
Karan Johar
Born
May 25, 1972 (53 years old)
Known For
Production
Place of Birth
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Karan Johar often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor and television personality who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the acclaimed producer Yash Johar.
Johar made his directorial debut with the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His next two films were the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), which were both very successful in the overseas market. His counter-terrorism drama My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. These, along with the several successful films he has produced under the Dharma Productions banner, have established him as one of the leading director-producers in Hindi cinema.
Known For

The Traitors
Host · (10 episodes)
2025

The Roshans
Self · (4 episodes)
2025

Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
The Announcer (voice)
2024

Angry Young Men
Self · (3 episodes)
2024

Aapka Apna Zakir
Self · (1 episode)
2024

Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli
Self
2024

The Great Indian Kapil Show
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Galatta Plus Mega Pan India Roundtable 2023
2024

First Act
(6 episodes)
2023

The Romantics
Self · (4 episodes)
2023

Moving In With Malaika
Self · (2 episodes)
2022

Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan
Self - Judge · (26 episodes)
2022

Bigg Boss OTT
(42 episodes)
2021

Searching for Sheela
Self
2021

Star vs Food
Himself · (5 episodes)
2021

Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives
Self · (3 episodes)
2020

What the Love! with Karan Johar
Host · (7 episodes)
2020

Good Newwz
Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song
2019

One Mic Stand
Himself · (1 episode)
2019

Social Media Star With Janice Sequeira
Himself · (1 episode)
2019

Will Smith's Bucket List
Himself · (1 episode)
2019

Simmba
Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
2018

Titu Talks
Karan Johar · (1 episode)
2018

Dance Deewane
Himself · (2 episodes)
2018

Welcome to New York
Karan/Arjun
2018

India’s Next Superstars
Himself - Judge · (2 episodes)
2018

TED Talks India
Self · (1 episode)
2017

Dil Hai Hindustani
Judge · (25 episodes)
2017

Yaaron Ki Baraat
Self · (1 episode)
2016

BFFs with Vogue
Himself · (1 episode)
2016

The Kapil Sharma Show
Himself · (2 episodes)
2016

Shaandaar
Karan Johar
2015

Comedy Nights Bachao
Self · (1 episode)
2015

Bombay Velvet
Kaizad Khambatta
2015

Shamitabh
Self
2015

Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · (2 episodes)
2013

Zee Cine Awards
Host · (1 episode)
2012

India's Most Desirable
Himself · (1 episode)
2011

Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
Himself
2010

Tere Mere Beach Mein
Himself · (1 episode)
2009

India's Got Talent
Self · (2 episodes)
2009

India's Got Talent
Judge · (97 episodes)
2009

Luck by Chance
Self
2009

Oye! It's Friday!
Himself · (1 episode)
2008

Fashion
Himself (Cameo)
2008

C Kkompany
Special Appearance
2008

Om Shanti Om
Self
2007

Cinema Asia: India
Self
2007

Salaam-e-Ishq
Himself (Voice Over)
2007

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Guest Appearance (uncredited)
2006

Alag
Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song
2006

Home Delivery
Himself (uncredited)
2005

The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
Self
2005

Koffee with Karan
Self - Host · (161 episodes)
2004

Indian Idol
Self · (3 episodes)
2004
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself · (4 episodes)
2002

Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self · (2 episodes)
2000

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Rocky, Raj's friend
1995

Filmfare Awards
Host · (16 episodes)
1954