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Karan Johar ( born 25 May 1972 ) , often informally referred to as KJo , is an Indian film director , producer , screenwriter , costume designer , actor and television personality who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films . He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the acclaimed producer Yash Johar . Johar made his directorial debut with the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai ( 1998 ) , which earned him the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay . His counter-terrorism drama My Name Is Khan ( 2010 ) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director .