These 14 Celebrities Are Thankful To The One-And-Only Godfather Karan Johar

Nari Chakraborty |Aug 24, 2019

Karan Johar is well known for his good relationships with other celebrities. Why? Just look at how these 14 celebrities' careers "took off"!

From the A-stars to the debutants and even directors have to thank Karan Johar for their unbelievable breaks. The public also feels so grateful that KJo has given them such the biggest stars in the entertainment industry.

1. Ananya Panday

Bollywood actor Chunky's daughter - Ananya was first seen on the big screen in Student Of The Year 2 opposite Tiger Shroff. This show is directed by Punit Malhotra and produced by no one but Karan Johar.

Ananya shared that she could not thank Karan enough for his guidance at the launch of her debut. She also admitted that her ideal model is Alia Bhatt. 

Karan Johar and Ananya have a friendship that no one can deny
Karan Johar and Ananya have a friendship that no one can deny.

2. Alia Bhatt

To every Bollywood fans, Student of the year is the chance to get to know three great stars - Sidharth MalhotraAlia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan. In an interview, Alia shared that, on her first days of entering the industry, it was KJo's vision that shaped her future.

We can mention Alia's movies as Student Of The Year, 2 StatesKapoor & Sons, Kalank... they are all Dharma Productions' projects.

Alia was one of the actresses of the big hit Student of the year, produced by Karan Johar
Alia was one of the actresses of the big hit "Student of the year", produced by Karan Johar.

3. Varun Dhawan

One of Karan's favorite students must be Varun Dhawan. They have worked with each other under Karan's brand Dharma Productions, for example, films like Student Of The Year 2Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Kalank, and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania are all big hits.

One of the favorite Karan Johar's student - Varun Dhawan
One of the favorite Karan Johar's students - Varun Dhawan.

4. Sidharth Malhotra

Sid and Karan have been good friends for years because they are usually caught hanging out together, at dinner meetings, movie outings or parties. Sidharth made his first debut as KJo's assistant in Student of the year and, later, partially took a role in Dharma Productions' projects such as Hasee Toh PhaseeBaar Baar DekoKapoor & Sons...

Sidharth Malhotra and Karan Johar are usually spotted hanging out together
Sidharth Malhotra and Karan Johar are usually spotted hanging out together.

5. Abhishek Varman

He used to be Karan's assistant in big hits like Student of the year or My name is Khan until 2014, Abhishek became the director of 2 States. This could be considered as his greatest Bollywood break. He got 10 million dollars for his first debut and continued to the next movie with KJo.

Varman has recently handled another blockbuster Kalank. Abhishek also joined in Jodha Akbar as Ashutosh Gowariker's assistant.

Karan Johar among stars of the rom-com 2 States
Karan Johar among stars of the rom-com "2 States".

6. Tara Sutaria

Tara Sutaria is also an actress who got her fame from Student of the year. Together with Ananya Panday, Tara Sutaria made her first debut on Koffee With Karan.

Tara Sutaria Chooses Hrithik Roshan As The Hottest
Besides Ananya, Tara Sutaria was introduced by Karan Johar in "Student of the year 2".

7. Ayan Mukerji

Ayan Mukerji who was the writer of Wake up Sid!, was Karan Johar's assistant in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. When the screenplay of Wake up Sid! was shown to Karan, Ayan was immediately offered to direct it. After that, there were so many films which helmed by Ayan like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani or Brahmastra.

Ayan Mukerji is also one of the directors supported by Karan Johar
Ayan Mukerji is also one of the directors supported by Karan Johar.

8. Janhvi Kapoor

We first saw Janhvi Kapoor in Dhadak. Late actress Sridevi - Janhvi's mother expected that the film would be the launchpad. However, when the movie was released in July 2018 and Sridevi was not there anymore to support Janhvi. The relationship between Karan and the late actress Sridevi was extremely close and so is Janhvi, now.

Janhvi's late mother had a close friendship with Karan Johar and so is she
Janhvi's late mother had a close friendship with Karan Johar and so is she.

9. Karan Malhotra

Karan Malhotra with his first vehicle Agneepath was applauded by the public. Karan Malhotra had time working as an assistant director in movies such as My Name Is KhanJodhaa Akbar... After that, his career started to take off. Other projects of these two directors were Brothers and Akshay Kumar.

Karan Malhotra, whose debut was Agneepath, used to be assistant of Karan Johar
Karan Malhotra, whose debut was Agneepath, used to be an assistant of Karan Johar.

10. Punit Malhotra

Like others, Punit Malhotra had time being lead by Karan in movies like Kal Ho Naa HoPaheli and Dostana... After that, Punit's career took up and I hate love story marked his first directorial debut. Moreover, Punit helmed Student of the year 2 himself.

Another Karan Johar's student, Punit helmed Student of the year 2
Another Karan Johar's student, Punit helmed "Student of the year 2".

11. Shakun Batra

We know him through movies like Ek Main Aur Ek TuKapoor & Sons. However, before getting his place in the Bollywood world, Shakun Batra had worked as a director assistant in films like Don 2, Jaane Tu, Rock On...

Shakun Batra had his Bollywood break in 2012, partially thanks to Karan Johar
Shakun Batra had his Bollywood break in 2012, partially thanks to Karan Johar.

12. Shashank Khaitan

Back to the movie Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania in 2014, Shashank Khaitan was introduced by Karan Johar. The third time Shashank collaborated with Dharma Productions was Dhadak.

Shakun Batra was launched by Karan Johar in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Shakun Batra was launched by Karan Johar in "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania".

13. Sidharth P Malhotra

This friendship is also a bright example of good relationships in Bollywood. Siddharth P. Malhotra directed Karan's We Are Family which has a lot of famous actors/actresses like Kareena KapoorKajolArjun Rampal. His most recent project - Hichki was extremely promoted by Karan Johar, though it is, actually, a YRF's production venture.

Karan Johar always shows his support to Sidharth P Malhotra no matter what
Karan Johar always shows his support to Sidharth P Malhotra no matter what.

14. Sonam Nair

There is no doubt that Karan Johar is the godfather of many Bollywood talents and Sonam Nair is one of those. She made her first debut as a director in a Karan's film named Gippi. Karan continued to show his support on her next short films and web series.

Sonam Nair is another talent found out by Karan Johar
Sonam Nair is another talent found out by Karan Johar.

Above is the reason why Karan Johar is such a godfather to many celebrities in Bollywood. Thanks to him, many talents were known and had a launchpad to develop.

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