Karan Johar turns a year older. Karan Johar is one of the most popular personalities in Bollywood. His production house, Dharma Productions is one of the most successful production houses in India. Karan Johar has delivered many successful films as a producer and director.
Karan Johar started his career as an Assistant Director with the iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in 1995. His 1st film as a director was Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).
On the occasion of KJO’s birthday have a look at the top 3 films directed by him which proves his worth as a director:
1] My Name Is Khan (2010)
This is one of the finest film ever made in Indian Cinema. Shah Rukh Khan as Rizwan is his career best performance. My Name Is Khan is a Classic and finest film of Karan Johar as a director. My Name Is Khan is also Kajol’s best film. The film is a hard-hitting story of a Muslim man who sets out on a journey to meet the president and change people’s perception towards his community. This hard-hitting and powerful Classic was a huge blockbuster in the overseas market. The film was declared Hit at the Indian Box Office. The film had a soulful music album. We are thankful to Karan Johar for this gem of a film.
2] Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
This was Karan Johar’s 1st film as a director. Karan Johar has announced his arrival in Bollywood with a bang. One of the best films made in the decade of the 90s. The film was a refreshing and entertaining love triangle which appealed to every section of audience and every age group. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai had a chartbuster music album. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was a Blockbuster at the Domestic Box Office and highest grossing Indian film ever in the Overseas. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s chemistry was loved by the audience. The film also had Salman Khan in a special appearance. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was known for it’s direction, performances, story and music. The film had SRK, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles.
3] Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
The film had a dream star cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor and Jaya Bachchan. K3G was one of the finest family dramas made in Bollywood. The film had a chartbuster music album just like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. It was the 2nd highest grosser of the year behind Gadar. The film was the highest grossing Indian film in the overseas surpassing KJO’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. K3G is one of the most emotional films powered by superlative performances. K3G established KJO as a director and just increased his popularity. KJO joined the rare list of directors who delivered back 2 back worldwide blockbusters.
Karan Johar is all set to return as a director after 7 years with Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. His last directorial film was Ae Dil Hai Mushkil which was released in 2016 and was a Hit at the Box Office. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan. The film is all set to release on 28th July.
We at Film Window wish Karan Johar a very happy birthday and a successful year ahead.
