Karan Johar & Jaya Bachchan Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Karan Johar and Jaya Bachchan appeared together in 3 Hindi films between 2001 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003 — 7.9/10). Films span Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) through Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).
The Karan Johar & Jaya Bachchan partnership
After 20 years apart, they came back together for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). They didn't share a set between 2003 and 2023. From Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).
Their most recent film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. Kal Ho Naa Ho is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Kal Ho Naa Ho; the 2020s to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Never on the same side of the camera — Karan Johar director, Jaya Bachchan actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 2 films together, anchored by Kal Ho Naa Ho (7.9/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.9/10.
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
- Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 22 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
30% of Jaya Bachchan's screen credits are with Karan Johar.
Before Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Karan Johar had directed 1 film, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).
After Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan Johar went on to direct 11 more films, including Kill (2024) and Homebound (2025).
Before Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Jaya Bachchan had starred in 6 films, including Silsila (1981) and Nauker (1979).
After Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Jaya Bachchan went on to appear in 1 more film, including Sadabahar (2024).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Karan Johar & Jaya Bachchan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Shahrukh Khan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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