Karan Johar
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- May 25, 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Active Years
- 1954–2027 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 208 credits in database
Production Born May 25, 1972 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 208 credits
Biography
Karan Johar is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor, and television personality. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the producer Yash Johar. Johar made his directorial debut with the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. His subsequent films include the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Johar's counter-terrorism drama My Name Is Khan earned him recognition. He is known for his work in Hindi films. Born on May 25, 1972, in Mumbai, India, Johar is a prominent figure in the Indian film industry. He has been involved in numerous film projects throughout his career.
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Career overview
Karan Johar is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He made his directorial debut with the 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His subsequent films, including the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), were successful in the overseas market.
Johar's counter-terrorism drama My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award. He has worked in the Hindi film industry and is the son of producer Yash Johar. Karan Johar has directed several films, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker. His films often explore themes of romance, family, and relationships.
As a director and producer, Karan Johar has been involved in the production of numerous films. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Filmfare Awards. Johar's contributions to the Indian film industry have been significant, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the industry.
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Career timeline
Rakhi Sawant Ki Shaadi Mein · ProducerLag Jaa Gale · ProducerNaagzilla · Producer
Chand Mera Dil · ProducerAccused · ProducerUdta Teer · Producer
The Ba***ds of BollywoodThe RoshansHomebound · ProducerTwo Much with Kajol and TwinkleThe Traitors
The Great Indian Kapil ShowKill · ProducerDevara: Part 1 · PresenterGyaarah Gyaarah · ProducerShowtime · Executive Producer
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani · DirectorRocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani · ProducerThe RomanticsFirst ActSelfiee · Producer
The Fame Game · ProducerBrahmāstra Part One: Shiva · ProducerMoving In With MalaikaLiger · ProducerGehraiyaan · Producer
Bigg Boss OTTBigg Boss OTT · CreatorMeenakshi Sundareshwar · ProducerSooryavanshi · ProducerShershaah · Producer
Fabulous Lives of Bollywood WivesFabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives · Executive ProducerGuilty · ProducerGhost Stories · DirectorGunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl · Producer
Student of the Year 2 · ProducerWill Smith's Bucket ListKesari · ProducerOne Mic StandDrive · Producer
Titu TalksDance Deewane2.0 · PresenterRaazi · ProducerSimmba
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion · PresenterDil Hai HindustaniIttefaq · ProducerBadrinath Ki Dulhania · ProducerOk Jaanu · Producer
The Kapil Sharma ShowBFFs with VogueDear Zindagi · ProducerAe Dil Hai Mushkil · DirectorAe Dil Hai Mushkil · Producer
Comedy Nights BachaoBāhubali: The Beginning · PresenterBrothers · ProducerShaandaarShaandaar · Producer
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania · Producer2 States · ProducerHasee Toh PhaseeHasee Toh Phasee · ProducerUngli · Producer
Comedy Nights with KapilYeh Jawaani Hai Deewani · ProducerBombay Talkies · DirectorBombay Talkies · ScreenplayGori Tere Pyaar Mein · Producer
Agneepath · ProducerStudent Of The Year · DirectorStudent Of The Year · ProducerStudent Of The Year · ScreenplayStudent Of The Year · Story
India's Most DesirableRa.One · Thanks
My Name Is Khan · ProducerMy Name Is Khan · DirectorI Hate Luv Storys · ProducerJaane Kahan Se Aayi HaiWe Are Family · Producer
India's Got TalentIndia's Got TalentTere Mere Beach MeinLuck by ChanceWake Up Sid · Producer
Oye! It's Friday!Dostana · ProducerC KkompanyFashion
Om Shanti OmOm Shanti Om · Costume DesignSalaam-e-IshqCinema Asia: India
Jhalak Dikhhla JaaKabhi Alvida Naa KehnaKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna · DirectorKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna · StoryKabhi Alvida Naa Kehna · Screenplay
Kaal · Co-ProducerHome DeliveryThe Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
Indian IdolKoffee with KaranKoffee with Karan · Executive ProducerKoffee with Karan · CreatorVeer-Zaara · Costume Design
Kal Ho Naa HoKal Ho Naa Ho · ScreenplayKal Ho Naa Ho · ProducerKal Ho Naa Ho · Story
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham · DirectorKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham · Story
Kaun Banega CrorepatiMohabbatein · Costume Design
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai · DirectorKuch Kuch Hota Hai · ScreenplayKuch Kuch Hota Hai · StoryKuch Kuch Hota Hai · DialogueZee Cine Awards
Dil To Pagal Hai · Costume Design
Full Filmography
208 titles- Rakhi Sawant Ki Shaadi Mein (2027) Producer
- Lag Jaa Gale (2027) Producer
- Naagzilla (2027) Producer
- Chand Mera Dil (2026) Producer
- Accused (2026) Producer
- Udta Teer (2026) Producer
- The Ba***ds of Bollywood (2025) as Karan Johar
- The Roshans (2025) as Self
- Homebound (2025) Producer
- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle (2025) as Self
- The Traitors (2025) as Self - Host
- Aap Jaisa Koi (2025) Producer
- Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri (2025) Producer
- Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) as Self
- Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (2025) Producer
- Dhadak 2 (2025) Producer
- Nadaaniyan (2025) Producer
- Do You Wanna Partner (2025) Producer
- Sarzameen (2025) Producer
- Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025) Producer
- Pitch To Get Rich (2025)
- Akaal: The Unconquered (2025) Producer
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Kill (2024) Producer
- Devara: Part 1 (2024) Presenter
- Gyaarah Gyaarah (2024) Producer
- Showtime (2024) Executive Producer
- Call Me Bae (2024) Producer
- Love Storiyaan (2024) Executive Producer
- The Tribe (2024) Producer
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- Aapka Apna Zakir (2024) as Self
- Jigra (2024) Producer
- Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024) Producer
- Yodha (2024) Producer
- Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli (2024) as Self
- Bad Newz (2024) Producer
- Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust (2024) as The Announcer (voice)
- Ae Watan Mere Watan (2024) Producer
- Galatta Plus Mega Pan India Roundtable 2023 (2024)
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) Director
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) Producer
- The Romantics (2023) as Self
- First Act (2023)
- Selfiee (2023) Producer
- The Fame Game (2022) Producer
- Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) Producer
- Moving In With Malaika (2022) as Self
- Liger (2022) Producer
- Gehraiyaan (2022) Producer
- Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan (2022) as Self - Judge
- Govinda Naam Mera (2022) Producer
- JugJugg Jeeyo (2022) Producer
- Bigg Boss OTT (2021)
- Bigg Boss OTT (2021) Creator
- Meenakshi Sundareshwar (2021) Producer
- Sooryavanshi (2021) Producer
- Shershaah (2021) Producer
- Ajeeb Daastaans (2021) Producer
- Star vs Food (2021) as Himself
- Searching for Sheela (2021) as Self
- Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2020) as Self
- Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2020) Executive Producer
- Guilty (2020) Producer
- Ghost Stories (2020) Director
- Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020) Producer
- Bhoot: Part One - The Haunted Ship (2020) Producer
- What the Love! with Karan Johar (2020) as Host
- Student of the Year 2 (2019) Producer
- Will Smith's Bucket List (2019) as Himself
- Kesari (2019) Producer
- One Mic Stand (2019) as Himself
- Drive (2019) Producer
- Kalank (2019) Producer
- Bala (2019) Thanks
- Good Newwz (2019) as Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song
- Good Newwz (2019) Producer
- Social Media Star With Janice Sequeira (2019) as Himself
- Titu Talks (2018) as Karan Johar
- Dance Deewane (2018) as Himself
- 2.0 (2018) Presenter
- Raazi (2018) Producer
- Simmba (2018) as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
- Simmba (2018) Producer
- Lust Stories (2018) Director
- Dhadak (2018) Producer
- Welcome to New York (2018) as Karan/Arjun
- India’s Next Superstars (2018) as Himself - Judge
- India’s Next Superstars (2018) Creator
- Bucket List (2018) Presenter
- Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) Presenter
- Dil Hai Hindustani (2017) as Judge
- Ittefaq (2017) Producer
- Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) Producer
- Ok Jaanu (2017) Producer
- The Ghazi Attack (2017) Presenter
- TED Talks India (2017) as Self
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- BFFs with Vogue (2016) as Self
- Dear Zindagi (2016) Producer
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) Director
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) Producer
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) Screenplay
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) Dialogue
- Yaaron Ki Baraat (2016) as Self
- Baar Baar Dekho (2016) Producer
- Kapoor & Sons (2016) Producer
- Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
- Bāhubali: The Beginning (2015) Presenter
- Brothers (2015) Producer
- Shaandaar (2015) as Karan Johar
- Shaandaar (2015) Producer
- Bombay Velvet (2015) as Kaizad Khambatta
- Shamitabh (2015) as Self
- All India Bakchod Knockout (2015) as Self
- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) Producer
- 2 States (2014) Producer
- Hasee Toh Phasee (2014) as Special Appearance
- Hasee Toh Phasee (2014) Producer
- Ungli (2014) Producer
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) Producer
- Bombay Talkies (2013) Director
- Bombay Talkies (2013) Screenplay
- Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013) Producer
- Agneepath (2012) Producer
- Student Of The Year (2012) Director
- Student Of The Year (2012) Producer
- Student Of The Year (2012) Screenplay
- Student Of The Year (2012) Story
- Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012) Producer
- India's Most Desirable (2011) as Himself
- Ra.One (2011) Thanks
- My Name Is Khan (2010) Producer
- My Name Is Khan (2010) Director
- I Hate Luv Storys (2010) Producer
- Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai (2010) as Himself
- We Are Family (2010) Producer
- India's Got Talent (2009) as Self
- India's Got Talent (2009) as Self - Judge
- Tere Mere Beach Mein (2009) as Himself
- Luck by Chance (2009) as Self
- Wake Up Sid (2009) Producer
- Kurbaan (2009) Producer
- Kurbaan (2009) Story
- Oye! It's Friday! (2008) as Himself
- Dostana (2008) Producer
- C Kkompany (2008) as Special Appearance
- Fashion (2008) as Himself (Cameo)
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self - Host
- Om Shanti Om (2007) Costume Design
- Salaam-e-Ishq (2007) as Himself (Voice Over)
- Cinema Asia: India (2007) as Self
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2006)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) as Guest Appearance (uncredited)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) Director
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) Story
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) Screenplay
- Alag (2006) as Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song
- Kaal (2005) Co-Producer
- Home Delivery (2005) as Himself (uncredited)
- The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan (2005) as Self
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self - Host
- Koffee with Karan (2004) Executive Producer
- Koffee with Karan (2004) Creator
- Veer-Zaara (2004) Costume Design
- Main Hoon Na (2004) Costume Design
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) Screenplay
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) Producer
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) Story
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) Director
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) Story
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Mohabbatein (2000) Costume Design
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Director
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Screenplay
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Story
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Dialogue
- Zee Cine Awards (1998) as Host
- Duplicate (1998) Co-Producer
- Duplicate (1998) Costume Design
- Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) Costume Design
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) as Rocky, Raj's friend
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Costume Design
- Filmfare Awards (1954) as Host
- Filmfare Awards (1954)
- Nazdeekiyan Producer
- Odiyan Producer
- Kuku Ki Kundli Producer
- Untitled Akshay Kumar - Chandoo Mondeti Film Producer
- Kill 2 Producer
- Untitled Sandeep Modi/Kartik Aaryan Project Producer
- Rajshree Producer
- Jet Set Go Director
- Jet Set Go Creator
- Deadly Producer
- Screw Dheela Producer
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 Director
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 Producer
- Dostana 2 Producer
- Bhoot: Part Two Producer
- Karan Johar x Siddharth Malhotra Producer
- Dharma Production Horror Flick Producer
- The Bull Producer
- Karan Johar's Hridayam remake Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Karan Johar best known for?
Karan Johar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chand Mera Dil (2026), Accused (2026), Udta Teer (2026), Homebound (2025).
When and where was Karan Johar born?
Karan Johar was born on May 25, 1972 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Karan Johar have?
Karan Johar has accumulated over 208 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2027.
What is Karan Johar's background in cinema and television?
Karan Johar is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor, and television personality. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the producer Yash Johar. Johar made his directorial debut with the film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. His subsequent films include the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie G...
Karan Johar by the numbers
208credits
152films
56TV series
1954–2027active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) as Rocky, Raj's friend — aged about 23
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited) — aged about 31
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self — aged about 52
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self - Host — aged about 35
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 44
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self — aged about 41
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