Karan Johar

Karan Kumar Johar (born Rahul Kumar Johar; 25 May 1972), often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian film director, producer and television personality who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has launched the careers of several successful actors and filmmakers under his company Dharma Productions. The recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, he has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2020.

The son of producer Yash Johar, he made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'' (1998), which earned him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (as director), the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay. His next films, the family drama ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' (2001) and the musical romantic drama ''Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'' (2006), were both major commercial successes in both domestic and overseas markets. His social drama ''My Name Is Khan'' (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. Johar produced the spy thriller ''Raazi'' (2018) and the biopic ''Shershaah'' (2021), both of which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Film, with the latter also earning him the National Film Award – Special Jury Award (as producer). These, along with other films he has produced or directed under his company, have established him as one of the leading filmmakers in Hindi cinema.

Johar has also ventured into other avenues of the entertainment industry. He hosts a television talk show, ''Koffee with Karan'' since 2004, a dating show ''What the Love!'' and a radio show ''Calling Karan'', and appeared as a judge on competition reality shows ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'' and ''India's Got Talent.'' Provided by Wikipedia