“I am a product of Indian cinema; I've grown up watching Indian films ever since I can remember. And song and dance is part of our lives; it's part of our culture; we wake up to songs, we sleep to lullabies, you know, we celebrate every religious and traditional function with music.”

Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality

Karan Johar is an Indian filmmaker, producer, and television personality who works mainly in Hindi cinema. Born Karan Kumar Johar, he is known for his long career in film and for introducing several actors and filmmakers through Dharma Productions. He has built a prominent place in contemporary Indian entertainment as both a creator and a producer. His work is associated with Hindi films and with launching new talent, and his career has brought him multiple honours, including four National Film Awards, eight Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2020.