01Filmmaker
Who is Karan Johar?
Short answerKaran Johar is a Filmmaker. Karan Johar is known for Founder of Dharma Productions, Host of Koffee with Karan, Padma Shri recipient, and 1 more.
Source: Wikipedia
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Karan Johar: Age, Records & Everything You've Been Googling
### Biography & Profile Overview - Name & Nickname: Karan Johar (widely known as KJo), born Rahul Kumar Johar. Every answer below has a source.
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54-year-old Filmmaker from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Career began in July 1998; breakthrough in July 1998.
- Works with Dharma Productions, Mercedes-Benz India.
- 17.6M Instagram followers, 7.3M of them active.
Quick facts
- Born
- 25 May 1972 · 54
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Hometown
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality
- Indian
- Profession
- Filmmaker
- Active since
- July 1998
- Education
- Green Lawns High School
- Family
- Yash Johar (father), Hiroo Johar (parent), Yash (child) and Roohi (child)
- Partner
- keeps it private
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02Gemini
How old is Karan Johar?
Short answerKaran is 54. Born on 25 May 1972, so Karan's zodiac sign is Gemini.
Source: Wikipedia, BookMyShow, filmibeat.com
03Hometown
Where is Karan Johar from?
Short answerKaran Johar's hometown is Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Source: Wikipedia, mapsofindia.com
04Education
Where did Karan Johar study?
Short answerKaran Johar studied at Green Lawns High School and H.R. College of Commerce and Economics.
Source: Wikipedia
05Career
How did Karan Johar become famous?
Short answerKaran Johar's career began in July 1998. The breakthrough year was July 1998.
Source: News18 Hindi
06Known for
What is Karan Johar known for?
Short answerKaran Johar is known for Founder of Dharma Productions, Host of Koffee with Karan, Padma Shri recipient and Leading filmmaker in Hindi cinema. Notable works include Homebound (2025), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), Shershaah (2021) and Lust Stories (2018).
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The four eras of Karan
Short answerKaran's career began in July 1998; the breakthrough came in July 1998.
1998–1999
- Won National Award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- Directorial debut with 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', earned 106 crore at box office
- Directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- Career breakthrough
2001–2012
- Breakthrough with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- Won IIFA Award for Best Dialogue for Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Directed Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
- Directed My Name Is Khan, won second Filmfare Award for Best Director
2013–2018
Career peak- Directed segment in anthology film Bombay Talkies
- Received Scroll of Honour - Entertainment at Indian Television Academy Awards
- Directed Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- Won Star Parivaar Award for Favourite Judge for Dil Hai Hindustani
2020–2025
- Honoured with Padma Shri
- Produced Shershaah, won Filmfare Award for Best Film and National Film Award – Special Jury Mention
- Produced Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, won inaugural National Film Award for Best Film in AVGC
- Directed Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, won National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
Source: News18 Hindi, The Times of India, Wikipedia
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Short answerDharma Productions, Mercedes-Benz India.
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Gemini. Karan was born on 25 May 1972.
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