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Karan Johar
Active Bollywood
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age56–65
- Active1989 – Present
- Updated
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 |
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