Karan Johar: Life, Films, Kids & Why He's Still Single!

Fausto Hansen 12 May 2025

In the dazzling world of Bollywood, where relationships often take center stage both on and off-screen, is it possible for a celebrated filmmaker to redefine conventional norms? Karan Johar has not only carved a niche for himself as a cinematic visionary but has also embraced a unique path in his personal life, choosing single parenthood over traditional marriage.

Karan Johar, a name synonymous with blockbuster hits and trendsetting television shows, stands as a multifaceted personality in the Indian entertainment industry. Born on May 25, 1972, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, as Rahul Kumar Johar, he is the son of the late Yash Johar, the founder of Dharma Productions, and Hiroo Johar. Today, he is known as Karan Yash Johar, often fondly referred to as KJo. Despite the persistent spotlight on his personal life, especially concerning his marital status, Johar remains unmarried as of July 2024. This fact, however, does not define him. Instead, he is a doting single father to twins, Yash and Roohi, who were born via surrogacy in 2017. His decision to embrace single parenthood has challenged societal norms and sparked conversations about alternative family structures in India.

Karan Johar: Bio Data and Personal Information
Full Name	Karan Yash Johar (Born Rahul Kumar Johar)
Nickname	KJo
Date of Birth	May 25, 1972
Birthplace	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Age (as of 2024)	52 years
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Parents	Yash Johar (Father, Film Producer), Hiroo Johar (Mother)
Siblings	None
Marital Status	Unmarried
Children	Yash Johar (Son), Roohi Johar (Daughter) via surrogacy
Address	29 Jains Arcade, 2nd Floor, 14th Road, Khar (W), Mumbai 400052, India
Career and Professional Information
Occupation	Filmmaker, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Television Personality, Costume Designer, Actor
Years Active	1995 Present
Known For	Directing and producing Bollywood films, hosting television shows
Production Company	Dharma Productions
Education	H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai (M.A.)
Notable Works	Director: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., My Name Is Khan, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Producer: Numerous Bollywood films under Dharma Productions Television: Koffee with Karan
Awards	Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, and numerous other accolades
Website	Dharma Productions Official Website