Karan Johar often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor and television personality who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the acclaimed producer Yash Johar.
Johar made his directorial debut with the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His next two films were the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), which were both very successful in the overseas market. His counter-terrorism drama My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. These, along with the several successful films he has produced under the Dharma Productions banner, have established him as one of the leading director-producers in Hindi cinema.
Career
Major Profession
Actor
Other Professions
Director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, television host
1999: Filmfare Best Director Award - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 1999: Filmfare Best Screenplay Award � Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2002: Filmfare Best Dialogue Award � Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2011: Filmfare Best Director Award � My Name Is Khan 2001: IIFA Award for Best Costume Designer � Mohabbatein 2002: IIFA Award for Best Dialogue � Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2004: IIFA Award for Best Story � Kal Ho Na Ho 2011: IIFA Award for Best Director - My Name Is Khan 2011: Apsara Award for Best Director - My Name Is Khan 2013: President's Honour - Student of the Year 1999: Screen Award for Best Director � Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2004: Screen Award for Best Screenplay � 'Kal Ho Naa Ho 1999: Zee Cine Award for Best Director � Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2011: Zee Cine Award for Best Director � My Name Is Khan 2011: Zee Cine Award for Best Story � My Name Is Khan 2013: Stardust Award for Dream Director - Student of the Year
