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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.

Koffee With Karan 6: Wonder what prompted Priyanka Chopra to add 'Jonas' to her name? The actress reveals
Nirali Kanabar | February 23, 2019 9:25 AM IST
Tomorrow it is going to be the season finale episode of Koffee With Karan 6 and two beautiful actres...
Koffee With Karan 6: Wonder what prompted Priyanka Chopra to add 'Jonas' to her name? The actress reveals
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2019-02-22T22:25:27+00:00
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From taking digs at each other to chilling like BFFs on KWK, here’s how Kareena and Priyanka’s equation has changed over the years
Susri Sahu | February 22, 2019 6:04 PM IST
Now, we all wait for the weekend with all the gusto in the world but some reason we are waiting for ...
From taking digs at each other to chilling like BFFs on KWK, here’s how Kareena and Priyanka’s equation h
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2019-02-22T07:04:35+00:00
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Ranveer Singh's hysterical dance tribute to Salman Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Karan Johar cannot be missed - watch video
BollywoodLife | February 21, 2019 3:12 PM IST
Ranveer Singh is bae! And he is our daily dose of entertainment. The actor took us to the magical wo...
Ranveer Singh's hysterical dance tribute to Salman Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Karan Johar cannot be missed - watc
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2019-02-21T04:12:30+00:00
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Koffee With Karan 6: Ananya Panday's various expressions were followed by a storm of memes on the internet
Nirali Kanabar | February 20, 2019 2:14 PM IST
Chunkey Panday's daughter Ananya is among the many star kids who are making their B-town debut this ...
Koffee With Karan 6: Ananya Panday's various expressions were followed by a storm of memes on the internet
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2019-02-20T03:14:26+00:00
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Karan Johar Slams Twitter User After Being Called 'Flagbearer of Nepotism', Asks Him to go And Watch Gully Boy
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 19, 2019 8:54 PM IST
Filmmaker Karan Johar has launched quite a number of celebrity kids like Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, I...
Karan Johar Slams Twitter User After Being Called 'Flagbearer of Nepotism', Asks Him to go And Watch Gully Bo
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2019-02-19T09:54:40+00:00
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Karan Johar SHUTS UP a troll in typical Gully Boy style and we cannot stop applauding
Dishya Sharma | February 19, 2019 12:52 PM IST
It truly seems like the Gully Boy madness has taken over everyone in Bollywood. B-Town stars have be...
Karan Johar SHUTS UP a troll in typical Gully Boy style and we cannot stop applauding
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2019-02-19T01:52:19+00:00
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Karan Johar thinks Alia Bhatt's Safeena deserves her own spin off; Gully Girl next for Zoya Akhtar?
Susri Sahu | February 19, 2019 12:49 PM IST
That Gully Boy has surpassed expectations and made a home in the hearts of cine-goers is no news. Th...
Karan Johar thinks Alia Bhatt's Safeena deserves her own spin off; Gully Girl next for Zoya Akhtar?
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2019-02-19T01:49:22+00:00
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Tiger Shroff and Ananya Pandey tease Tara Sutaria about Sidharth Malhotra on Karan Johar's show
Urmimala Banerjee | February 18, 2019 12:22 PM IST
This week, we had Tara Sutaria, Ananya Pandey and Tiger Shroff on Karan Johar's chat show. The three...
Tiger Shroff and Ananya Pandey tease Tara Sutaria about Sidharth Malhotra on Karan Johar's show
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2019-02-18T01:22:06+00:00
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‘Don’t forget your roots,’ Kareena Kapoor Khan warns Priyanka Chopra Jonas all because of Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal
Dishya Sharma | February 18, 2019 11:56 AM IST
The upcoming weekend is going to be epic! Why? Well, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas w...
‘Don’t forget your roots,’ Kareena Kapoor Khan warns Priyanka Chopra Jonas all because of Varun Dhawan
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2019-02-18T00:56:35+00:00
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Did you know? Tiger Shroff cannot sleep alone in a big room - find out more about the hottie here
Gauri Chaubal | February 17, 2019 11:37 PM IST
Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday and Tara Sutaria who will be seen in the upcoming Punit Malhotra directo...
Did you know? Tiger Shroff cannot sleep alone in a big room - find out more about the hottie here
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2019-02-17T12:37:10+00:00
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THIS is what is common between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra when it comes to their love lives
Gautham Pattikonda | February 17, 2019 11:12 PM IST
Many years ago, it was reported that not everything was ok between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka ...
THIS is what is common between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra when it comes to their love lives
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2019-02-17T12:12:52+00:00
2019-02-17T12:12:52+00:00
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Tiger Shroff FINALLY breaks silence on his relationship with Disha Patani
Gauri Chaubal | February 17, 2019 9:44 PM IST
While rumours of Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani dating each other have been old news, the two have ne...
Tiger Shroff FINALLY breaks silence on his relationship with Disha Patani
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2019-02-17T10:44:09+00:00
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Karan Johar Gives a Strong Reply to Twitter User After Being Accused of Keeping Twins Roohi And Yash Johar Away From Mother's Love
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 15, 2019 8:53 PM IST
Karan Johar is a proud father of twins Roohi and Yash Johar and is often seen sharing their adorable...
Karan Johar Gives a Strong Reply to Twitter User After Being Accused of Keeping Twins Roohi And Yash Johar Aw
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2019-02-15T09:53:30+00:00
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Pulwama Kashmir Attack: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra And Others From Bollywood React Strongly
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 14, 2019 9:20 PM IST
Bollywood celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher, Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra...
Pulwama Kashmir Attack: Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra And Others From Bollywood Reac
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2019-02-14T10:20:44+00:00
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Karan Johar opens up about being a single parent to his kids Yash and Roohi, says it's "daunting and scary"
Susri Sahu | February 14, 2019 2:07 PM IST
Karan Johar's twins, Yash and Roohi, are the cutest star kids in B-town. And it is next to impossibl...
Karan Johar opens up about being a single parent to his kids Yash and Roohi, says it's "daunting and scary"
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2019-02-14T03:07:05+00:00
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Karan Johar is DONE chasing love and his V-day message will make all singles go ‘Apna Time Aayega’
Susri Sahu | February 14, 2019 1:18 PM IST
Trust Karan Johar to make a statement. The star maker, who is a celebrated director of our times and...
Karan Johar is DONE chasing love and his V-day message will make all singles go ‘Apna Time Aayega’
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2019-02-14T02:18:46+00:00
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Karan Johar Says Having Yash And Roohi Was a 'Selfish Decision' And he Understands a Child Needs Both Mother And Father
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 13, 2019 7:09 PM IST
Filmmaker Karan Johar says that it's difficult to be a single parent. The director of successful Hin...
Karan Johar Says Having Yash And Roohi Was a 'Selfish Decision' And he Understands a Child Needs Both Mother
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2019-02-13T08:09:39+00:00
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Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan kickstart the shooting of Karan Johar's Good News
Ganesh Aaglave | February 13, 2019 10:17 AM IST
The Khiladi of Bollywood, Akshay Kumar is undoubtedly one of the busiest actors of B-Town, who does ...
Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan kickstart the shooting of Karan Johar's Good News
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2019-02-12T23:17:15+00:00
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Kesari Teaser: Akshay Kumar Takes Over 'Colour of Courage' This Holi as he Faces Ten Thousand Enemies, Shares 3 Glimpses From Upcoming Trailer
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 13, 2019 9:46 AM IST
Setting fans on frenzy by releasing new posters of his upcoming film Kesari, actor Akshay Kumar rece...
Kesari Teaser: Akshay Kumar Takes Over 'Colour of Courage' This Holi as he Faces Ten Thousand Enemies, Shares
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2019-02-12T22:46:01+00:00
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Kesari New Poster Out: Akshay Kumar Announces The Countdown Holding Sword in One Hand And a Chakkar in Other
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 11, 2019 11:13 PM IST
Actor Akshay Kumar has released a new poster of his upcoming film Kesari. On the poster, the actor c...
Kesari New Poster Out: Akshay Kumar Announces The Countdown Holding Sword in One Hand And a Chakkar in Other
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2019-02-11T12:13:47+00:00
2019-02-11T12:13:47+00:00
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