Dharma Productions

Dharma Productions Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian motion picture production and distribution company, based in Mumbai. The company was founded by Yash Johar in 1976. It is now headed by his son Karan Johar after the death of the former in 2004. It is one of the most successful banners of Indian Cinema, having delivered path breaking hits like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Dostana, Wake Up Sid, My Name Is Khan, I Hate Luv Storys, Agneepath, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Student of the Year and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

Debutants
Dharma Productions eventually began producing films starring relative newcomers. In Student of the Year, they launched Sidharth Mlahotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. They also have other such films like 2 States and Hasee Toh Phasee.