : News & Articles
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Karan Johar wishes his 'pouter & poser in crime' Kareena Kapoor Khan on her birthday; See Pic
Tuesday, September 21, 2021Kareena Kapoor Khan has completed another happy year round the sun and is celebrating her 41st birthday today. While Kareena is on a holiday somewhere far on a tropical island, her bestie Karan Johar..
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'Miss our dream backyard': Rhea Kapoor shares a video of her dreamy Maldives honeymoon with Karan Boolani
Tuesday, September 21, 2021Anil Kapoor's daughter and designer-producer Rhea Kapoor tied the knot with her long-time-beau Karan Boolani in August in an intimate ceremony at her father's house. Post the wedding and after party,..
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SRK & Atlee to Vijay Deverakonda & Karan Johar, Bollywood & regional merge is resulting in compelling content
Friday, September 17, 2021It is safe to say that the Covid-9 pandemic has impacted us deeply. Be it on a personal, professional or community level, the pandemic made us adapt to new ways we never imagined and make-do with wha..
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Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani romance on a yacht in the Maldives in new PICS; Sonam Kapoor reacts
Saturday, September 11, 2021Anil Kapoor's daughter and renowned producer-designer Rhea Kapoor had tied the knot with her long-time-beau Karan Boolani last month in an intimate ceremony at home. Post that, Rhea and Karan headed ..
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Rhea Kapoor stuns in red swimwear with 'goofy' Karan Boolani as they enjoy their Maldivian Honeymoon; PICS
Friday, September 10, 2021Rhea Kapoor and hubby Karan Boolani are having a great time in the Maldives where they jetted off recently for their Honeymoon. Ever since the diva dropped her first picture chilling in the pool like..
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Rhea Kapoor gives a sneak peek of the first ever gift she got from Karan Boolani 10 years ago; PIC inside
Thursday, September 9, 2021All eyes are on Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani ever since the two got married. Well, the couple recently was spotted at the Mumbai airport as they jetted off to the Maldives for their Honeymoon. A few..
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Ronit Roy thanks Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar & Karan Johar for keeping his security agency afloat in COVID
Tuesday, September 7, 2021One of the biggest stars on television, Ronit Roy also runs a security agency. During the pandemic, Ronit’s business went through a turbulent time. In a recent chat with RJ Siddharth Kanan, Ronit t..
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PHOTOS: Gauri Khan and son AbRam get papped as they make a Sunday night visit to Karan Johar’s house
Monday, September 6, 2021Every day B-Town celebs get spotted by the paparazzi as they go about their day. Be it during their morning walks, gym and dance class visits, at an airport, outside a salon, a set, or a posh restau..
Karan Johar : Movie
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Bombay Velvet
Release Date15 May, 2015
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Fashion
Release Date13 Nov, 2008
Karan Johar : Videos
- 1999 Filmfare Awards: Best Director for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- 1999 Filmfare Awards: Best Screenplay for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- 2001 IIFA: Best Costume Design for Mohabbatein
- 2002 Filmfare Awards: Best Dialogue for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- 2002 Filmfare Awards: Filmfare - Sony Best Scene Award for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- 2002 IIFA: Best Dialogue for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- 2004 IIFA: Best Dialogue for Kal Ho Naa Ho
- 2008 IIFA: Best Costume Design for Om Shanti Om
- 2011 IIFA: Best Direction for My Name Is Khan
- 2011 Filmfare Awards: Best Director for My Name Is Khan
Karan Johar : News & Articles
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Karan Johar wishes his 'pouter & poser in crime' Kareena Kapoor Khan on her birthday; See Pic
Tuesday, September 21, 2021Kareena Kapoor Khan has completed another happy year round the sun and is celebrating her 41st birthday today. While Kareena is on a holiday somewhere far on a tropical island, her bestie Karan Johar..
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'Miss our dream backyard': Rhea Kapoor shares a video of her dreamy Maldives honeymoon with Karan Boolani
Tuesday, September 21, 2021Anil Kapoor's daughter and designer-producer Rhea Kapoor tied the knot with her long-time-beau Karan Boolani in August in an intimate ceremony at her father's house. Post the wedding and after party,..
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SRK & Atlee to Vijay Deverakonda & Karan Johar, Bollywood & regional merge is resulting in compelling content
Friday, September 17, 2021It is safe to say that the Covid-9 pandemic has impacted us deeply. Be it on a personal, professional or community level, the pandemic made us adapt to new ways we never imagined and make-do with wha..
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Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani romance on a yacht in the Maldives in new PICS; Sonam Kapoor reacts
Saturday, September 11, 2021Anil Kapoor's daughter and renowned producer-designer Rhea Kapoor had tied the knot with her long-time-beau Karan Boolani last month in an intimate ceremony at home. Post that, Rhea and Karan headed ..
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Rhea Kapoor stuns in red swimwear with 'goofy' Karan Boolani as they enjoy their Maldivian Honeymoon; PICS
Friday, September 10, 2021Rhea Kapoor and hubby Karan Boolani are having a great time in the Maldives where they jetted off recently for their Honeymoon. Ever since the diva dropped her first picture chilling in the pool like..
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Rhea Kapoor gives a sneak peek of the first ever gift she got from Karan Boolani 10 years ago; PIC inside
Thursday, September 9, 2021All eyes are on Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani ever since the two got married. Well, the couple recently was spotted at the Mumbai airport as they jetted off to the Maldives for their Honeymoon. A few..
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Ronit Roy thanks Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar & Karan Johar for keeping his security agency afloat in COVID
Tuesday, September 7, 2021One of the biggest stars on television, Ronit Roy also runs a security agency. During the pandemic, Ronit’s business went through a turbulent time. In a recent chat with RJ Siddharth Kanan, Ronit t..
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PHOTOS: Gauri Khan and son AbRam get papped as they make a Sunday night visit to Karan Johar’s house
Monday, September 6, 2021Every day B-Town celebs get spotted by the paparazzi as they go about their day. Be it during their morning walks, gym and dance class visits, at an airport, outside a salon, a set, or a posh restau..
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PICS: Are Newlyweds Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani off for their honeymoon? Couple get snapped at airport
Monday, September 6, 2021Weeks after tying the knot in a private and intimate ceremony at home, newlyweds Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani were snapped on Sunday morning at the Mumbai International Airport. On the weekend of 13..
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Sidharth Shukla Demise: Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor pay deepest condolences, mourn the big loss
Friday, September 3, 2021Actor Sidharth Shukla’s untimely demise has left the entire nation in a state of shock. As per media reports, the actor passed away on Thursday morning at age 40. The news has left the entire Bolly..
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EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar and Vicky Kaushal in talks for another project after Mr Lele
Tuesday, August 31, 2021While Karan Johar and Shashank Khaitan’s comic thriller, Mr. Lele is almost complete barring a few days of patchwork, the filmmaker has already approached the lead actor Vicky Kaushal for another m..
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Karan Johar hails mum Hiroo Johar's 'indomitable spirit' as she undergoes 2 surgeries in last 8 months
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Karan Johar began the week on Instagram with a positive and inspirational note. On Monday, the filmmaker took to his social media account and shared a video of his mum Hiroo Johar on a wheelchair. He..
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Anil Kapoor gives a glimpse of ‘2 handsome Kapoor boys’; Here’s how son in law Karan Boolani reacts
Friday, August 27, 2021Anil Kapoor is one such actor who without a doubt is ageing like a fine wine. This man looks the same as he used to in his younger days. In fact, fans only feel that he is getting better with age. An..
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EXCLUSIVE: Besides Karan Johar, Ketan Mehta to also make a film on freedom fighter Usha Mehta’s life
Saturday, August 28, 2021Pinkvilla had recently reported that Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is developing a movie based on the life of freedom fighter Usha Mehta. To be directed by Kannan Iyer, who is also co writing th..
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Karan Johar slams people who indulge in bitching in a cryptic post
Wednesday, August 25, 2021Karan Johar is one celebrity who often makes it to the headlines for some or the other reason. Well, he is also one of those celebrities who never hesitates from expressing his views. Be it putting h..
