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Karan Johar

Karan Johar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, costume designer, television personality and actor. He is mainly known for his work in Hindi films. His father, Yash Johar was the acclaimed producer. Karan Johar made his directorial debut with the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. But, he had also worked as an Assistant Director on Aditya Chopras Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayengein the year 1995. He bagged Filmfare awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay for this movie. His next two films were Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. He earned the second fFilmfare award for Best Director from the movie My Name Is Khan. He produced several successful films under the Dharma Productions banner. He is one of the leading director-producers in Hindi cinema. Karan Johar puts up in Mumbai, India. He did his schooling from Greenlawns High School and did graduation from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He also holds a masters degree in French. In the 1989 Doordarshan Serial Indradhanush, he worked in the role of Shrikant. He acted in "Indradhanush" Doordarshan Serial, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Main Hoon Na, Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak, Alag, Salaam-e-Ishq, Om Shanti Om, C Kkompany, Fashion, Luck by Chance, Bombay Velvet and Shaandaar. In 1999, he was awarded the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Director) for the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. In 2002, he won Filmfare Best Dialogue Award for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and in 2011, Filmfare Best Director Award for My Name Is Khan. In 2001, he won IIFA Award for Best Costume Designer (Mohabbatein), IIFA Award for Best Dialogue in 2002 for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, IIFA Award for Best Story in Kal Ho Na Ho for 2004 and IIFA Award for Best Director for My Name Is Khan in 2011. In 2011, Karan Johar was awarded the Apsara Award for Best Director for My Name Is Khan and in 2013 the President's Honour for Student of the Year. In 1999, he was awarded the Screen Award for Best Director for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and in 2004, Screen Award for Best Screenplay in 'Kal Ho Naa Ho. In 1999, Karan Johar was given Zee Cine Award for Best Director for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Zee Cine Award for Best Director for My Name Is Khan in 2011, Stardust Award for Dream Director for Student of the Year 2013. In the year 2007, Karan was chosen as one of 250 Global Young Leaders by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum 2006. He also became the first Indian filmmaker to be a jury member in the Miss World competition, in Warsaw, Poland. In addition to that, he was only other Indian apart from the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to be invited for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics. Karan Johar stepped into the film industry as an assistant director for the movie Dilwale Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The movie is regarded as a landmark in Hindi cinema. The directorial work of Karan Johar has been under the Dharma Productions. Dharma production banner was founded by Yash Johar. After the death of Yash Johar, Karan Johar took over the banner. Karan produced many films as well, namely; Kal Ho Naa Ho, Dostana, I Hate Luv Storys, Agneepath, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, 2 States, We are family, Wake up Sid, Kurbaan, Baar Baar Dekho, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Shaandar, Brothers, Ungli, Hasee to phasee, Gori tere pyar main, Kapoor & Sons, etc. Karan Johar also hosts Koffee with Karan. He interviews directors, actors, producers, and other personalities of the Hindi film industry on his show. For years, he has been an integral part of the jury in reality shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Indias Got Talent.

Kalank Inspires Hilarious Memes After Its Release, Twitterati Says 'Tabah Ho Gaye' After Watching The Period Drama
India.com Buzz Desk | April 18, 2019 10:40 PM IST
Karan Johar's multi-starrer, mega-budget Kalank may have registered 2019's biggest opening day colle...
Kalank Inspires Hilarious Memes After Its Release, Twitterati Says 'Tabah Ho Gaye' After Watching The Period
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Student of The Year 2: Ananya Panday, Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria to Release 'The Jawaani Song' Tomorrow
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 17, 2019 10:53 PM IST
The first song of Student of The Year 2 starring Tara Sutaria, Ananya Panday and Tiger Shroff, will ...
Student of The Year 2: Ananya Panday, Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria to Release 'The Jawaani Song' Tomorrow
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2019-04-17T11:53:07+00:00
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Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar at Kalank Special Screening
India.com Buzz Desk | April 17, 2019 3:51 PM IST
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Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Karan Johar at Kalank Special Screening
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2019-04-17T04:51:18+00:00
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Sanjay Dutt Finally Reveals he Was 'Nervous' Working With Madhuri Dixit After 25 Years in Kalank
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 15, 2019 7:20 AM IST
Actor Sanjay Dutt is reuniting with Madhuri Dixit after a hiatus of 25 years. While their characters...
Sanjay Dutt Finally Reveals he Was 'Nervous' Working With Madhuri Dixit After 25 Years in Kalank
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2019-04-14T20:20:32+00:00
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Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira: Pritam Chakraborty Decodes Kriti Sanon's Special Eid Song From Kalank
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 13, 2019 11:26 AM IST
Kalank's next song titled Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira is going to be out today. The fun-filled song feat...
Aira Gaira Nathu Khaira: Pritam Chakraborty Decodes Kriti Sanon's Special Eid Song From Kalank
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2019-04-13T00:26:36+00:00
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Kalank: Madhuri Dixit Finally Breaks Silence on Bahaar Begum vs Chandramukhi
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 13, 2019 9:56 AM IST
Actor Madhuri Dixit is playing the character of a courtesan named Bahaar Begum in her upcoming film ...
Kalank: Madhuri Dixit Finally Breaks Silence on Bahaar Begum vs Chandramukhi
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2019-04-12T22:56:50+00:00
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Alia Bhatt on Varun Dhawan: He Was a Boy Before, People Will See Him Transform Into a Man
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 13, 2019 7:10 AM IST
Kalank is reuniting actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt for the fourth time on-screen. The two are co...
Alia Bhatt on Varun Dhawan: He Was a Boy Before, People Will See Him Transform Into a Man
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2019-04-12T20:10:49+00:00
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Student of The Year 2 Trailer Out: Tiger's Action And Ananya, Tara's Glamour is Unmissable
India.com Buzz Desk | April 12, 2019 5:42 PM IST
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Student of The Year 2 Trailer Out: Tiger's Action And Ananya, Tara's Glamour is Unmissable
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2019-04-12T06:42:09+00:00
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Student of The Year 2 Trailer Out: Tiger Shroff Does Fab Action While Ananya Panday-Tara Sutaria Add Glamour
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 12, 2019 1:11 PM IST
The makers of Student of The Year 2 have released its much-awaited trailer. The film features Tiger ...
Student of The Year 2 Trailer Out: Tiger Shroff Does Fab Action While Ananya Panday-Tara Sutaria Add Glamour
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2019-04-12T02:11:46+00:00
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Student of The Year 2: Ananya Panday Unveils New Poster Ahead of Trailer Release
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 11, 2019 4:43 PM IST
Ananya Panday is the talk of the town with her debut film Student of The Year 2 releasing soon and m...
Student of The Year 2: Ananya Panday Unveils New Poster Ahead of Trailer Release
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2019-04-11T05:43:54+00:00
2019-04-11T05:43:54+00:00
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Student of The Year 2 Star Tiger Shroff 'Races to The Finish Line' With New Poster Ahead of Trailer Release
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 11, 2019 10:51 AM IST
As the countdown to the trailer of Puneet Malhotra directorial, nears the end, producer Karan Johar ...
Student of The Year 2 Star Tiger Shroff 'Races to The Finish Line' With New Poster Ahead of Trailer Release
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2019-04-10T23:51:35+00:00
2019-04-10T23:51:35+00:00
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Student of The Year 2 New Poster: Tiger Shroff Looks All Ready to Take up The College Journey And Its Challenges
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 10, 2019 1:21 PM IST
Filmmaker Karan Johar's Student of The Year 2 starring Tiger Shroff, Ananya Pandey and Tara Sutaria ...
Student of The Year 2 New Poster: Tiger Shroff Looks All Ready to Take up The College Journey And Its Challen
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2019-04-10T02:21:17+00:00
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Student of The Year 2 Actors Ananya Pandey, Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria Hint at Film Teaser Launch?
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 10, 2019 10:00 AM IST
The second franchise of Student of The Year is all set to hit the theatres on May 10, 2019 and looks...
Student of The Year 2 Actors Ananya Pandey, Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria Hint at Film Teaser Launch?
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Watch Tabaah Ho Gaye Song From Kalank: Madhuri Dixit is Magic, This Can't be Missed!
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 9, 2019 3:19 PM IST
The much-awaited song from Kalank featuring Madhuri Dixit - Tabaah Ho Gaye, is out now. As expected,...
Watch Tabaah Ho Gaye Song From Kalank: Madhuri Dixit is Magic, This Can't be Missed!
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2019-04-09T04:19:21+00:00
2019-04-09T04:19:21+00:00
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Tabaah Ho Gaye New Stills: Madhuri Dixit Looks Stunning Beyond Words as Bahaar Begum in Kalank's Song
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 9, 2019 1:47 PM IST
The buzz around Kalank's new song Tabaah Ho Gaye is quite high. The only reason being it's a solo so...
Tabaah Ho Gaye New Stills: Madhuri Dixit Looks Stunning Beyond Words as Bahaar Begum in Kalank's Song
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2019-04-09T02:47:01+00:00
2019-04-09T02:47:01+00:00
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Tabaah Ho Gaye: Madhuri Dixit Talks About Beauty of Saroj Khan's Songs, Classical Dance And Kalank
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 9, 2019 10:40 AM IST
Tabaah Ho Gaye, the stunning solo number featuring actor Madhuri Dixit from Kalank is going to be ou...
Tabaah Ho Gaye: Madhuri Dixit Talks About Beauty of Saroj Khan's Songs, Classical Dance And Kalank
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2019-04-08T23:40:27+00:00
2019-04-08T23:40:27+00:00
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Tabaah Ho Gaye: Karan Johar Releases New Still of Madhuri Dixit From Big Kalank-Song, Video Out Tomorrow
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 8, 2019 8:25 AM IST
Producer Karan Johar has announced the next title track of his upcoming film Kalank. The film has a ...
Tabaah Ho Gaye: Karan Johar Releases New Still of Madhuri Dixit From Big Kalank-Song, Video Out Tomorrow
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2019-04-07T21:25:35+00:00
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Kesari Box Office: Akshay Kumar's Film on Battle of Saragarhi Earns Rs 137.17 cr, Saturday-Sunday Become Crucial
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 6, 2019 1:47 PM IST
Anurag Singh's latest offering, Kesari, starring Akshay Kumar in the role of a brave Sikh soldier, h...
Kesari Box Office: Akshay Kumar's Film on Battle of Saragarhi Earns Rs 137.17 cr, Saturday-Sunday Become Cruc
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2019-04-06T02:47:20+00:00
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Kalank Trailer Out: Alia Bhatt-Varun Dhawan-Aditya Roy Kapoor Portray a Larger than Life Love Story
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 3, 2019 4:22 PM IST
Releasing just when fans couldn't wait anymore, Kalank's trailer starring Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, ...
Kalank Trailer Out: Alia Bhatt-Varun Dhawan-Aditya Roy Kapoor Portray a Larger than Life Love Story
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2019-04-03T05:22:02+00:00
2019-04-03T05:22:02+00:00
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Kalank: Varun Dhawan Reveals Blood in Bull-Fighting Scene is Real, Talks About Beefing up His Body
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 2, 2019 7:32 AM IST
Actor Varun Dhawan will be seen performing some chest-thumping action scenes in his upcoming film Ka...
Kalank: Varun Dhawan Reveals Blood in Bull-Fighting Scene is Real, Talks About Beefing up His Body
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2019-04-01T20:32:37+00:00
2019-04-01T20:32:37+00:00
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