Ace filmmaker Karan Johar needs no introduction! In his decades-long career, the director has delivered several blockbuster movies that have become cult classics in Indian cinema. On Karan’s special day, let’s take a look at his biggest hits:
With his debut movie, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karan proved his talent. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukherji, the movie became the third highest-grossing Indian film at that time, earning a total of Rs 107 crore (Rs 1.07 billion).
Another iconic movie by Johar. Released in 2001, the film grossed Rs 136 crore (Rs 1.36 billion) worldwide.
Regarded as one of his best works, this 2006 movie was not only a hit in India but also performed well in the international market, earning Rs 113 crores (Rs 1.13 billion) at the box office.
One of the most controversial movies of Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar’s careers, but the movie was critically praised and grossed Rs 223 crore (Rs 2.23 billion) worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2010.
After a long break, Karan made a directorial comeback with the musical drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in 2016. The movie earned Rs 237.56 crore (Rs 2.35 billion) worldwide.
The biggest hit of Karan Johar’s career. Starring Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh, the 2023 movie earned Rs 355.61 crore ( Rs 3.5 billion) at the box office.