Karan Johar is an Indian film director, producer, actor and TV Personality who works in Hindi Films. He is casually alluded to as KJo. He is considered one of the successful film director and producer in India.
Karan Johar, was originally named as Rahul Kumar Johar. He was born on 25 May, 1972 in Mumbai, India. He is the child of Hiroo Johar and the film producer Yash Johar, founder of Dharma Productions. His mother is the youngest sister of Late Yash Chopra. He completed his high school education from Greenlawns High School. He then attended the H.R. School of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He got his graduate degree in the French language. Also Read : Alia Bhatt Wiki, Bio, Age, Career and Personal Life
Karan Johar began his profession in the media industry from acting. In 1989, he performed the role of Shrikant in the Doordarshan Serial Indradhanush. In 1998, he directed the blockbuster sentimental film, Kuch Hota Hai, garnered him the Filmfare Awards for Best Screenplay, and Best Director. He directed the troupe shows Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001.
Karan Johar, furthermore directed Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna in 2006. In 2010, he directed film My Name Is Khan. For this film, he received his 2nd Filmfare Award for Best Director. He runs a TV syndicated program, Koffee with Karan. He likewise hosts a show Calling Karan on the radio. He, also appeared as a judge of various many Hindi Shows such as India’s Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, India’s Next Superstars. Also Read : Sunny Leone Wiki, Bio, Age, Career and Personal Life
Wiki – Bio :
| Date of Birth / Age : | 25 May 1972 / 47 years (as in 2020) |
| Nick Name : | KJo |
| Full Name : | Karan Dharma Kama Johar |
| Birth Place : | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Home Town : | Mumbai, India |
| Height : | 175 Cm |
| Weight : | 77 Kg |
| Religion / Caste : | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign : | Gemini |
| Education : | MA |
| School : | Greenlaws High School, Mumbai |
| College / University : | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Profession : | Director, Producer, Writer and TV Host |
| Debut : | TV Debut : Indradhanush, Directorial Debut : Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
| Marital Status : | Single |
| Wife / Girlfriend / Affairs / EX : | N/A |
| Children : | Yash (Son), Roohi (Daughter) (Both Surrogate) |
| Parents : | Yash Johar (Father), Hiroo Joha (Mother) |
| Siblings : | Aditya Chopra, Uday Chopra (Cousin brothers) |
| Net Income : | 6-8 Crore |
| Net Worth : | $ 200 million (approx) |
| Hobbies : | Collecting Old Things, Dance |
| Food Habit : | Non Veg |
| Favorite Food : | Parsi food |
| Favorite Destination : | New York |
| Favorite Actor : | Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Rishi Kapoor |
| Favorite Actress : | Meryl Streep, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor |
| Favorite Film : | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge |
| Favorite TV Show : | The Golden Girls |
| Favorite Color : | Black |
| Cars Collection : | Jaguar XF |
| Address : | (Office) 2nd Floor, Supreme Chambers, 17-18 Shah Industrial Estate, 201 202, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400053 |
| Contact / Email : | N/A |
| Social Profile : | Facebook Twitter Instagram |
Awards :
National Film Awards :
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Director) for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai – 1999
Filmfare Awards :
Best Director Award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai – 1999
Best Dialogue Award, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham – 2002
Best Director Award, My Name Is Khan – 2011
IIFA Awards :
Best Costume Designer for Mohabbatein – 2001
Best Dialogue for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham – 2002
Best Story for Kal Ho Na Ho – 2004
Best Director for My Name Is Khan – 2011
Controversies :
- He had a twitter battle with Ram Gopal Varma after the release of Student of the Year in 2012.
- In 2015, an FIR was lodged against Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor for their participation in the controversial AIB Roast.
- After the trailer of Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Ajay Devgan‘s Shivaay, KRK gave a biased reviews in favor of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Following it, Ajay Devgan claimed that Karan Johar paid KRK for the trailer reviews.
- After the Uri attack in September 2016, Pakistani actors such as Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan left India but Karan continuously supported them on twitter.
- Following Sushant Singh Rajput‘s suicide on 14 June 2020, Karan Johar was criticized by many for promoting nepotism in Bollywood. His name also appeared in an FIR filed in Bihar against some Bollywood personalities, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Salman Khan, and Ekta Kapoor. [Jai TV]
Some Known Facts about Karan Johar :
- Does Karan Johar smoke ?: Not Known
- Does Karan Johar drink alcohol ?: Yes
- Karan Johar, loves to dance, and collecting old things.
- He had a crush on Twinkle Khanna, Wife of Akshay Kumar.
- Karan made his first Bollywood appearance in the movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge as Rocky.
- Before stepping into direction, he assisted famous director Late Yash Chopra.
- In 2006, he became the first Indian filmmaker to become a jury member in the Miss World contest held in Warsaw, Poland.
- In 2015, he played a negative role of Kaizad Khambatta in the film Bombay Velvet.
- Karan Johar moved toward becoming a dad to twins on February, 2017 in Mumbai. Karan Johar named his children against the names of his parents.
- Once Karan Johar trusted that the letter K would bring his movies achievement and distinction and thus thought of names of his films like Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
- He loves wearing velvet jackets.
- For his direction Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, he wrote the entire film script in 30 days.
- Although Karan’s best friend is Shah Rukh Khan, he is very impressed with Hrithik Roshan‘s work.
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