Thursday, September 13, 2012

Karan Johar- An All Rounder in Entertainment Industry

By Rohini Nadia


Karan Johar has always been keen in filmmaking, even when he was a kid he looked up to his father, Yash Johar who was famous producer and director of the yesteryears. Karan watched old Bollywood movies and was influenced by them. He might have started up as an actor but he also wished to explore the other fields of filmmaking. His first debut as a director proved to be a box office hit.

He always adored Shahrukh and Kajol's pair, so after his romantic movie, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, he casted the duo in the family drama, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, which also starred other big names like Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena kapoor. This movie also attracted the family audience all over the world, as it was full of heartwarming emotions. Another such movie directed by Karan was Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna which was highly acclaimed because of the much talked about topic of infidelity which was the theme of the movie.

Karan is a director who understands the emotional make-up of his audience. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai connected to the youth almost instantly while Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham struck a rapport with Indian families worldwide. The film had aspirational value and attracted viewers of all ages with its glitz and glamor. Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna followed with the controversial theme of extra-marital affairs treated to the taste of the Indian audience. Again, the movie was a huge commercial success. His fourth film, My Name Is Khan received positive reviews and grossed over 2 billion worldwide.Another feature which plays a key role in the success of Karan's movies is music. He has given all time hits in his movies which are on the playlists of all Bollywood music lovers. Thus we can see that Karan is an astute filmmaker who understands what appeals to his target market.

Karan is an enthusiast as he motivates the beginners and gives them the equal opportunity to display their capabilities. He has given several upcoming directors opportunities to showcase their talents. His upcoming movie, 'Student of the Year' also casts three new faces, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra.

Karan also ensures that his actors feel absolutely comfortable on the sets of his film or his much coveted chat show which garnered wide acclaims from industry and masses equally.He is a very good TV host as well, as knows rightly how to make his guests comfortable on his show.

Even on his chat show, Koffee with Karan, his celebrity guests, are ensured that they don't feel uncomfortable at all. He is very friendly and which can be understood with his huge fan following even within the bollywood industry itself. He has always given chance to the new comers, be it an upcoming directors or the actors.




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