Karan Johar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karan Johar
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Johar in 2021
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Rahul Kumar Johar
25 May 1972 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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| Alma mater | H.R. College of Commerce |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
| Organization | Dharma Productions |
| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | Chopra-Johar family |
| Awards | Full list |
| Honours | Padma Shri (2020) |
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Karan Yash Johar (born Rahul Kumar Johar; 25 May 1972) is a famous Indian filmmaker, producer, and TV host. He mostly works in Hindi cinema, also known as Bollywood. He runs a big film company called Dharma Productions. Karan Johar has won many important awards, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards. In 2020, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Shri, which is a very special award.
Karan Johar is the son of film producer Yash Johar. He started his career as a director with the romantic movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). This film won him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and the Filmfare Award for Best Director. His next movies, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), were also huge hits in India and around the world. His movie My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him another Filmfare Award for Best Director.
Besides directing, Johar has produced many successful films like Raazi (2018) and Shershaah (2021). These films helped him become one of the top filmmakers in Hindi cinema. Karan Johar also hosts a popular TV talk show called Koffee with Karan. He has also been a judge on reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and India's Got Talent.
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Early Life and Family
Karan Johar was born on 25 May 1972 in Mumbai, India. His father was Yash Johar, who started Dharma Productions. His mother is Hiroo Johar. His family comes from Punjabi and Sindhi backgrounds. He went to school at Greenlawns High School and then H.R. College of Commerce in Mumbai.
Karan Johar first started in entertainment as an actor. He played a role in the TV show Indradhanush in 1989. When he was young, he loved Indian movies and was inspired by famous directors like Raj Kapoor and Yash Chopra. For some time, he used a practice called numerology for his film titles, making sure many words started with the letter 'K'. But after watching a movie called Lage Raho Munna Bhai in 2006, he decided to stop this practice.
In February 2017, Karan Johar became a father to twins, a boy and a girl, through surrogacy. He named his son Yash, after his father. He named his daughter Roohi, by rearranging his mother's name Hiroo.
Film Career as a Director
First Films and Big Success
Karan Johar began his film journey as an assistant director and actor for the hit movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). This movie is one of the most successful Indian films ever.
His first movie as a director was Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). It was a romantic comedy-drama. The first part of the movie is about a college love triangle. It features Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji. The second part shows the main character trying to reconnect with his best friend. This film was a huge hit and critics loved it. It won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. It also won many awards at the 44th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.
Johar's next big success was the family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001). This movie had many famous actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, and Kareena Kapoor. It was another huge hit for Johar and received great reviews. This film earned him his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director.
More Hits and New Stories
Karan Johar's third movie as a director was Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). This musical drama was about relationships and was set in New York City. It became Johar's third big hit and was the highest-grossing Indian film overseas at that time. Critics praised Johar for trying a different style of filmmaking. The script of the movie was even invited to be part of the library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
His next movie was the social drama My Name Is Khan (2010). This was the first film he directed that he didn't write himself. The story was about a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome and his Hindu wife who faced challenges after the 9/11 attacks in the US. The film was a big success in India and abroad. Critics loved Johar's new directing style. My Name Is Khan won Johar his second Filmfare Award for Best Director.
New Actors and Different Films
For his movie Student of the Year (2012), Karan Johar decided to cast new actors instead of famous ones. He introduced Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan. The movie was about students competing for a special title at their college. It did well at the box office and got mixed reviews from critics.
Johar then worked with other directors on Bombay Talkies (2013). This was a collection of short films made to celebrate 100 years of Hindi cinema. Johar's part of the film told the story of a magazine editor who learns something new about her husband.
His next movie was the romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). It starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Fawad Khan. The film was a big hit and critics called it one of Johar's most mature films. It earned him his fifth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director.
Recent Directorial Work
In 2018, Karan Johar announced a historical drama called Takht. It was planned to have many big stars and be set in the Mughal era. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project was put on hold.
In 2020, he directed a segment in the horror film Ghost Stories, which premiered on Netflix. His part of the film was about a newly-married woman and her husband's struggles.
In July 2021, Johar directed a romantic comedy called Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. It starred Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt. The movie was released in 2023 and was a big success. It was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year. This film earned him his sixth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Director.
Karan Johar announced that his next movie as a director will be released in 2025.
Film Production
Karan Johar's company, Dharma Productions, was started by his father, Yash Johar. After his father passed away in 2004, Karan took over the company. Most of the films he directs are made under this company.
Besides his own films, he has produced many successful movies directed by others. Some of these popular films include Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), Dostana (2008), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), 2 States (2014), Kapoor & Sons (2016), Dear Zindagi (2016), Raazi (2018), Simmba (2018), Good Newwz (2019), Sooryavanshi (2021), and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022).
Other Work in Entertainment
Karan Johar has also acted in movies. He had a small role as a friend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). He has also made short appearances as himself in films like Om Shanti Om (2007) and Fashion (2008).
His first main acting role was as the villain Kaizad Khambatta in the period drama Bombay Velvet (2015). Even though the movie didn't do well, critics praised his acting performance.
Karan Johar has also worked as a costume designer for actor Shah Rukh Khan in many films. These include Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), and Om Shanti Om (2007).
One of his most famous roles is hosting Koffee with Karan. This is a talk show where he interviews actors, directors, and other important people from the Hindi film industry. The show has been running since 2004 and is very popular. Since 2012, he has also been a judge on reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and India's Got Talent. In 2022, he was a judge on the show Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan.
Karan Johar is also an investor in a company called Konfluence, which helps with marketing using AI.
Awards and Honours
Karan Johar has received many awards for his work in films. Some of his major awards include:
- National Film Awards (2)
- Filmfare Awards (7)
- Padma Shri (2020)
For a full list of his awards, you can visit List of awards and nominations received by Karan Johar.
Images for kids
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Karan Johar with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol at a promotional event for My Name Is Khan in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Karan Johar para niños
