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Karan Johar was born in Bombay, Maharashtra, son of Yash Johar. He is an Indian filmmaker who made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which made him win Filmfare Award for Best Director. He directed many successful movies like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna and My Name is Khan. The movie, Raazi was produced by him which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film. He is the owner of Dharma Productions. He has hosted many seasons of Koffee with Karan. He has judged the reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and India’s Got Talent.

Karan Johar talks about his one-sided love, calls it ‘torture and worst feeling'

Karan Johar said he experienced pain and anxiety attacks during his phase of one-sided love. He spoke about how he was able to let go of his feelings.

Karan Johar said he wrote Ae Dil Hai Mushkil after his heartbreak.

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Updated on May 08, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Written by Ananya Das

HC upholds stay on film Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar for violating rights

The Bombay High Court upheld stay on the release of Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar as it infringes upon Karan Johar's personality and publicity rights.

File photo of Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar during the screening of Kesari Chapter 2 in Mumbai.(PTI)

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Updated on May 07, 2025 09:00 PM IST

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Karan Johar says he did voice exercises, was told he had 'ladkiyon jaisi awaaz'

Karan Johar said his parents--late Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar were his "safe space". He revealed his father would encourage him to become an actor.

Karan Johar spoke about being treated differently throughout his youth.

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Updated on May 07, 2025 03:56 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Written by Ananya Das

Karan Johar not okay with the ‘career-destroyer’ tag. Here’s what he has to say

Karan Johar mentioned that people praise Adarsh Gourav today, but no one mentions that My Name Is Khan was his first film.

At that moment, Karan is looking forward to his film Homebound with actors Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa.

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Published on May 07, 2025 01:28 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sugandha Rawal

Karan Johar showers praises on ‘terrific’ Suhana Khan; ‘hard working' Aryan Khan

Karan Johar, talking about star kids and outsiders, said that “eventually aap hunar se muqabla nahi karsakte (you can't compete with talent)”.

Karan Johar praised star kids, including Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan.

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Updated on May 07, 2025 11:29 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Written by Ananya Das

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Shah Rukh Khan, Salman steal the show at Karan Johar's glittering Birthday bash

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Karan Johar talks about his one-sided love, calls it ‘torture and worst feeling'

Karan Johar said he experienced pain and anxiety attacks during his phase of one-sided love. He spoke about how he was able to let go of his feelings.

HC upholds stay on film Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar for violating rights

The Bombay High Court upheld stay on the release of Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar as it infringes upon Karan Johar's personality and publicity rights.

Karan Johar says he did voice exercises, was told he had 'ladkiyon jaisi awaaz'

Karan Johar said his parents--late Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar were his "safe space". He revealed his father would encourage him to become an actor.

Karan Johar not okay with the ‘career-destroyer’ tag. Here’s what he has to say

Karan Johar mentioned that people praise Adarsh Gourav today, but no one mentions that My Name Is Khan was his first film.

Karan Johar showers praises on ‘terrific’ Suhana Khan; ‘hard working' Aryan Khan

Karan Johar, talking about star kids and outsiders, said that “eventually aap hunar se muqabla nahi karsakte (you can't compete with talent)”.

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karan johar

Karan Johar said he experienced pain and anxiety attacks during his phase of one-sided love. He spoke about how he was able to let go of his feelings.

The Bombay High Court upheld stay on the release of Shaadi Ke Director Karan Aur Johar as it infringes upon Karan Johar's personality and publicity rights.

Karan Johar said his parents--late Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar were his "safe space". He revealed his father would encourage him to become an actor.

Karan Johar mentioned that people praise Adarsh Gourav today, but no one mentions that My Name Is Khan was his first film.

Karan Johar, talking about star kids and outsiders, said that “eventually aap hunar se muqabla nahi karsakte (you can't compete with talent)”.

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