A close friend of Shahrukh Khan, Karan Johar, played a significant role in the early days of Yash Raj Films, assisting the renowned director Yash Chopra during the formative years of his career. Johar's directorial debut was the massive hit Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, released in 1998, which catapulted him to fame and made him one of the most prominent directors in the Hindi-language film industry, commonly referred to as Bollywood.
In addition to his directorial ventures, Johar also hosted a popular chat show, Koffee with Karan, which premiered in 2004. The success of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai solidified Johar's position as a high-profile director in the industry, paving the way for him to become a household name.
Furthermore, Johar is also a close friend of Aditya Chopra and has been an integral part of Yash Raj Productions, working on several notable films, including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995),Veer-Zaara (2004),Dil To Pagal Hai (1997),and Mohabbatein (2000). Johar's creative contributions to these productions have been instrumental in their success.
The success of his films and his chat show has guaranteed Johar's production company, Dharma Productions, worldwide distribution for many years to come, cementing his position as a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.
