Karan Johar Celebrates 45 Years Of Dharma Productions, Shares Nostalgic Scenes From Iconic Films

Bollywood's one of the most celebrated filmmakers, Karan Johar, marked 45 years of his production house, Dharma Productions. In a collaborative post shared by Karan and Dharma Productions, a heartfelt

video montage showcased the journey of the iconic banner since its inception in 1980.

Karan Johar Shares Iconic Moments from Dharma’s Films

The montage featured snippets from some of the studio’s most beloved films, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Dostana

, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Kesari, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Jigra, Devara, and Kill, among others.The video text read: “What began in 1980, still continues. 45 years of serving wholesome entertainment. With stories that feel like… with pyaar & dosti that feel like… with drama that feels like… with action that feels like… and with new stories that feel like… 45 years of Dharma.”The post was captioned: “45 years of storytelling with pyaar, dosti, family & emotions as the main characters. Thank you for being a part of our family, a part of our cinematic journey! #45YearsofDharma.”

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The Legacy of Dharma Productions

Founded by Yash Johar in 1976, Dharma Productions became one of Bollywood’s most influential studios. After Yash Johar’s passing in 2004, Karan Johar took over the reins, carrying forward his father’s cinematic legacy.The banner’s first production, Raj Khosla’s Dostana (1980), starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, and Zeenat Aman, was the highest-grossing film of the year. It was followed by Duniya (1984) and Muqaddar Ka Faisla. The 1990 release Agneepath, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, later achieved cult status and earned Bachchan the National Film Award for Best Actor.In later years, Dharma delivered numerous blockbusters such as Gumrah, Duplicate, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Student of the Year, Brahmāstra, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, collaborating with top stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sidharth Malhotra.