Director Karan Johar Biography, Height, DOB, Profile – Biography
Name: Karan Johar
Full Name: Karan Dharma Kama Johar
Date of Birth: 25th May, 1972
Born Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation: Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Height: 5.7
Star Sign: Gemini
Father Name: Yash Johar
Mother Name: Hiroo Johar
Siblings: None
Marital Status: Un-married
First Movie: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
Upcoming Movie: Ungli (2013)
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Education: Karan starting his schooling life at the Greenlawns High School in Mumbai and then joined H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai. After he received Masters Degree in French.
Career: Karan Johar starting his film career ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Chopra. The movie features: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri and Karan Johar. In the movie Karan Johar plays the role of Raj (Shahrukh Khan) close friend. Karan Johar was also works as an assistant director on the movie and helped director Aditya Chopra in writing and screenplay. The movie released 20th October, 1995, after released the movie was blockbuster hit at the box office.
Karan Johar began his film director ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ released in 1998. The movie produced by Yash Johar. The movie features: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukherjee. The movie story about a love triangle. After released the movie was blockbuster hit at the box office and audience likes SRK & Kajol Ki Jodi. The movie was won the National Awards and eight Filmfare Awards in 1998.
Karan second movie directorial ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ released in 2001. The movie produced by Yash Johar and movie features: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee. The movie was family drama as like Yash Chopra movie ‘Kabhi Kabhie’, relationship with parent-child. The movie was all time blockbuster hit at the box office. It was also won the five Filmfare Awards.
Karan Johar has given several hit movies such as: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Kal Ho Na Ho (2003), Kaal (2005), Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), Dostana (2008), Kurbaan (2009), Wake Up Sid (2009), My Name Is Khan (2010), I Hate Luv Story’s (2010), Agneepath (2012), Student of The Year (2012), Bombay Talkies (2013), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013).
Karan is not only work with director, producer and screen writer also works with actor such as: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Main Hoon Na (2004), Home Delivery: Aapko…Ghar Tak (2005), Alag (2006), Salaam-e-Ishq (2007), Om Shanti Om (2007), C Kkompany (2008), Fashion (2008), Luck by Chance (2009), Bombay Velvet (2014).
Awards:
1. National Film Awards · National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Director) –Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999)
2. Filmfare Awards · Filmfare Award for Best Director for movie – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999) · Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for movie – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999) · Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue for movie – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2002) · Filmfare Award for Best Director for movie – My Name Is Khan (2011)
3. IIFA Awards · IIFA Award for Best Costume Designer for movie – Mohabbatein (2001) · IIFA Award for Best Dialogue for movie – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2002) · IIFA Award for Best Story for movie – Kal Ho Naa Ho (2004) · IIFA Award for Best Director for movie – My Name Is Khan (2011)
4. Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards · Apsara Award for Best Director for movie – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999) · President’s Honour – Student of the year in 2013
5. Screen Awards · Screen Award for Best Director for movie – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999) · Screen Award for Best Screenplay for movie – Kal Ho Na Ho (2004)
6. Zee Cine Awards · Zee Cine Award for Best Director for movie – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1999) · Zee Cine Award for Best Director for movie – My Name Is Khan (2011)
· Zee Cine Award for Best Story for movie – My Name Is Khan (2011)