Karan Johar Biography
In the Bollywood industry, Karan Johar is well-known for his diverse range of skills. He excels as a model, director-actor, producer, writer, and anchor, among other roles he plays. Rahul Kumar Johar is another name for his full name, Karan Kumar Johar.
Karan Johar Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
In 2023, Karan Johar would be 51 years old. He was born in Mumbai on May 25, 1972. His sign is the Gemini.
Family
Karan Johar made his acting debut in 1989 when he played Shrikant in the Doordarshan serial “Indradhanush.” With this job, he took his first steps into the entertainment industry. He gives appreciation to Yash Chopra, Sooraj R. Barjatya, and Raj Kapoor for introducing him to mainstream Indian cinema at a young age.
For a while, Karan Johar used numerology to create movie titles that contained the letter “K.” But after seeing the 2006 movie “Lage Raho Munna Bhai,” which harshly condemned the usage of numerology in the business, he made the decision to stop doing this.
Yash Johar Karan Johar Father
Hiroo Johar Karan Johar Mother
Aditya Chopra Karan Johar Brother
Karan Johar Childhood Pics
Childhood Life and Education
India’s Bombay, now called Mumbai, is where Karan Johar was born. Dharma Productions was founded by his parents, Hiroo Johar and the well-known film producer Yash Johar. While his father is a Punjabi Hindu, his mother’s family has Sindhi Hindu ancestry. Karan Johar attended Greenlawn High School for his early education. After his stay at Greenlawn’s, he continued his education at Bombay’s H.R. College of Commerce and Economics.
Education
School | Greenlaw’s High School, Mumbai |
College/ University | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
Educational and Qualification | M.A. in French |
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Career and Personal Life
India’s Bombay, now called Mumbai, is where Karan Johar was born. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and Yash Johar, a well-known film producer and the man behind Dharma Productions. His mother’s side of the family is Sindhi Hindu, and his father’s family has roots in Punjabi Hinduism.
Karan Johar attended Greenlawn’s High School for his early education. He attended Greenlawn’s for his primary and secondary education before continuing his study at the H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, also in Bombay, now Mumbai.
When he played Shrikant in the well-known Doordarshan series “Indradhanush” in 1989, Karan Johar made his acting debut in the entertainment world.
Karan Johar spent a significant amount of his early years immersed in the realm of commercial Indian cinema. He has credited important people like Raj Kapoor, Yash Chopra, and Sooraj R. Barjatya as his career inspirations in the cinema business.
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Filmography
Film
Film | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes | Year |
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Yes | Yes | 8 Filmfare AwardsNational Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | 1998 | |
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… | Yes | Yes | 5 Filmfare Awards | 2001 | |
Kal Ho Naa Ho | Yes | Yes | 8 Filmfare Awards2 National Film Awards | 2003 | |
Kaal | Yes | 2005 | |||
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 Filmfare Award | 2006 |
Dostana | Yes | 2008 | |||
Kurbaan | Yes | Yes | 2009 | ||
Wake Up Sid | Yes | 3 Filmfare Awards | 2009 | ||
My Name Is Khan | Yes | Yes | 3 Filmfare Awards(English film) | 2010 | |
I Hate Luv Storys | Yes | 2010 | |||
We Are Family | Yes | 1 Filmfare Award | 2010 | ||
Agneepath | Yes | A remake of Agneepath (1990) | 2012 | ||
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Yes | 1 Filmfare Award | 2013 | ||
Student of the Year | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2013 | |
Bombay Talkies | Yes | Yes | Segment: “Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh” | 2013 | |
Gippi | Yes | 2013 | |||
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Yes | 2013 | |||
Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Yes | 2013 | |||
Hasee Toh Phasee | Yes | 2014 | |||
2 states | Yes | 2014 | |||
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | Yes | 2014 | |||
Ungli | Yes | 2014 | |||
All India Bakchod Knockout | Yes | 2015 | |||
Brothers | Yes | 2015 | |||
Shaandaar | Yes | 2015 | |||
Kapoor & Sons | Yes | 5 Filmfare Awards | 2016 | ||
Baar Baar Dekho | Yes | 2016 | |||
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 Filmfare Awards | 2016 |
Dear Zindagi | Yes | 2016 | |||
Ok Jaanu | Yes | 2017 | |||
Badrinath Ki Dulhania | Yes | 1 Filmfare Award | 2017 | ||
Ittefaq | Yes | 2017 | |||
Lust Stories | Yes | Yes | Segment 4 | 2018 | |
Raazi | Yes | 2018 | |||
Dhadak | Yes | 2018 | |||
Simmba | Yes | 2018 | |||
Kesari[33] | Yes | 2019 | |||
Kalank | Yes | 2019 | |||
Student of the Year 2 | Yes | 2019 | |||
Drive | Yes | 2019 | |||
Good Newwz | Yes | 2019 | |||
Ghost Stories | Yes | Yes | Segment 4 | 2020 | |
Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship | Yes | 2020 | |||
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | Yes | 2020 | |||
Shershaah | Yes | 2021 | |||
Sooryavanshi | Yes | 2021 | |||
Gehraiyaan | Yes | 2022 | |||
Jugjugg Jeeyo | Yes | 2022 | |||
Liger | Yes | 2022 | |||
Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva | Yes | 2022 | |||
Govinda Naam Mera | Yes | 2022 | |||
Selfiee | Yes | 2023 | |||
Yodha | Yes | 2023 | |||
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani | Yes | Yes | Filming | 2023 | |
Singham Again | Yes | TBA | |||
Bedhadak | Yes | TBA |
Acting Roles
Film | Role | Notes | Year |
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Rocky | Also assistant director | 1995 |
Kal Ho Naa Ho | Customer in the café (uncredited) | 2003 | |
Home Delivery: Aapko… Ghar Tak | He (cameo) | 2005 | |
Alag | in the song “Sabse Alag” | 2006 | |
Salaam-e-Ishq | Himself (voice) | 2007 | |
Om Shanti Om | He (cameo) | 2007 | |
C Kkompany | Himself/Game show host (cameo) | 2008 | |
Fashion | He (cameo) | 2008 | |
Luck by Chance | 2009 | ||
Hasee Toh Phasee | Client | 2014 | |
Shamitabh | He (cameo) | 2015 | |
Bombay Velvet | Kaizad Khambatta | Feature film debut | 2015 |
Shaandaar | He (cameo) | 2015 | |
Welcome To New York | Karan/Arjun | 2018 | |
Simmba | In the Dance number (Cameo) | in the song “Aankh Maarey” | 2018 |
Good Newwz | Himself (Cameo) | in the song “Chandigarh Mein” | 2019 |
Television
Show | Role | Year |
Indradhanush | Srikanth | 1989 |
Koffee with Karan | Host | 2004–present |
Say Shava Shava[36] | Judge | 2008 |
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | 2012–present | |
India’s Got Talent | 2012–2018 | |
Dil Hai Hindustani | 2017 | |
India’s Next Superstars | 2018 | |
What the Love! with Karan Johar | Host | 2020 |
Bigg Boss OTT | Host | 2021 |
International Film Festival of India opening ceremony | Host | 2021 |
Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan | Judge | 2022 |
Bigg Boss 16 | Host (weeks 3 and 18) | 2022 |
Karan Johar Awards, Honours, Achievements | |
National Film Award | 1999: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Director) for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
Filmfare Awards | 1999: Best Director & Screenplay Awards – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai2002: Best Dialogue Award – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham2011: Best Director Award – My Name Is Khan |
IIFA Awards | 2001: Best Costume Designer for Mohabbatein2002: Best Dialogue for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham2004: Best Story for Kal Ho Na Ho2011: Best Director for My Name Is Khan |
Screen Awards | 1999: Best Director for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai2004: Best Screenplay for Kal Ho Naa Ho2011: Best Director & Story for My Name Is Khan |
Zee Cine Awards | 1999: Best Director for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
Indian Television Academy Awards | 2005: Best Anchor – Talk/Chat Show for Koffee with Karan |
Producers Guild Film Awards | 2011: Best Director for My Name Is Khan2013: President’s Honour for Student of the Year |
Stardust Awards | 2013: Dream Director for Student of the Year |
Favorites Things | |
Food | Parsi Food |
Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Rishi Kapoor |
Actress | Meryl Streep, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor |
Film | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge |
Destination | New York |
TV Show | The Golden Girls |
Drink(s) | Saint Emilion (Wine), Dom Perignon (Pink champagne) |
Fashion Brand | Givenchy |
Perfume | Creed |
Restaurant | Starbucks Coffee in Mumbai |
Song | Dafli Wale Dafli Baja |
Residence and Contact Address | |
Birth Place | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Home Town | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Present Residence | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
House Address | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Phone No / Mobile No | Not Known |
Email ID | Not Known |
Website | Not Known |
Social Media | |
@karanjohar | |
@karanjohar/ | |
@karanjohar/ | |
Wikipedia | @Karan_Johar |
Karan Johar Wikipedia
He was born Rahul Kumar on May 25, 1972, but is better known by his stage name KJo. Film and television director Karan Johar is well-known in India and is primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema. Through his renowned production company, Dharma Productions, he has played a crucial part in introducing a number of great performers to the industry.
Karan Johar is Engaged to be Married
Regarding Karan Johar’s marital status, there has been a lot of speculative discussion on numerous forums. In actuality, Karan decided against getting married and instead used a surrogate to conceive children.
Karan Johar’s Net Worth
Net Worth – Rs. 855 Crore
Net Worth (2023) | $215 Million |
Net Worth In Indian Rupees | 1740 Crore INR |
Profession | Indian film director |
Monthly Income And Salary | 10 Crore + |
Yearly Income | 100 Crore + |
Last Updated | 2023 |
Body Measurements | Not Yet Update |
Birth Place | Mumbai Maharashtra India |
Children | Son: YashDaughter: Roohi |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Height In CM | 178 CM |
Height In Meter | 1.78 M |
Nationality | Indian |
Parents | Father: Yash JoharMother: Hiroo Johar |
Profession | Director Producer Writer |
Siblings | |
Spous | Not Yet Update |
Weight | 77 Kg170 Lbs |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |