Karan Kumar Johar[3] (born Rahul Kumar Johar; 25 May 1972),[1] often informally referred to as KJo,[4] is an Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has launched the careers of several successful actors and filmmakers under his company Dharma Productions. The recipient of several accolades, including four National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, he has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2020.[5]
The son of producer Yash Johar, he made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (as director), the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay. His next films, the family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) and the musical romantic drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), were both major commercial successes in both domestic and overseas markets. His social drama My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. Johar produced the spy thriller Raazi (2018) and the biopic Shershaah (2021), both of which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Film, with the latter also earning him the National Film Award β Special Jury Mention as producer.[6] Later, as producer of the fantasy film BrahmΔstra: Part One β Shiva (2022), he won the inaugural National Film Award for Best Film in AVGC.[7] Johar returned to directing with the romantic comedy-drama Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), which earned him another National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.[8] He then went on to produce the drama Homebound (2025), which was chosen as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.[9] These, along with other films he has directed or produced under his company, have established him as one of the leading filmmakers in Hindi cinema.
Johar has also ventured into other avenues of the entertainment industry. He hosts a television talk show, Koffee with Karan since 2004,[10] a dating show What the Love! and a radio show Calling Karan, and appeared as a judge on competition reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and India's Got Talent.
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