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3 films·2001–2023·Top co-star: Shahrukh Khan (2 films)

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).

3
Films Together
7.1
Average Rating
2001 - 2023
Career Span
Hindi
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership

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.

2000s
Films2
Avg Rating7.2/10
Notable:
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho(7.9)
  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham(6.4)
Era:
Karan: ActiveJaya: Active
2020s
Films1
Avg Rating6.9/10
Notable:
  • Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani(6.9)
Era:
Karan: ActiveJaya: Active

The partnership in numbers

Partnership Pattern

Duration20012023
Span22 years
Avg Interval~11 years

3 films across 22 years represents consistent collaboration.

Language Distribution

Hindi
3 films (100%)

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.

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).

Jaya Bachchan

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).

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