Karan Johar: 7 top blockbuster hits of the ace director

Karan Johar celebrated his 53rd birthday. He's a top Bollywood director and filmmaker. Here are 7 iconic movies that contributed to his success.

1. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji

Budget: ~₹10 crore

Worldwide Collection: ~₹91.09 crore (sacnilk.com)

Blockbuster. Won 8 Filmfare Awards in 1998, including Best Film & Best Director.

Karan Johar's directorial debut, a romantic family drama.

2. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan

Budget: ~₹45-50 crore

Worldwide Collection: ~₹119.29 crore (sacnilk.com)

Hit. One of the highest-grossing films worldwide.

3. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta

Budget: ~₹50 crore

Worldwide Collection: ~₹111.20 crore (sacnilk.com)

Hit. Average in India, but performed well overseas.

The story, based on extramarital affairs, sparked controversy.

4. My Name Is Khan (2010)

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol

Budget: ~₹85 crore

Worldwide Collection: ~₹224.4 crore (sacnilk.com)

Hit. Acclaimed globally for its message on Islamophobia and humanity.

5. Student of the Year (2012)

Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt

Budget: ~₹55-60 crore

Worldwide Collection: ~₹96 crore (sacnilk.com)

Hit. Launched young actors like Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Sidharth Malhotra.

6. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)

Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai, Fawad Khan

Budget: ~₹50 crore

Worldwide Collection: ~₹240.72 crore (sacnilk.com)

Hit. Faced controversy over casting Pakistani actor Fawad Khan.

7. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)

Cast: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt

Budget: ~₹160 crore

Worldwide Collection: ~₹357.5 crore (sacnilk.com)

Hit. Re-established Dharma Productions and Karan Johar's direction.

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