PremiumHappy Birthday Karan Johar: Binge-worthy movies directed by the ace filmmaker
The forthcoming film Jug Jug Jiyo is produced by Karan Johar, while Rocky aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, is directed by him.
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Today is Karan Johar's 50th birthday. In his career as a filmmaker, he has directed and produced several hit films. From Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to the upcoming Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, he has a long list of films to his credit.
Here is a list of films directed by Karan Johar that you must stream on OTT platforms:
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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Karan Johar directed the 2001 movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. The cast of the film includes Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, and Kareena Kapoor. The plot of the film centres around a wealthy businessman who wishes for his son to marry into a wealthy family similar to his own, and the decisions and circumstances that result produce the film.
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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Karan Johar made his directorial debut in 1988 with the romance comedy Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The plot centres on three college friends and a love triangle. This film starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukherji in the key roles.
The film was a box office success, receiving excellent reviews from both audiences and critics and collecting numerous awards.
3
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Karan Johar directed the romantic drama film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in 2016, which starred Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai, and Anushka Sharma. The film was a commercial success, although it received negative critical reviews.
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Student of the Year
Karan Johar also directed the 2012 film Student of the Year, which starred Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan in their breakthrough roles. The film was a commercial success, although it received mixed reviews from critics.
5
My Name Is Khan
In 2010, Karan Johar directed My Name Is Khan. The narrative of the film follows a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome who marries a Hindu woman and faces racial discrimination following the September 11th attacks in America.
The film was a huge success, and Karan Johar's directing abilities were appreciated.
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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Karan Johar directed the 2006 film Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. The plot revolves on two families that are having marital problems. How an extramarital affair with a family friend begins. This film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, and Abhishek Bachchan. The film was a great success and now has won several awards.
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Ghost Stories
Ghost Story is an anthology horror film directed by Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, and Karan Johar that was released exclusively on Netflix. Mrunal Thakur and Avinash Tiwary play a newly married couple in Karan Johar's short film. The audience responded positively to this film.
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Lust Stories
Karan Johar directed the anthology film Lust Stories for the OTT platform Netflix. This collection includes short tales by Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, and Dibakar Banerjee.
Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal feature in Karan Johar's short film. The show was a huge success, with huge audiences tuning in.
