Before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, here's a look at films directed by Karan Johar

Team OTTplay

June 19, 2023

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

25 years ago, Karan Johar made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. The blockbuster featured Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles, while Salman Khan made an extended cameo.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...

After establishing himself as a leading director, Karan Johar helmed his second blockbuster, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., in 2001. The film brought stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor Khan into the same frame.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

After a gap of five years, Karan Johar directed Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna in 2006. Once again, the filmmaker scored a casting coup by featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Preity G. Zinta in the film based on marital infidelity.

My Name Is Khan

After treating fans to romance on the big screen, Karan Johar took on the responsibility of a love story set against the backdrop of the September 11 attacks. The film reunited Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol for a film showing the journey of an autistic Muslim in the US.

Student of the Year

In 2012, Karan Johar launched three new actors on celluloid: Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra. The love triangle was set at an elite school and received mixed reviews.

Bombay Talkies

In the anthology, Karan Johar directed a segment, Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh, which is based on homosexuality and featured Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, and Saqib Saleem in the lead roles.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

In 2016, Karan Johar brought the most colourful and musically acclaimed film, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles, with Fawad Khan in an extended cameo appearance.

Lust Stories

For the Netflix anthology, Karan Johar directed the short film based on female orgasm and featured Vicky Kaushal and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. The short film was lauded by many for its bold and important topic.

Ghost Stories

For the first time, Karan Johar tried his hand at the horror genre for the Netflix anthology. His short film featured Mrunal Thakur and Avinash Tiwary in the lead roles. They played newlyweds living in a haunted house, which was about the horrors of rich people.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

Now, after seven years, Karan Johar is back with his romantic space on the big screen. The filmmaker is helming Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, which stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles.