“Marriage is a definite no-no. I am totally married to my company. Emotionally, my mother fills up the void in my life. So there it is. My company is a spouse I will never cheat on, and my mother completes me as a son. I think I have a full family unit of my own.”

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.