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Yash Johar (6 September 1929 – 26 June 2004) was an Indian film producer and the founder of Dharma Productions. His films featured lavish sets, were often set in "exotic" locations, and incorporated Indian traditions and family values. He was the father of Karan Johar, now a noted filmmaker himself.
- Film producer
- Karan Johar (son)
- 1952–2004
Apr 2, 2024 · Yash Johar (born September 6, 1929, India—died June 26, 2004, Bombay [now Mumbai]) noted Bollywood film producer whose films often showcased Indian tradition. Johar started his film career as a photographer and in 1952 joined Sunil Dutt’s production company Ajanta Arts.
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Yash Johar (1929-2004) was a prominent figure in the Indian film industry, known for producing and acting in popular movies such as Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. He was the father of director Karan Johar and died of acute chest congestion in 2004.
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- Dostana (1980) The first film ever to be produced by Dharma Productions was Dostana (1980) and it was a huge box office success. The film starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha and Zeenat Aman was directed by Raj Khosla.
- Agneepath (1990) Then came Agneepath (1990). The greatness of this film was realised only decades after its release. Yash Johar’s Agneepath (1990) was a major flop in its time.
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai brought back the lost the dignity and honour for the Johars of Dharma Productions. After Dostana, this was Dharma’s long-awaited hit.
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001) After the stupendous success of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karan came to his father with a new idea, and this time he did’nt want just one or two stars but six super duper stars- Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor.
Yash Johar was diagnosed with cancer during the filming of Kal Ho Naa Ho. The film revolves around a dying man with cancer who falls in love with a girl but she remains unaware of his terminal...
Jun 27, 2017 · Karan Johar shared a warm relationship with his late father Yash Johar who died in 2004, after battling cancer. The filmmaker shared an emotional post on his social media account remembering his father on his 13th death anniversary.
Jul 12, 2004 · ISSUE DATE: Jul 12, 2004 | UPDATED: May 16, 2012 22:34 IST. Yash Johar 1929-2004 Yash Johar. did not go gently into the good night. Two days before being rushed to the hospital for a final week-long battle with cancer, he attended the premiere of Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya.
