Karan Johar

Producer, Actor, Writer

Birthdate: May 25, 1972 (54 Years Old)

Birthplace: Bombay, Maharashtra, India

A close friend of Shahrukh Khan, he assisted Yash Chopra's Yash Raj Films during the early days of of his career, making his directorial debut with the mega-hit Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). He also had a popular chat show named Koffee with Karan (2004) The success of "KKHH" made him one of the most high-profile directors in the Hindi-language Mumbai Film industry, popularly known as Bollywood. Also a close friend of Aditya Chopra, he has been a creative member of Yash Raj productions such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Veer-Zaara (2004), Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), and Mohabbatein (2000). Johar's success has guaranteed him worldwide distribution of his production company, Dharma Productions, for many years to come.

Movies

Known For

Bad Newz

(2024)

Simmba

Self in 'Aankh Marey' song (special appearance) (2018)

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Director (2016)

Karan Johar Movies

Director

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2018 |
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories
2018
Drama, Horror, Mystery
After receiving a file with details of three unexplained cases of apparitions, skeptical professor Phillip Goodman embarks on a terrifying trip.
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2016 |
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
2016
Drama, Music, Musical, Romance
A story about unrequited love - the shapes it takes, the ways it changes us and the exhilarating and often heartbreaking ride it takes us on. It is the journey of three characters, Ayan, Alizeh and Saba, as their lives intertwine and they navigate life, love and heartbreak.

Producer

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2024 |
Bad Newz
Bad Newz
2024
Comedy, Romance
A crazy laugh riot which will show the outcomes of two sophisticated Punjabi men and a Punjabi girl. One of the men has a one night stand with the girl and somehow, craziness happens when she is pregnant unexpectedly.
2024 |
Kill
Kill
2024
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
During a train trip to New Delhi, a pair of commandos face an army of invading bandits.
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2023 |
Selfiee
Selfiee
2023
Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Bollywood superstar Vijay Kumar needs to obtain a new driving license from RTO officer Om Prakash Agarwal, a diehard fan of Vijay. A misunderstanding escalates into a feud which is played out in front of the entire country.
2022 |
Jug Jugg Jeeyo
Jug Jugg Jeeyo
2022
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Two couples from different generations confront their issues after marriage.
2022 |
Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
2022
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A DJ with superpowers and his ladylove embark on a mission to protect the Brahmastra, a weapon of enormous energy, from dark forces closing in on them.
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2019 |
Kalank
Kalank
2019
Drama, Romance
The lives of six enigmatic characters become entangled whilst in search of love, but separated by the dichotomy between the two worlds of Husnabad, a town in North India.
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2019 |
Student of the Year 2
Student of the Year 2
2019
Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport
A student must face off against bullies and overcome hurdles, both academic and romantic, to win his college's coveted Student of the Year trophy.
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2017 |
OK Jaanu
OK Jaanu
2017
Drama, Romance
Adi and Tara move to Mumbai to pursue their dreams. A chance meeting sparks off a heady, no strings attached romance until their careers pull them apart. Will ambition prevail over matters of the heart?
2017 |
The Bride of Badrinath
The Bride of Badrinath
2017
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Badrinath is looking for a typical bride; Vaidehi is looking for an independent life. Together they must break with tradition and redefine their role.
2017 |
Ittefaq
Ittefaq
2017
Mystery, Thriller
A detective seeks out the truth between two different stories of a crime scene.
2016 |
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
2016
Drama, Music, Musical, Romance
A story about unrequited love - the shapes it takes, the ways it changes us and the exhilarating and often heartbreaking ride it takes us on. It is the journey of three characters, Ayan, Alizeh and Saba, as their lives intertwine and they navigate life, love and heartbreak.
2016 |
Kapoor & Sons
Kapoor & Sons
2016
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Romance
The story about two brothers who visit their dysfunctional family for their grandfather's birthday party.
2016 |
Baar Baar Dekho
Baar Baar Dekho
2016
Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
The highs and lows of a romantic relationship are examined through flashbacks and flash-forwards.
2016 |
Dear Zindagi
Dear Zindagi
2016
Drama, Romance
Kaira is a budding cinematographer in search of a perfect life. Her encounter with Jug, an unconventional thinker, helps her gain a new perspective on life. She discovers that happiness is all about finding comfort in life's imperfections.
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Actor

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2018 |
Simmba
Simmba
2018
Action, Crime, Drama
Simmba enjoys all the perks of being an amoral and unethical police officer until a life-changing event forces him to choose the righteous path.
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asSelf in 'Aankh Marey' song (special appearance)

Writer

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Previous (2)

2019 |
Student of the Year 2
Student of the Year 2
2019
Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport
A student must face off against bullies and overcome hurdles, both academic and romantic, to win his college's coveted Student of the Year trophy.
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2016 |
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
2016
Drama, Music, Musical, Romance
A story about unrequited love - the shapes it takes, the ways it changes us and the exhilarating and often heartbreaking ride it takes us on. It is the journey of three characters, Ayan, Alizeh and Saba, as their lives intertwine and they navigate life, love and heartbreak.