Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna(2006)
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is a 2006 Hindi romantic drama film directed by Karan Johar. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, and Preity Zinta. The story follows two married individuals who fall in love with each other. Set in New York, the film explores the complexities of marriage and infidelity. The film was noted for its mature treatment of a sensitive subject. It received mixed reviews but was a commercial success. The soundtrack became very popular. The film is available on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Karan Johar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 13m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Dev and Maya are both married to other people. A chance meeting leads to a deep emotional connection. They struggle between their feelings and their responsibilities. Can they stay away from each other? Or will their love destroy two marriages?
“Sometimes love is not enough”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Rani Mukerji (10 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Kajol (10 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan (9 films together), Rani Mukerji & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together), Rani Mukerji & Abhishek Bachchan (7 films together), and Shahrukh Khan & Amitabh Bachchan (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a line from the classic Bollywood song 'Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein'.
- Shah Rukh Khan performed his own stunts for the train station scene, despite having a back injury.
- It was the first Indian film to be shot entirely in New York City, including Grand Central Terminal.
- Amitabh Bachchan's character's name, Samarjit 'Sam' Talwar, was a nod to his real-life nickname.
- The movie faced protests from some Indian groups for its themes of extramarital relationships.
- Rani Mukerji's character Maya was originally written as a quieter role but was expanded during scripting.
- The film's soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy includes a rare English-language song, 'Where's The Party Tonight?'.