Karan Kumar Johar (born Rahul Kumar Johar; 25 May 1972),[1] often informally referred to as KJo,[3] is an Indian filmmaker and television personality, who primarily works in Hindi cinema. He has launched the careers of several successful actors and filmmakers under his company Dharma Productions. The recipient of several accolades, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, he has been honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2020.[4]
