Karan Johar

Director | Producer | 25 May 1972

Karan Johar is an Indian film director and producer known for mainstream Bollywood dramas and family entertainers. He founded Dharma Productions, launched several successful actors, and has also worked as a television host and screenwriter. Johar is a prominent figure in contemporary Hindi cinema.

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Karan Johar: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Karan Johar
Date Of Birth	25 May 1972
Age	53 Years
Birth Place	Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Height	NA
Profession	Director, Producer
Current Residence	Mumbai, India
Religion	Hinduism
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Hobbies	Fashion, Reading, Travelling, Hosting

Karan Johar: Education

Education Qualification	NA
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Karan Johar: Family

Father	Yash Johar
Mother	Hiroo Johar
Siblings	NA
Spouse	NA
Children	Twins: Yash (son) and Roohi (daughter) (via surrogacy)

Karan Johar: Net Worth

Net Worth	Approx. US$40 million (estimated)

Karan Johar: Overview

Karan Johar (born 25 May 1972) is an Indian filmmaker and producer who emerged in the late 1990s as a director of popular Hindi-language films. He made a mark with commercially successful family dramas and romances, establishing Dharma Productions as a leading production house in Bollywood. Over his career Johar has worked as a director, producer, screenwriter and television personality.

Johar’s films often focus on relationships, family dynamics and urban romance; his directorial work helped launch or cement the careers of several major Bollywood stars. As a producer, he has backed a wide variety of projects across genres and supported new talent. In addition to his film work, Johar has hosted talk and reality shows, becoming a visible public figure known for his engagement with both industry peers and audiences.

Beyond filmmaking, Johar is active in fashion and media, frequently participating in public events, panel discussions and industry gatherings. He remains a central and influential presence in contemporary Hindi cinema through both his creative and production roles.

Filmography

Movie/Web Series/TV Shows	Director	Casts	Release Date
Bollywood Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Role as: Director, Producer	Karan Johar	Shah Rukh Khan Kajol Rani Mukerji Sana Saeed Farida Jalal Salman Khan Johny Lever Archana Puran Singh Anupam Kher Reema Lagoo Himani Shivpuri Parzaan Dastur Neelam Kothari Geeta Kapur Farah Khan Manish Malhotra Nikkhil Advani	16 Oct 1998
Bollywood Chand Mera Dil Role as: Director, Producer	Vivek Soni	Ananya Panday Lakshya Lalwani	08 May 2026
Bollywood Homebound Role as: Director, Producer	Neeraj Ghaywan	Ishaan Khatter Vishal Jethwa Janhvi Kapoor	25 Sep 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Karan Johar's most notable films as director?

Karan Johar is best known for directing mainstream Hindi films centered on romance and family themes. Notable directorial works include Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, My Name Is Khan and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

What production company does Karan Johar run?

Karan Johar founded and runs Dharma Productions, a major Bollywood production and distribution company involved in a wide range of Hindi-language films.

Is Karan Johar married and does he have children?

Karan Johar is not married. He is a father to twins, a son named Yash and a daughter named Roohi, born via surrogacy.

Has Karan Johar worked outside directing and producing?

Yes. Apart from directing and producing, Karan Johar has worked as a screenwriter, television host and talk show presenter, and is active in fashion and media appearances.