Karan Johar, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, is a renowned director, producer, writer, and TV personality. His influence on Bollywood is undeniable, and his career spans decades of significant contributions to the industry.

Wiki/Biography

Born Rahul Kumar Johar on May 25, 1972, in Mumbai, Karan Johar’s name was later changed to Karan Kumar Johar. He is 52 years old (as of 2024) and his zodiac sign is Gemini. He completed his schooling at Greenlawns High School, Mumbai, and holds an M.A. in French from H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
• Eye Colour: Dark Brown
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste and Girlfriend

Karan Johar’s father, Yash Johar, was a well-known film producer. His mother, Hiroo Johar, is also a film producer. He has a large extended family including notable figures in the film industry. His maternal uncles were the renowned filmmakers Baldev Raj Chopra and Yash Chopra, along with Dharam Raj Chopra and Raj Chopra. His maternal aunt is Vimla Chopra, and his maternal cousins include Ravi Chopra, Aditya Chopra, and Uday Chopra.

Rani Mukerji is Karan Johar’s sister-in-law, married to his cousin Aditya Chopra. He is also uncle to Adira, Kapil, and Abhay Chopra. Through surrogacy, Karan became a father to twins, Yash and Roohi Johar.

Career

Karan Johar’s journey began with acting, appearing in the 1989 Doordarshan serial “Indradhanush” and later in “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.” He then transitioned to assistant directing on “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)” before making his directorial debut with the blockbuster “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).”

His career also includes costume design for Shah Rukh Khan in several films and hosting the popular talk show “Koffee with Karan.” He’s been a judge on reality shows and produced numerous films under Dharma Productions, which he inherited after his father’s death, starting with “Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003).” He also authored the book “An Unsuitable Boy” (2016). In a significant development, businessman Adar Poonawalla acquired a 50% stake in Dharma Productions in October 2024, with Karan becoming the executive chairman overseeing creative vision.

Controversies

Karan Johar’s career has not been without controversy. Rumors and disputes with other industry figures have made headlines, including alleged conflicts with Prabhas and Ram Gopal Varma. He has also faced legal challenges, such as the FIR filed against him and other actors for their participation in an AIB roast and accusations of nepotism following Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. Further controversies include accusations surrounding a supposed drug party and allegations made by Suchitra Ramadurai.

Awards

Karan Johar’s achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, including:

Favourites

• Food: Parsi Food
• Filmmakers: Raj Kapoor, Yash Chopra, Sooraj R. Barjatya, Rajkumar Hirani
• Actor: Shah Rukh Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan
• Actress: Meryl Streep, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor
• Destination: New York
• TV Show: The Golden Girls
• Drink: Saint Emilion (Wine), Dom Perignon (Pink Champagne)
• Fashion Brand: Givenchy
• Perfume: Creed
• Restaurant: Starbucks Coffee in Mumbai

Cars Collection

Karan Johar owns a Jaguar XF, among other vehicles.

Net Worth

His net worth is approximately ?835 crore ($172 million).

Facts

Karan Johar has a lifelong love for Bollywood films and dancing. His career aspirations evolved from hairstylist to doctor to copywriter before finally settling on filmmaking. He initially followed numerology in his film titles, starting with the letter ‘K,’ a practice he later abandoned. He’s known for his close relationship with his mother and his fluency in French. He’s also a passionate cricket player and has achieved international recognition, serving as a jury member in the Miss World Contest and being invited to the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.

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