One of the most exciting and charismatic personality of India, Karan Johar is a screenwriter, producer, director, television host, actor and costume designer. He is famous as KJo among his celebrity friends. Karan Johar is the son of most popular Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar. He made his directing debut with Kuch Kuch Hota hai which was super hit for almost a decade. After that he directed many award winning films like My Name is Khan. Along with directing he has also produced many hit films under Dharma Productions.
Biography / Wiki :-
Real Name | Rahul Kumar Johar, Karan Kumar Johar |
Nickname | KJo |
Known Name | Karan Johar |
Date of Birth | 25 May 1972 |
Age | 51 years ( as of 2024) |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Current Residence | Mumbai , Maharashtra , India |
Nationality | Indian |
Profession | Director, Producer, Writer, TV Host |
Martial Status | Unmarried |
Girlfriends/ Affairs | Not Known |
Religion | Hindu |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Food Habit | Non- Vegetarian |
Karan Johar was born and brought up in Mumbai. He completed his studies from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. During his childhood he was a big fan of Bollywood songs and loved dancing on them. At the age of 4 he wanted to become a hair stylist, a doctor at the age of 10 and finally at the age of 20 he decided to become a film maker. Karan Johar started his acting career with film Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge as Rocky.
Karan Johar was very superstitious and believed that the letter K brings his film fame and success hence he always came up with movie names starting with K like Kabhi Khushi Kabhi gham and Kuch Kuch hota hai but after the success of Munna Bhai MBBS he gave up with this believe and started using different initials. He is said to be a mommy’s boy. Karan Johar s ultimate goal is to bag a Oscar award and walk on the red carpet with the award.
Education, Family , Ethnicity:-
School Name | Greenlaws High School, Mumbai |
College / University | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | M. A. in French |
Ethnicity | Punjabi Hindu |
Father Name | Late Yash Johar (Producer) |
Mother Name | Hiroo Johar |
Brother Name | N/A |
Sister Name | N/A |
Spouse / Wife Name | None |
Childrens ( Kids) Name | Son- Yash (Surrogate) Daughter- Roohi (Surrogate) |
Career / Awards & Achievements :-
Awards & Achievements | Filmfare Awards- 1999: Best Director Award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Filmfare Best Screenplay Award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2002: Best Dialogue Award – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2011: Best Director Award – My Name Is Khan |
National Film Awards– 1999: Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Director) for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | |
IIFA Awards– 2001: Best Costume Designer for Mohabbatein 2002: Best Dialogue for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2004: Best Story for Kal Ho Na Ho 2011: Best Director for My Name Is Khan | |
Net Worth, House & Cars :-
Net Worth | Rs. 835 Crore ($172 million) |
Monthly Salary / Income | Rs. 6-8 crore/TV show season |
House Address | 2nd Floor, Supreme Chambers, 17-18 Shah Industrial Estate, Unit No 201 202, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400053 (Dharma Productions Office) Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai (Home) |
Cars | Jaguar XF |
Favourites :-
Favorite Food | Parsi Food |
Favorite Actor | Shahrukh Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan |
Favorite Actress | Meryl Streep, Kajol, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor |
Favorite Perfume | Creed |
Favorite Hobbies | Collecting Old Things and Antiques |
Favorite TV Show | The Golden Girls |
Favourite Destination | New York |
Favourite Song | Dafli Wale Dafli Baja |
Favorite Fashion Brand | Givenchy |
Figure Measurements ,Chest Size ,Height & Weight :-
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Height | Feet – 5 feet 10 inches |
Meters – 1.78 m | |
Centimeters – 178 cm | |
Weight | In Kilograms – 75 Kg |
Shoe Size – 10 US |
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