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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.

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Bhanot, Other Celebrities, And Their Struggles With Mental Health Issues
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Shalin spoke on national television about how he had been thinking of giving it all up when the
Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Bhanot, Other Celebrities, And Their Struggles With Mental Health Issues
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Karan Johar to Malaika Arora, Why Celebs Are Drinking Black Water? Know All About it - Watch Video
Toshi Tiwari | December 1, 2022 11:04 AM IST
What is black water and what are it's health benefits which has led celebrities like Karan Johar to
Karan Johar to Malaika Arora, Why Celebs Are Drinking Black Water? Know All About it - Watch Video
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8-year-old Gunjan Sinha From Assam Wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10'
IANS | November 27, 2022 10:06 PM IST
Eight-year-old Gunjan Sinha from Guwahati was declared winner of the dance reality show 'Jhalak
8-year-old Gunjan Sinha From Assam Wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10'
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Karan Johar And Farah Khan All Set To Host IIFA Rocks 2023, Checkout Video To Know Who All Will Perform - Watch
Prashasti Sudhakar | November 17, 2022 1:16 PM IST
Many Bollywood actors including Amit Trivedi, Badshah, Nucleya and Sunidhi Chauhan will perform
Karan Johar And Farah Khan All Set To Host IIFA Rocks 2023, Checkout Video To Know Who All Will Perform - Wat
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Karan Johar Recalls Playing Cupid For Vidya Balan And Siddharth Roy Kapur: ‘Hosted a Dinner...’
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 16, 2022 10:13 PM IST
Karan Johar recalled hosting a dinner for Vidya Balan And Siddharth Roy Kapur and being cupid.
Karan Johar Recalls Playing Cupid For Vidya Balan And Siddharth Roy Kapur: ‘Hosted a Dinner...’
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Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Bhanot Is The OG Eye Candy This Season, HERE’s Why
Tahir Qureshi | November 8, 2022 2:21 PM IST
While there is a hullabaloo around the size of protein intake Shalin has been rightfully asking
Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Bhanot Is The OG Eye Candy This Season, HERE’s Why
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Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Shilpa Shinde Slams Karan Johar And Madhuri Dixit, Says 'Karan Sir ko Dance Nahi Aata' - Watch
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 27, 2022 4:58 PM IST
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Shilpa Shinde slammed Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit and Nora Fatehi over recent
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Shilpa Shinde Slams Karan Johar And Madhuri Dixit, Says 'Karan Sir ko Dance Nahi Aata'
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2022-10-27T05:58:04+00:00
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Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan Recovers From Dengue, Back To Hosting Bigg Boss 16
IANS | October 26, 2022 9:46 PM IST
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is back to hosting the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode after recovering
Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan Recovers From Dengue, Back To Hosting Bigg Boss 16
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2022-10-26T10:46:26+00:00
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Diwali 2022 Puja: Karan Johar Twins With Yash And Roohi; Sidharth Malhotra- Kiara Advani Are so in Love in Latest Pics
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 24, 2022 4:13 PM IST
Karan Johar twinned with his twin children Roohi and Yash at his Diwali 2022 puja. Check vibrant
Diwali 2022 Puja: Karan Johar Twins With Yash And Roohi; Sidharth Malhotra- Kiara Advani Are so in Love in La
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2022-10-24T05:13:15+00:00
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Bigg Boss 16: Karan Johar Gets Slammed by Netizens For Being Biased to Archana Gautam Despite Her Sexist Remark on Gori Nagori
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 23, 2022 12:26 PM IST
Bigg Boss 16: Karan Johar was recently slammed by netizens for being biased to Archana Gautam
Bigg Boss 16: Karan Johar Gets Slammed by Netizens For Being Biased to Archana Gautam Despite Her Sexist Rema
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Salman Khan Down With Dengue, Karan Johar to Host Bigg Boss For Next Couple Of Weeks
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 21, 2022 11:09 PM IST
Earlier reports also suggested that Karan Johar will be seen hosting the Friday special episode of
Salman Khan Down With Dengue, Karan Johar to Host Bigg Boss For Next Couple Of Weeks
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2022-10-21T12:09:12+00:00
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Diwali 2022: Ambani:s To Bachchan's, Know Who Hosts The Most Lavish Diwali Party In Bollywood | Watch Video
Video Desk | October 18, 2022 8:34 PM IST
This year, while things are certainly in better shape and opening up, in this video we are going to
Diwali 2022: Ambani:s To Bachchan's, Know Who Hosts The Most Lavish Diwali Party In Bollywood | Watch Video
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Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kajol Starrer Blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Turns 24; Karan Johar Shares Video | WATCH
Tahir Qureshi | October 16, 2022 11:04 PM IST
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai starring the big guns of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Kajol,
Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kajol Starrer Blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Turns 24; Karan Johar Shares Video
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Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Nishant Bhat Dedicates a Performance to LGBTQ+, Karan Johar Goes 'Numb' - WATCH Viral Video
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 14, 2022 6:30 PM IST
Nishant Bhat mesmerised the audience with his performance dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. Karan
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Nishant Bhat Dedicates a Performance to LGBTQ+, Karan Johar Goes 'Numb' - WATCH Viral
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Karan Johar Quits Twitter to Focus on Positive Energies
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 10, 2022 3:53 PM IST
Karan Johar announced that he is leaving the Twitter platform. Here's how the netizens reacted.
Karan Johar Quits Twitter to Focus on Positive Energies
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Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar Responds to Not Inviting Taapsee Pannu, Says 'When I Ask Taapsee...'
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 29, 2022 1:24 PM IST
Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar fas finally reacted to why Taapsee Pannu hasn't yet been on the
Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar Responds to Not Inviting Taapsee Pannu, Says 'When I Ask Taapsee...'
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2022-09-29T02:24:24+00:00
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Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar Clarifies on Favouring Janhvi Kapoor And Bullying Sara Ali Khan
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 29, 2022 10:21 AM IST
Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar clarified on the allegations by netizens about him favouring
Koffee With Karan 7: Karan Johar Clarifies on Favouring Janhvi Kapoor And Bullying Sara Ali Khan
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2022-09-28T23:21:42+00:00
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Karan Johar Breaks Silence on Not Being Invited to Vicky-Katrina's Wedding: '...Very Embarrassing For me'
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 27, 2022 8:52 PM IST
Karan Johar has finally reacted to not being invited to Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's wedding.
Karan Johar Breaks Silence on Not Being Invited to Vicky-Katrina's Wedding: '...Very Embarrassing For me'
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Koffee With Karan 7: Influencer Guests Kusha Kapila, Tanmay And Others Quiz Karan Johar - Watch
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 26, 2022 3:05 PM IST
Koffee With Karan 7 Awards: Kusha Kapila, Tanmay Bhatt quiz the host Karan Johar. Watch the
Koffee With Karan 7: Influencer Guests Kusha Kapila, Tanmay And Others Quiz Karan Johar - Watch
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2022-09-26T04:05:49+00:00
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Chunky Panday's 60th: Star Kids Aryan Khan, Shanaya Kapoor And Navya Naveli Nanda Attend Birthday Bash - Check Viral Pics
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 25, 2022 8:39 AM IST
Chunky Panday's 60th birthday bash witnessed his daughter Ananya Panday's friends including Shanaya
Chunky Panday's 60th: Star Kids Aryan Khan, Shanaya Kapoor And Navya Naveli Nanda Attend Birthday Bash - Chec
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