Unsuitable Boy, Karan Johar
Unsuitable Boy, Karan Johar
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Unsuitable Boy

Author: Karan Johar

Narrator: Gaurav Sajjanhar

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2018


Synopsis

Karan Johar is synonymous with success, panache, quick wit, and outspokenness, which sometimes inadvertently creates controversy and makes headlines. KJo, as he is popularly called, has been a much-loved Bollywood film director, producer, actor, and discoverer of new talent. With his flagship Dharma Production, he has constantly challenged the norms, written and rewritten rules, and set trends.But who is the man behind the icon that we all know? Baring all for the first time in his autobiography, An Unsuitable Boy, KJo reminisces about his childhood, the influence of his Sindhi mother and Punjabi father, obsession with Bollywood, foray into films, friendships with Aditya Chopra, SRK and Kajol, his love life, the AIB Roast, and much more. In his trademark frank style, he talks about the ever-changing face of Indian cinema, challenges and learnings, as well as friendships and rivalries in the industry. Honest, heart-warming and insightful, An Unsuitable Boy is both the story of the life of an exceptional film-maker at the peak of his powers and of an equally extraordinary human being who shows you how to survive and succeed in life.

About The Author

KARAN JOHAR is one of the leading directors, producers and writers in the Hindi film industry. He is the son of a much-respected film producer, Yash Johar, who set up Dharma Productions in 1976 (when Karan was just five years old); Karan took over his father's legacy following his death in 2004. Over the years, he has built Dharma into a powerful, influential and flourishing entity. Karan began his tryst with filmdom in 1995 as an assistant to filmmaker Aditya Chopra on the sets of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Subsequently, Karan made his debut as director with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which went on to become a blockbuster. He has directed six major films and produced over twenty, all starring some of the biggest names in Bollywood. He recently made his first appearance as actor, in Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet (2015). Most of his films have won several awards; he himself has won Best Director award several times.Karan has tackled all sorts of compelling themes in his films, from family values (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham) and infidelity (Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna) to autism and religious prejudice (My Name Is Khan) and homosexuality (Bombay Talkies).The multitalented Karan also began a celebrity chat show on TV in 2004, Koffee with Karan, which became a runaway hit. There have been four seasons till now and it is one of the most-watched shows, routinely making headlines. He has dabbled in fashion design, and even done the costumes for films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Mohabbatein and Dil To Pagal Hai.An extremely popular and well-liked member of the film fraternity, Karan has come to be regarded as a spokesman of the industry.In 2007, he was chosen as one of 250 Global Young Leaders by the World Economic Forum.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ravi on February 26, 2017

"If I fall madly in love, then I might be capable of becoming like a doormat." As soon you tread on the first page of this book, this book will take you in the air and only at the finishing of it you will realize that you are back on land. I don't care what others PRETEND to hate or dislike this pers......more

Goodreads review by Doug on March 10, 2017

3.5 This is a quick, breezy read for anyone interested in the life and thoughts of the iconic Bollywood director. He is remarkably candid and possesses more depth than people might anticipate, if you only know him through his chat show. Sadly, that trademark humor of his is mostly missing from the b......more

Goodreads review by Aakanksha on December 14, 2019

An Unsuitable Boy is a story of Bollywood director and owner of Dharma Production Karan Johar. Son of Yash and Hiroo, he felt lonely as a single child. Due to his weight and introvert character in childhood, he had difficulty making friends. He was a regular South Bombay lad who felt distressed if s......more

Goodreads review by Roshini on February 24, 2017

Also, An Unsuitable Writer.......more

Goodreads review by Saadia on May 31, 2021

2.5 Stars Karan Johar's primary and only passion is filmmaking. Felt lonely as a child; was not good at anything in particular during his school time. Started participating in various competitions such as elocution, debates and drama. Because of Aditya Chopra started taking interest in movie making a......more