Karan Johar
Director

Karan Johar

Active Bollywood
Based In Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Years Active 1989 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

Karan Johar Biography

Karan Johar full Information

  • Full Name: Karan Kumar Johar
  • Nickname: KJo
  • Profession: Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, TV Host, Actor, Costume Designer
  • Date of Birth: 25 May 1972
  • Age: 53 Years (as of 2026)
  • Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Height: Approx. 5 feet 9 inches
  • Weight: Approx. 80 kg
  • Eye Colour: Black
  • Hair Colour: Black

Family Details

  • Father: Yash Johar
  • Mother: Hiroo Johar
  • Siblings: None
  • Children: Yash Johar and Roohi Johar (via surrogacy)

Education

  • School: Greenlawns High School, Mumbai
  • College: H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
  • Qualification: Master’s degree in French

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight
1972 Started acting career as child artist in Achanum Bappayum
1974 Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Rajahamsam
1975 Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Prayanam
1975 Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Swami Ayyappan
1982 Played first lead role in Ina
1992 Appeared in Tamil superstar film Annaamalai
1994 First film credited with the name “Karan” in Nammavar
1996 Gained popularity through hit Tamil film Kadhal Kottai
1997 Noticed for roles in Love Today and Nerukku Ner
1998 Became widely recognized in Tamil cinema with multiple successful films
1999 Acted in popular films like Minsara Kanna and Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Played villain and supporting roles in commercial Tamil films
2006 Made comeback as lead actor with Kokki
2007 Earned praise for Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar
2008 Starred in action film Kathavarayan
2009 Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for Malayan
2011 Appreciated for performance in Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
2016 Appeared in lead role in Uchathula Shiva

Awards List

Year Career Highlight
1972 Started acting career as child artist in Achanum Bappayum
1974 Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Rajahamsam
1975 Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Prayanam
1975 Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for Swami Ayyappan
1982 Played first lead role in Ina
1992 Appeared in Tamil superstar film Annaamalai
1994 First film credited with the name “Karan” in Nammavar
1996 Gained popularity through hit Tamil film Kadhal Kottai
1997 Noticed for roles in Love Today and Nerukku Ner
1998 Became widely recognized in Tamil cinema with multiple successful films
1999 Acted in popular films like Minsara Kanna and Poovellam Kettuppar
2000 Played villain and supporting roles in commercial Tamil films
2006 Made comeback as lead actor with Kokki
2007 Earned praise for Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar
2008 Starred in action film Kathavarayan
2009 Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for Malayan
2011 Appreciated for performance in Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
2016 Appeared in lead role in Uchathula Shiva

About Karan Johar

Karan Johar is an Indian filmmaker, producer, actor, and television host associated with Bollywood cinema.
He is famous for directing and producing blockbuster Hindi films and hosting Koffee with Karan.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).
Dharma Productions.
Yes, he has twins named Yash Johar and Roohi Johar.

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