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Karan Johar Movies, Cast & 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…
- Born
- 25 May 1972
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Known for
- Actor
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- 3 films
Biography
Who is 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), 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.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Karan was born in which country?
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What is Karan Johar best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 3 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Karan Johar films can I read about here?
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), KILL (2024), My Name Is Khan (2010).