Learn from the Life Lessons of a Famous Indian Personality ‘Karan Johar’ in the verse of Astrostrategist Hirav Shah.

About Karan Johar:


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Karan Johar aka kjo is a famous indian movie maker of bollywood. He is also known for directing and producing high drama and romantic movies. Besides, he is also a television personality, host, designer, producer, actor and screenwriter.

Karan Johar Biography:

Full Name: Rahul Kumar Johar
Nick name: Kattu Batty
Profession:Director, Producer, author, business person and host

Karan Johar Career:


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Karan Johar made his first Directorial debut as an assistant director in DDLJ. But he directed his first movie in 1998 kuch kuch hota hai. This was his biggest and first blockbuster movie starring Sharukh Khan, Kajol and Rani.

He then went on to become a successful director by giving many box office hits as well winning National and movie awards.

His production house called Dharma has notably produced and co produced many mega and successful hits.

He also appeared in reality shows as Judge. He then started his own talk show which became one of the most talked about shows. New actors dream to visit this show as a guest.

Karan Johar Early Life:

Karan Johar was born in a Mumbai based Punjabi film family. His father Yash Johar was a director and a producer. He founded Dharma Production along with his mother Hiroo Johar.

He made his first appearance in Tv in Doordarshan Channel for a serial ‘Indradhanush’.

Karan Johar's Personal Life:

Date of Birth 25 May 1972
Age As of 2022 50
Birth Place Mumbai, India
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Hobbies Traveling, collection of antique items
Family His family comprises his mother Hiroo Johar and his twin children Yash and Roohi. 
School Greenlawns High school, Mumbai
College H. R. College of commerce and economics, Mumbai
Qualification Graduate
Height 5’ 10"

Karan Johar Horoscope

Zodiac Sign Gemini
Birth Number 7
Destiny Number 4
Lucky Numbers 2, 1, 7

Karan Johar Horoscope Analysis:

He has recently celebrated his 50 th birthday. So, 5+0=5, ruled by mercury and summing up the year 2022 gives number 6 which is ruled by venus.

Karan Johar Reasons for her Success:

“As cited by the Astrostrategist hirav shah, the combined energy of mercury and venus makes this year for him a positively vibrant atmosphere where his bigger projects would financially do well in box offices. ”

Compared to previous years, this year is going to give him a new approach towards life and a congenial relationship with family and his close friends.

Future of Karan Johar: Due to planetary transits of Jupiter and Saturn, there will be some problems regarding his movie release dates. But, it cannot deter him from rising high. After all his company, ‘Dharma Productions’ has made blockbuster movies every year and proved itself to the audiences. This year also, he will witness some record breaking hits in box offices which was not possible due to covid outbreak as the cinema halls were closed. He may also appear in TV shows and may try out his hand in some exciting OTT journeys.

Karan Johar important Astrological Observation By Hirav Shah

Due to the position of Ketu and Venus in horoscopes and moon sign, it can be deciphered well that the upcoming months are going to grant him with fruits of fame and achievements. No need to worry, just focus on your work to ascend well. Many big projects are going to give him a megahit.

Karan Johar’s Education

He studied at an expensive private school called Greenlawns High School in Mumbai and later completed his graduation from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai.

Karan Johar’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram social media details

  • His twitter handle is (@karanjohar). He has a whopping 17.3 million followers there.
  • He has an Instagram account and has 12 million followers there.
  • He also has a Facebook page.
  • In all his social media accounts, he constantly updates his fans and followers with his upcoming movies and projects. Besides,
  • he also shares his personal life with his children and closed ones too. He is famous for his pout making faces during selfies.

Karan johar’s movies as a Director

  • Kuch kuch hota hai
  • Kabhi khushi kabhi gham
  • Kabhi alvida na kehna
  • My name is khan
  • Student of the year
  • Bombay talkies
  • Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
  • Lust Stories
  • Ghost Stories

As a producer

  • Kal Ho Na Ho
  • Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
  • Distana
  • Kurbaan
  • Wake Up Sid
  • I Hate Love Storys
  • We Are Family
  • Agneepath
  • Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
  • Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwani
  • Hasee Toh Phasee
  • 2 States
  • Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya
  • Ungli
  • Brothers
  • Shaandaar
  • Kapoor and Sons
  • Baar Baar Dekho
  • Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
  • Student Of The Year
  • My Name Is Khan
  • Dear Zindagi
  • Ok Jaanu
  • Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya
  • Ittefaq
  • Raazi
  • Dhadak
  • Simba
  • Kesari
  • Kalank
  • Student Of The Year 2
  • Drive
  • Good Newz
  • Bhoot- The Haunted Ship
  • Gunjan Saxena- The Kargil Girl
  • Shershah
  • Suryavanshi
  • Gehraiyaan
  • Upcoming movie as a director
  • Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
  • Upcoming movies as a producer
  • Govinda Naam Mera
  • Jug Jugg Jiyo
  • Liger
  • Brahmastra
  • Yodha
  • Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem kahani
  • Dostana 2
  • His Television Appearances
  • 2004–2019 Koffee with Karan Host
  • 2012–2017 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Judge
  • 2012–2018 India’s Got Talent
  • 2017 Dil Hai Hindustani
  • 2018 India’s Next Superstars
  • 2020 What the Love Host
  • 2021 Bigg Boss OTT Host
  • Opening ceremony International Film Festival of India Host
  • 2022 Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan Judge

Awards won by Karan Johar

  • He won his first Filmfare, Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, National Award for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in the Year 1999-2000 for Best Director, screenplay and Best Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
  • IIFA Awards for best costume design for the movie Mohabbatein
    In 2002, he was commemorated with Film Fare Awards, IIFA awards, Screen Awards for Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham for the categories like Best Director, Screenplay, Best Dialogue and Best Scene.
  • In 2004, he won IIFA for best story and Screen Awards for Best ScreenPlay for the movie Kal Ho Na Ho.
  • 2008, as a designer he won IIFA for Omm Shanti Om
  • He was garnered with IIFA, Zee cine and Producers Guild Awards for Best story and Director for the movie My Name Is Khan.
    For, Student of the Year he won Producers Guild Film Awards and Stardust Awards for Dream Director .
  • 2014: For Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani he was nominated for Filmfare Awards .
  • 2017 Kapoor & Sons Nominated and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Best Director he was nominated for Filmfare.
  • 2019 For Raazi, he won Filmfare Awards Best Film.

Karan Johar achievements

  • Karan Johar, being known as the king for making romcom as well as high intensity family dramas also has millions of fans across the world for his noteworthy works.
    Being a supremely talented director, he also is a great host, a brilliant costume designer and a philanthropist.
  • He has been evolving himself from trials and tribulations all through his life and is the most sought after director in bollywood.
    Although he his an experienced director he still labours hard to entertain different genres of people and households worldwide.
  • “He has been able to achieve this by surrounding himself with positive and lovable people, his fans and his jill to work hard to give better movies to the audience” cited by the Astro Strategist hirav shah.

Karan johar’s favorite Things

  • Food items- Pav Bhaji, continental, Chinese and mostly less oily food.
  • Favorite travel destination- his favorite place to visit is New York.
  • Favorite Cars – He owns lavish cars like BMW, FIAT, BENZ, MERCEDES, FERRARI.

Favorite actors and actresses

  • Amitabh Bachan
  • Dilip kumar
  • Saira Bano
  • Shah Rukh Khan
  • Tom Hiddleston
  • Scarlett Johansson

Favorite movies

  • Sholay
  • Tezaab
  • Mughlae azam
  • Speed
  • Arrival
  • Mirror

Karan Johar Affairs:

He was linked with Shah Rukh Khan for some time. But that was just a rumor as they are good friends and share a close bond as brothers.

Controversial things about Karan Johar

  • He is infamous for his link up rumors with male actors especially Pakistani actor Fawad khan. He was Criticized for giving him movies despite the tension between India- Pakistan.
  • He is also known for supporting star kids and being biased to them.
  • He faced the anger of audiences after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. He was accused of being behind his death due to his attitude towards outsiders.
  • He was allegedly accused of having drug parties at his house.
  • He has faced criticism for generating fake reviews for his movies.

Karan Johar’s net worth is around $200 million in a year.

Karan Johar’s properties & Assets:

He has luxurious houses in bandra, juhu and in many posh areas of India. He is known to spend crores on branded designed clothes, shoes and accessories. He has private jets and fancy houses in New York, London, Dubai etc.

Lesser known facts about Karan Johar

  • He made his first directorial debut at the age of 21.
  • He was the first director from India to be the judge of Miss World, 2006
  • He is well versed in French.
  • Most of his movies start with the Letter ‘ K’.
  • He is not find of reading.
  • He loves spending time with his children.
  • His father wanted him to start acting as a career.
  • He acted in a serial in a small role in Doordarshan.

Life lessons that can be learned from Karan Johar

Passion- His father was not able to become a successful director and was drowned in debt.But, Karan Johar didn’t stop there. He followed his passion in direction and gave the most successful movies of all time.This fire within all youngsters if tracked properly will lead to zenith.

Fearless- Facing so much criticism from audiences he was not at all afraid of taking challenges. His positive approach helped him achieve this. This should be accepted by all of us today.
Practical person- He is not at all glided by his emotions. He is a good director as well as a a good business person.Despite his failures in some of his movies he tackles it very well practically. It should be imbibed by this present generation people to know how to tackle difficult decisions.
“It is the combination of his passion, dedication and practical approach that has helped him to reach zenith” Quoted by Astro Strategist Hirav Shah

FAQs about Karan Johar

What is the height of Karan Johar?

He is about 5’10” Tall.

Who are Karan Johar’s children?

Yash and Roohi Johar.

Who is Karan Johar’s wife?

He is not married.

Does Karan Johar Smoke?

No

Does Karan Johar Drink Alcohol?

Yes, occasionally.

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