Karan Johar biography
Karan Johar is an Indian film director and producer, born on 25 May 1972 in Mumbai.
Karan Johar's screen career began in 1989 with Indradhanush, playing Srikanth.
Karan Johar has appeared in 82 films and 20 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Viyaah Kartaare Da (2026), Chand Mera Dil (2026), Accused (2026).
Karan Johar is best known for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Koffee with Karan.
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Director (2 times), National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Padma Shri in arts.
- Also known as
- Karan Kumar Johar
- Born
- 25 May 1972 (age 54)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Work
- Film director, Film producer, Film actor, Television presenter, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Years active
- 1989 to present
- Known for
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Koffee with Karan
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Director (2 times)
- National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
- Padma Shri in arts
Karan Johar filmography
82 films and 20 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Viyaah Kartaare Da | Punjabi film | ||
| 2026 | Chand Mera Dil | |||
| 2026 | Accused | |||
| 2025 | Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri | |||
| 2025 | Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari | |||
| 2025 | Sarzameen | |||
| 2025 | Nadaaniyan | |||
| 2025 | Kesari Chapter 2 | |||
| 2025 | Homebound | |||
| 2025 | Dhadak 2 | |||
| 2025 | Akaal: The Unconquered | Punjabi film | ||
| 2025 | Aap Jaisa Koi | |||
| 2024 | Yodha | |||
| 2024 | Mr. & Mrs. Mahi | |||
| 2024 | Jigra | |||
| 2024 | Bad Newz | Also directed "Jaanam" music video | ||
| 2024 | Ae Watan Mere Watan | |||
| 2023 | Selfiee | |||
| 2023 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | |||
| 2023 | Kill | |||
| 2022 | Liger | |||
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | |||
| 2022 | Govinda Naam Mera | |||
| 2022 | Gehraiyaan | |||
| 2022 | BrahmÄstra: Part One , Shiva |
Show all 82 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sooryavanshi | |||
| 2021 | Shershaah | |||
| 2021 | Searching for Sheela | Documentary | ||
| 2021 | Meenakshi Sundareshwar | |||
| 2021 | Ajeeb Daastaans | |||
| 2020 | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | |||
| 2020 | Guilty | |||
| 2020 | Ghost Stories | 4th segment | ||
| 2020 | Bhoot , Part One: The Haunted Ship | |||
| 2019 | Student of the Year 2 | |||
| 2019 | Kesari | |||
| 2019 | Kalank | |||
| 2019 | Good Newwz | |||
| 2019 | Drive | |||
| 2018 | Welcome To New York | Karan/Arjun | Double role | |
| 2018 | Simmba | |||
| 2018 | Raazi | |||
| 2018 | Lust Stories | 4th segment | ||
| 2018 | Dhadak | |||
| 2017 | Ok Jaanu | |||
| 2017 | Ittefaq | |||
| 2017 | Badrinath Ki Dulhania | |||
| 2016 | Kapoor & Sons | |||
| 2016 | Dear Zindagi | |||
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | |||
| 2016 | Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | |||
| 2015 | Shaandaar | |||
| 2015 | Bombay Velvet | Kaizad Khambatta | ||
| 2015 | Brothers | |||
| 2015 | All India Bakchod Knockout | |||
| 2014 | Ungli | |||
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania | |||
| 2014 | Hasee Toh Phasee | |||
| 2014 | 2 States | |||
| 2013 | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | |||
| 2013 | Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | |||
| 2013 | Gippi | |||
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Segment: "Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh" | ||
| 2012 | Student of the Year | |||
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | |||
| 2012 | Agneepath | |||
| 2010 | We Are Family | |||
| 2010 | My Name Is Khan | |||
| 2010 | I Hate Luv Storys | |||
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid | |||
| 2009 | Kurbaan | |||
| 2008 | Dostana | |||
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Fanaa | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Alag | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | |||
| 2005 | Home Delivery | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Kaal | |||
| 2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | |||
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | |||
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | |||
| 1995 | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Monty | Also assistant director |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Traitors India | Host | Reality show | |
| 2025 | Do You Wanna Partner | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2024 | The Tribe | , N/a | Reality show; executive producer | |
| 2024 | Showtime | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2024 | Love Storiyaan | , N/a | Documentary; executive producer | |
| 2024 | Gyaarah Gyaarah | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2024 | Call Me Bae | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss 17 | Host | Reality show; (7th & 13th week) | |
| 2022 | The Fame Game | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2022 | Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan | Judge | ||
| 2022 | Bigg Boss 16 | Host | Reality show; (3rd & 18th week) | |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss OTT 1 | Host | Reality show | |
| 2020 | What the Love! with Karan Johar | Host | Reality show | |
| 2018 | India's Next Superstars | Judge | Reality show | |
| 2017 | Dil Hai Hindustani | Judge | Reality show | |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Judge | Reality show | |
| 2012 | India's Got Talent | Judge | Reality show | |
| 2008 | Say Shava Shava | Judge | Reality show | |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan | Host | Reality show | |
| 1989 | Indradhanush | Srikanth |