Karan Johar
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Summary
Karan Johar was born on May 25, 1972[1], in Mumbai[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], film actor[5], television presenter[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,979 views/month, #4,205 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Yash Johar[9]
- Mother: Hiroo Johar[10]
- Country of citizenship: India[11]
- Occupation: actor[12], director[13], author[14]
- Educated at: Green Lawns High School[15], H. R. College of Commerce and Economics[16]
- Notable work: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai[17], Koffee with Karan[18]
- Award received: Filmfare Award for Best Director[19], National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[20], Padma Shri in arts[21]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[24]
- Commons category: Karan Johar[25]
- Family name: Johar[26]
- Given name: Karan[27]
- Official website: http://www.mynameiskaran.com[28]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[29], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2018[30], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[32]
- Name in native language: Karan Johar[33]
- Owner of: Dharma Productions[34]
- Start of work period: 1995[35]
Why It Matters
Karan Johar has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Karan Johar born?
Karan Johar's place of birth was Mumbai[2].
Who were Karan Johar's parents?
Karan Johar's father was Yash Johar[9]. Karan Johar's mother was Hiroo Johar[10].
What did Karan Johar do for work?
Karan Johar worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], film actor[5], television presenter[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Karan Johar go to school?
Karan Johar was educated at Green Lawns High School[15] and H. R. College of Commerce and Economics[16].
What awards did Karan Johar receive?
Honors received include Filmfare Award for Best Director[19], National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment[20], and Padma Shri in arts[21].