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Karan Johar

Karan Johar (Hindi: करण जौहर, born May 25, 1972 in Mumbai, India) is an Indian film director, producer, and TV celebrity. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the late Yash Johar. He is one of the most successful young filmmakers in Bollywood.

Early life
Johar studied at the Greenlawns High School and attended H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. He received a Masters degree in French.

Career
Dharma Productions, founded by his father, is Johar's production company. As a child, He was influenced by commercial Indian cinema and he cites...

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