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Karan Johar

Karan Johar
Johar in 2021
Born
Rahul Kumar Johar[1]

(1972-05-25) 25 May 1972 (age 52)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Alma materH.R. College of Commerce
Occupations
  • Film director
  • producer
  • television presenter
Years active1989–present
OrganizationDharma Productions
Children2
FatherYash Johar
RelativesChopra-Johar family
AwardsFull list
HonoursPadma Shri (2020)[2]
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Karan Yash Johar[3] (born Rahul Kumar Johar; 25 May 1972),[1] often informally referred to as KJo,[4] is an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has launched the careers of several successful actors and filmmakers under his company Dharma Productions. The recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, he has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2020.[5]

The son of producer Yash Johar, he made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (as director), the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay. His next films, the family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and the musical romantic drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), were both major commercial successes in both domestic and overseas markets. His social drama My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. Johar produced the spy thriller Raazi (2018) and the biopic Shershaah (2021), both of which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Film, with the latter also earning him the National Film Award – Special Jury Mention as producer.[6] These, along with other films he has produced or directed under his company, have established him as one of the leading filmmakers in Hindi cinema.

Johar has also ventured into other avenues of the entertainment industry. He hosts a television talk show, Koffee with Karan since 2004,[7] a dating show What the Love! and a radio show Calling Karan, and appeared as a judge on competition reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and India's Got Talent.

  1. ^ a b Basu, Nilanjana (16 December 2018). "Koffee With Karan 6:, Vicky Kaushal Discover Karan Johar Was Originally Named As..." NDTV. NDTV Convergence Limited. Archived from the original on 16 December 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Padma Awards 2020". Ministry of Home Affairs (Govt. of India). Archived from the original on 13 May 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  3. ^ "KARAN YASH JOHAR | DIN : 00013096". IndiaFilings. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  4. ^ "KJo meets Kareena on sets of Heroine". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
  5. ^ "Padma Shri for Ekta Kapoor, Karan Johar, Kangana Ranaut and Adnan Sami". India Today. Ist. Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  6. ^ ""Very honoured, very humbled": Karan Johar as 'Shershaah' wins National Film Award". The Print. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Karan Johar on Koffee With Karan: Never thought I would get this far, hosting seven seasons". Firstpost. 9 August 2022. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.

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