I.S. Johar was born on February 16, 1920 in Tollagannj, British India [now in Pakistan] as Indra Sen Johar. He was an actor and writer, known for Death on the Nile (1978), Lawrence of Arabia (1962) and Johny Mera Naam (1970). He died on March 10, 1984 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
I.S. Johar
Movies
Safar
Neela and Avinash are medical students, and are attracted to each other. But Avinash is poor and wants Neela to live a comfortable life. When Neela, who tutors Monto Kappor, meets his elder businessman brother, Shekhar, he instantly falls in love with her. He goes to propose marriage with her…
Sahib Bahadur
In a small town, situated in a picturesque Indian valley, lives a corrupt Deputy collector, Hare Murari, an equally corrupt Police Superintendent, Pasupathi; a doctor; a Judge; & Professor Rampyare. These officials always ensure that no one gets anything done without their permission, thus ensuring that their palms are adequately…
Mera Naam Joker
Raju is a joker, a clown. It is what he is and what he always shall be. As his life story unfolds in three chapters, from his school days to the circus to the streets, he must always make people laugh and be happy, no matter how unhappy he is…
Bheegi Raat
Painting artiste Ashok lives a wealthy lifestyle along with his Bombay-based father, Dwarkanath, who wants him to marry Vinita, the daughter of businessman Ramdas. Ashok not only refuses but also insults her and she swears to avenge this humiliation. He then re-locates to Nainital, rents a cottage from Colonel Bhim…
Fun Facts
Has a daughter, actress Ambika Johar, who acted in his movie, Garo Nalbandian, (1978).
Son Anil Johar was also an actor.
Partner of Minna Johar.
Partner of Sonia Sahani.
Daughter Ambika married and migrated to America.
Former wife Ramma Banns was a former actress. She later opened a weight watchers club in India.
Grandson Jehan ( son of Ambika) lives in the US and studies film.
Daughter Ambika' s real name was Neelam.