Karan Johar is a very successful director and producer from Bollywood’s films, which are mainly about love triangles and family dramas, have received both commercial and critical acclaim. Known for their opulent sets, overseas locations, trendy costumes, etc., his big budget films have captured the imagination of moviegoers since its debut. In addition, he is also the head of Dharma Productions , which is one of the leading production companies in India and has financed some of the most successful films of the last decade.

Karan is also famous for his cheeky chat show Coffee with Karan The movie industry’s biggest stars have been competing for the coveted ‘coffee hamper’. In addition, he has also acted as a judge on other reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa , India’s Got Talent , and India’s Next Superstars . Since 2017, the acclaimed director has dedicated himself to raising his twin children, Yash and Roohi, alongside his mother, Hiroo Johar. He has 10 million followers on Instagram and 17 million followers on Twitter.

Born name

Rahul Kumar Johar

nickname

Karan, KJo

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Residence

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

nationality

training

Karan attended the Greenlawns High School in Mumbai.

He later enrolled in the College of Commerce and Economics and completed a master’s degree in French.

occupation

Director, producer, actor, costume designer, screenwriter, TV presenter

family

• Father – Yash Johar (Producer) (died of cancer in 2004)
• Mutter – Hiroo Johar (b. Chopra)
• Siblings – None
• Others – Yash Chopra (maternal uncle) (director, producer), Pamela Chopra (maternal aunt) (wife of Yash Chopra) (producer, playback singer), Aditya Chopra (maternal cousin) (son of Yash Chopra) (director, producer , Author), Uday Chopra (maternal cousin) (son of Yash Chopra) (actor, producer), Rani Mukerji (sister-in-law) (wife of Aditya Chopra) (actress), BR Chopra (maternal uncle) (director, producer), Ravi Chopra (Cousin Brother) (son of BR Chopra) (director) (Died 2014), Kapil Chopra (nephew) (son of Ravi Chopra), Abhay Chopra (nephew) (son of Ravi Chopra), Dharam Raj Chopra (maternal uncle) (Cameraman), Raj Chopra (Maternal Uncle) (Movie Distribution), Kuldeep Raj Chopra (Maternal Uncle) (Banker)

Manager

unknown

To build

Average

Height

5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm

weight

74 kg

friend/spouse

Karan Johar dated –

1. Ekta Kapoor (2007) – In 2007, Karan had jokingly mentioned that he would marry TV tsarina Ekta Kapoor if they both stayed single in the future. Ekta, too, responded with a friendly banter that formed the basis for such rumours.
2. Vandana Melwani (2011) – Karan was speculated to be married, the alliance was reportedly blessed by his mother, Hiroo Johar. But Karan dismissed claims that he preferred to remain single for the rest of his life.
3. Manish Malhotra (2018) – Designer Manish Malhotra and Karan have been friends for more than 20 years and are often partied together. Their friendship came under fire in May 2018 when Manish wished his close friend a happy birthday. The rumor mill immediately went into overdrive, calling them a romantic couple. However, the designer claimed that they are more like brothers.
4. Prabal Gurung (2019) – Karan-based American fashion designer Prabal Gurung’s rumors started in May 2019 when the former wished him on Instagram on his birthday. However, Gurung quickly made it clear that their love was not romantic and that Karan is his dearest friend, mentor and big brother.
5. Shahrukh Khan – Karan and actor Shah Rukh Khan have a close bond that has always been the subject of media speculation. The duo have been accused of being in a secret relationship but Karan has always maintained that Shah Rukh is one of his closest friends and similar family to him.
6. In February 2017, Karan introduced his twin children, Yash and Roohi to the media. The children were born from surrogacy at a hospital in Mumbai. In addition, he has refrained from speaking about the mother’s identity.

race/ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

hair colour

Schwarz

However, his hair is showing signs of gray due to his advancing age.

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Karan’s sexuality has always been a topic of debate as he has been romantically involved with many of his male friends. Although he has hinted at being gay on numerous occasions, Karan has neither confirmed nor denied these speculations.

distinguishing features

• Sharp sense of style
• Usually wears black clothes

brand promotion

Karan has done endorsement work for the following brands –

• Nescafe Gold
• Johnnie Walker
• Timond Clocks (2007)
• Falguni Shane Peacock
• Gucci
• Palm Angels
• Dolce & Gabbana
• Balenciaga

Religion

Hinduism

Known for

• Directing and producing blockbuster movies like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai , Dostana , Raazi , Live and Think No Tomorrow , Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani , Kapoor & Sons , Ae Dil Hai Mushkil , etc.
• His celebrity talk show Coffee with Karan in which many Bollywood personalities have openly confessed, leading to several controversies

first movie

In 1995, Karan made his big screen debut as Rocky, a friend of protagonist Raj (played by Shah Rukh Khan) in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge .

First TV show

Karan made his TV show debut in 1989 in DD National’s Indradhanush sci-fi fantasy series as Srikant.

Personal trainer

It wasn’t until after the birth of his twins at age 45 that Karan began to take his fitness goals seriously. At Ranbir Kapoor’s urging, he began training with celebrity trainer Kunal Gir in May 2017. Gir, who has coached celebrities like Rana Daggubati, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ranbir Kapoor and many others, helped the ace director lose 17 kilos in 4 months.

His workouts consisted of 30 to 40 minute workouts, including sweating on the treadmill for 6 minutes 4 times a week. Karan trained with weights for 3 days and spent a day doing an intense cardio pool workout. On days when he couldn’t go to the gym, his trainer offered him alternative exercises that could be done on the go.

Karan completely eliminated carbohydrates and sugar from his diet and followed a ratio of 70% proteins and 30% fats. His diet included organic vegetables, meat, eggs high in omega-3 fatty acids, and higher amounts of fiber to help him lose body fat faster. Additionally, his meals were taken every 3 hours and cooked only in macadamia nut oil. He also ate raw nuts and flaxseed and was allowed to cheat once a week.

Karan Johar favorite things

• Movies – Kabhie Kabhie (1976), Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Masoom (1983), Lamhe (1991), Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), Awaara (1951), Sholay (1975), Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Satya (1998), Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), Chak de! India (2007), Roman Holiday (1953), Titanic (1997), Eternal Sunshine of the Immaculate Mind (2004), Blue Valentine’s Day (2010)
• Indian cinema couple – Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor
• Song from the movie Baar Baar Dekho – Teri Khair Mangdi
• Actor – Ranbir Kapoor
• Film, Den er inszeniert hat – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
• Autor – Ayn Rand, Enid Blyton
• Fictional hero – Howard Roark from the 1943 novel The Wellhead
• Book-to-Screen Adaptation – The Bridges of Madison County
• City – New York, London
• Lied – Lag Jaa Gale by Lata Mangeshkar (Aus dem Film von 1964) Woh Kaun Thi? ,
• Actress – Sridevi
• Wine – Saint Emilion
• Champagner – Dom Perignon (Pink)
• TV Show – The Golden Girls
• Kitchen – Parsi food
• Fragrance – Creed
• Evening wear – velvet blazer
• Schuster – Christian Louboutin
• Cafe – Starbucks
• Restaurant – The Little House in London

Karan Johar Facts

1. The first film Karan ever saw was Roman Holidays at the age of 6 in a theatre.
2. His father, Yash Johar, planned to include him as an actor in one of his films.
3. For his role as Kaizad Khambatta in Velvet Bombay (2015), Karan received a signature fee of just 11 rupees.
4. He had the central idea for his film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, based on the 2004 film Before the Sunset, during a trip to London.
5. Karan was a strong believer in numerology and used the letter “K” in all of his film titles. After watching Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) which highlighted the negative effects of numerology, he discontinued the practice.
6. He was one of the jury members at the Miss World competition held in Poland in September 2006. He is the first Indian filmmaker to be part of such a beauty pageant.
7. Karan and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were the only Indians invited to the opening ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012.
8. When cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul appeared on Coffee with Karan in January 2019, their sexist and misogynistic comments were met with a backlash. As a result, both cricketers were suspended from the ongoing series in Australia.
9. He has received a Filmfare Award for Best Director twice for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1999 and My Name is Khan in 2011.
10. One of his greatest ambitions is to win an Oscar in his lifetime. He also perfected his acceptance speech, which read, “This is for you, India.”
11. The screenplay by Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is included in the library of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
12. In 2017, Karan attended the World Economic Forum as a cultural guide.
13. In 2017, actress Kangana Ranaut appeared on his talk show Coffee with Karan and called out him as the flag-bearer of nepotism in the film industry.
14. In December 2014, Karan launched his jewelry line “KJo for Gehna” in collaboration with Gehna Jewelers. The jewelery collection includes lapel pins, cuffs and palm bracelets, among others.
15. Karan had launched a new vertical, Dharma 2.0 , under his home banner Dharma Productions. The new company will focus solely on creating commercials.
16. His twin children Yash and Roohi are named after his parents. His son is named after his father, Yash Johar, and his daughter’s name is a renaming of his mother’s name, Hiroo.
17. He published his autobiography, An Unsuitable Boy, on January 9, 2017.
18. Karan is godfather to two of Shah Rukh Khan’s children – Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan.
19. Karan founded his digital content company Dharmatic Entertainment in November 2018.
20. In 2016, Karan and Kajol’s 25-year friendship suffered a serious blow when the latter accused him of sabotaging her husband Ajay Devgn’s film. Incidentally, his film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil collided with Devgn’s Shivaay at the box office on October 28, 2016. Karan detailed the entire episode in his autobiography ( An Unsuitable Boy ), expressing how their friendship was gone forever. After the birth of his twins, Kajol grabbed him and they decided to bury the hatchet.
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