Karan Johar

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Karan Johar (करण जौहर, born May 25, 1972 in India) is the son of the late Yash Johar and a popular Indian film director, producer, and TV celebrity. He studied at the Greenlawns High School and attended H.R. College in Mumbai, India. Johar has also received a Masters degree in French, and planned to move to Paris before he became involved in films. Dharma Productions, founded by his father, is his production company.

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“ Our focus has now shifted to something so much bigger than us, but in order to fight this fear, in order to regain confidence as a city, we must strengthen ourselves. We must fix our problems at home before we can tackle attacks from outside. ”
In Stars come out
“ We now feel unsafe in our cars with tinted windows and our buildings with multiple watchmen. We now feel what a section of the city's lower-middle class felt on July 11, 2006, when their security was threatened. ”
In NSG should be applauded, some politicians bashed: Karan Johar
“ Barring Rensil D'Silva, who comes from an established ad world and we have decided to keep him bound for only one project, all the other directors are bound by a three-film contract. ”
In Karan Johar gets professional, signs three-film deals with directors
“ We took a topic that is still considered taboo in our society and used it as the impetus for a hilarious comedy. No one's cringing at the image of Abhishek and John frolicking in the sand, and no one's walking out of cinema halls in discomfort. ”
In Gay talk goes mainstream in Bollywood with 'Dostana'
“ Our male lead characters are playing gay to their advantage, quite the opposite of those who feel the need to stay in the closet because of the narrow-mindedness that exists in our country. ”
In Gay talk goes mainstream in Bollywood with 'Dostana'
“ It's heartening to know that a film, comedic for the most part, can still make an impact on people's thought processes. ”
In Dostana is not offensive to homosexuals: Karan Johar
“ I'm asked if our actors can do 'Brokeback Mountain ”
In 'Dostana' has a subtle message on homosexuality: Karan Johar
“ It's very brave of Abhishek and John to put themselves into this gay situation and not be embarrassed or be self-conscious. They've given 300 percent of themselves without flinching. ”
In 'Dostana' has a subtle message on homosexuality: Karan Johar
“ The biggest strength of India lies in it's faith in the family unit. ”
In Reel weddings
“ Look, the film that Rensil D'Silva is directing for me and the one that Kabeer Khan is doing for Adi both have terrorism at the background. So there would be similarities. Rensil's film and Kabeer's film have terrorism as their base but different themes. Both Rensil and Kabeer have worked hard on their script. ”
In 'Dostana' is a clean happy watch: Karan Johar - Hindu

Quotes about Karan Johar

“ I am directing a film for Karan Johar starring Kareena, Saif, and Vivek. It is a romantic thriller and I have also written. ”
Rensil D'Silva in Rensil is writing an action film for Arjun Rampal
“ It was like three films by Mr Yash Chopra, Sanjay Bhansali and Karan Johar all being made simultaneously, I was going mad, ”
Rani Mukerji in Rani slips and falls in her new dream house, injured
“ It was like working simultaneously in Yash Chopra, Sanjay Bhansali and Karan Johar films. I was going mad. ”
Rani Mukerji in I was going mad: Rani Mukerji

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Snippets - Shah Rukh at the Golden Globes - Reuters India

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...den Globes awards ceremony next week, the DNA reported. Khan, currently in Los Angeles shooting for Karan Johar’s “My Name is Khan”, was quoted as saying he would also be introducing “Slumdog Millionaire... (Read Full Article)

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SRK invited to Golden Globe Awards - IndiaGlitz

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...'. Director Danny Boyle along with A.R. Rahman would be representing Slumdog Millionaire. Filmmaker Karan Johar too has been invited to grace over the occasion (Read Full Article)

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Shah Rukh give away one of the Golden Globes - Zee News

Explore Article ZeeNews (8 hours, 27 min ago)

...the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Shah Rukh is currently in Los Angeles, shooting for Karan Johar’s ‘My Name is Khan’. And the Golden Globes awards, organised by HFPA, is also being held ther... (Read Full Article)

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Kareena wants to patch up with Aishwarya

Explore Article SantaBanta Homepage (Jan 6 2009)

...ct that she has become very selective about films after marrying Abhishek Bachchan. She turned down Karan Johar's 'Dostana' because she thought the audiences could not see her having affection for Bobby Deol and... (Read Full Article)

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Shah Rukh Khan's shoulder injury resurfaces in Los Angeles - Zee News

Explore Article ZeeNews (Jan 5 2009)

...bout shoulder injury has resurfaced and is causing him enormous pain. SRK is currently shooting for Karan Johar's 'My Name is Khan' in Los Angeles and it was during this outdoor schedule that Khan ended up damag... (Read Full Article)

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Shah Rukh Khan's shoulder injury aggravated - Times of India

Explore Article Indiatimes Movies (Jan 5 2009)

...: Shah Rukh Khan SRK's shoulder injury has resurfaced, causing him immense pain while shooting for Karan Johar's 'My Name is Khan' in Los Angeles. A source close to the production house said, "SRK had first inj... (Read Full Article)

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'No more guest appearances!' - Times of India

Explore Article The Times of India (Jan 4 2009)

...as said enough is enough, “I always end up hurting myself.” The actor, who is busy shooting for Karan Johar’s My Name Is Khan in LA, admitted that he’s going to stick by his resolution. He’s done many ... (Read Full Article)

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Kareena in confession mode! - Times of India

Explore Article The Times of India (Jan 2 2009)

...a busy time for her. She’s doing three films currently: Raju Hirani’s 3 Idiots with Aamir Khan; Karan Johar’s untitled film with Saif himself; and, Main Aur Mrs Khanna with Salman Khan. The couple was in... (Read Full Article)

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Shahrukh Khan To Enter The World Of Politics! - TopNews

Explore Article Top News (Jan 2 2009)

...e agrees to contest the elections, we will welcome him.” Presently Shahrukh is in LA to shoot for Karan Johar’s upcoming film ‘My Name is Khan’, with Kajol. SRK’s film ‘Billu Barber’, which stars I... (Read Full Article)

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2009 In A theatre Near You - Screen Weekly

Explore Article Entertainment (Jan 2 2009)

...iring end? My Name Is Khan Shah Rukh Khan will be seen with co-star Kajol after eight long years in Karan Johar’s new film - their third film together with him. Reportedly based on the story of a real-life Mus... (Read Full Article)

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Spotted: Ravi K Chandran shooting for <i>My Name is Khan</i>

Explore Article Welcome to rediff.com (Dec 31 2008)

...ted ace cinematographer Ravi K Chandran (third from keft) in Los Angeles. Chandran was shooting for Karan Johar's Images] My Name is Khan, starring Shah Rukh Khan Images]. If you encounter/meet/see film or telev... (Read Full Article)

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Tarun to make 'Dostana 2'?

Explore Article Bollywood Online on BollywoodHungama (Dec 30 2008)

...the time you're reading this, Tarun must've flown to the U.S.; he's the line producer of his mentor Karan Johar's MY NAME IS KHAN. Talking of the DOSTANA sequel, Tarun says that a lot of people have asked him ab... (Read Full Article)

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Shah Rukh and family headed to Uganda for New Year's Eve celebration - Zee News

Explore Article ZeeNews (Dec 28 2008)

...long with her family, will also be joining Khan. Shah Rukh is currently in Los Angeles shooting for Karan Johar's multistarrer ‘My Name is Khan’ with actress Kajol. He is expected to fly to Uganda in a day o... (Read Full Article)

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Jodhaa Akbar a hit at Poland's film fest - NDTV.com

Explore Article NDTVMOVIES.COM (Dec 28 2008)

...han any Hollywood film," Zakszewska told IANS. The craze for Bollywood films in Poland started with Karan Johar's Shah Rukh-starrer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, which was screened way back in January 2005. Since th... (Read Full Article)

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Vivek Oberoi Desperate to Change his Image

Explore Article Bollywood News and gossip (Dec 27 2008)

...e one. Dale’s magic is obvious in six months as Vivek has ended up bagging two meaty projects - A Karan Johar flick opposite Kareena and Saif and another from the Tips Films. The guy is talented, looks fairly ... (Read Full Article)

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