Karan Johar is a prolific director and producer in Bollywood, and has been credited with launching the careers of many star kids. His influence has been particularly strong in the early 2000s, launching several of the most popular actors and actresses of the time. He has directed some of the most successful movies of the last decade, and has produced over a dozen hit films. He has also launched several new stars, including Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, and Janhvi Kapoor. Karan Johar's influence on the film industry has been immense, and his success in launching the careers of many star kids is undeniable.