Karan Johar is a famous Indian filmmaker and television personality. He predominantly works in the Bollywood film industry. For the unversed, he had launched the careers of many successful actors under his own Dharma Productions.
Moreover, he is also the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award and six Filmfare Awards. He has been honoured with Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award by the Government of India in 2020.
He is the son of producer Yash Johar. Karan made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy-drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) which earned him the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, the Filmfare Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay.
For the unversed, the 50-year-old Mumbai-born had ventured into other avenues of the entertainment industry. He also hosts a television talk show, Koffee with Karan, and a dating show What the Love! Apart from that, he has appeared as a judge on competition reality shows Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, India’s Got Talent, India’s Next Superstars.
Karan Johar talks about the time he lost his virginity
“By the time I lost my virginity, I was 26 and that was after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai when I felt mildly famous.” He further added that he had issues with himself, “I wasn’t happy with my body, wasn’t entirely comfortable in my own skin.” “And by the time I gained confidence, too much time had passed,” he said.