Known for Production
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.
Born
May 25, 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Filmography
136 films, 54 shows


Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
2023 · 2h 58m
country: India
Gym-freak brat Rocky falls in love with Rani, who comes from a well-educated Bengali family. Being from polar opposite worlds, the two decide to switch their families to adjust to each other's cultures and backgrounds and to know if their marriage will survive. Rocky and Rani are trapped in a world where they are united by love but divided by families and the ultimate question is will they fit in?


Ghost Stories
2020 · 2h 24m
country: India
An anthology of four short horror tales.


Lust Stories
2018 · 2h
country: India
An anthology of four stories that sheds light on modern relationships from the viewpoint of the Indian woman.


Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
2016 · 2h 38m
country: India
Ayan falls in love with his soulmate, Alizeh, but she doesn’t reciprocate the feeling. Later, a relationship with Saba helps him realize Alizeh’s value in his life, irrespective of their relationship status.


Bombay Talkies
2013 · 2h 7m
country: India
One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.


Student Of The Year
2012 · 2h 26m
country: India
Several alumni reminisce about their final year at St. Theresa's College and the events that shaped their lives.


My Name Is Khan
2010 · 2h 45m
country: China
Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.


Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006 · 3h 13m
country: India
Dev and Maya are both married to different people. Settled into a life of domestic ritual, and convinced that they are happy in their respective relationships, they still yearn for something deeper and more meaningful, which is precisely what they find in each other.


Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
2001 · 3h 29m
country: India
Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.


Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
1998 · 3h 5m
country: India
Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.