Kal Ho Naa Ho(2003)
Kal Ho Naa Ho is a 2003 Hindi romantic drama film directed by Nikkhil Advani. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles. The story follows Naina, a depressed young woman in New York, whose life transforms when she meets her cheerful neighbor Aman. Aman hides a terminal heart condition and secretly pushes Naina toward her friend Rohit. The film balances comedy, romance, and tragedy, earning critical praise for its performances and emotional depth. It became the highest-grossing Indian film of 2003, with total collections of ₹860.9 million. The film was released on 28 November 2003 and later became available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Nikhil Advani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Rating
- 7.9/10
Storyline
Naina is a sad young woman stuck in a joyless life in New York. Her world turns upside down when Aman, a lively and mysterious neighbor, moves in next door. Aman teaches her to laugh and love again. But Aman carries a secret that threatens to destroy their happiness. Will Naina choose love or let fear win?
“Live every moment like it's your last”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kal Ho Naa Ho
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Karan Johar (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Anil Mehta (5 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Preity Zinta (4 films together), Sonali Bendre & Saif Ali Khan (4 films together), Preity Zinta & Saif Ali Khan (4 films together), and Karan Johar & Anil Mehta (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally written as a murder mystery before being rewritten as a romantic drama.
- Shah Rukh Khan's character was named after the film's producer, Karan Johar's father, Yash Johar.
- The famous song 'Pretty Woman' sequence was a direct tribute to the Hollywood film of the same name.
- Preity Zinta's character, Naina, wears glasses in most scenes to make her look more studious and serious.
- The New York City apartment shown in the film is the same building used in the TV show 'Friends' for exterior shots.
- Saif Ali Khan's character, Rohit, was not in the original script and was added later during rewrites.
- The film's title was inspired by a line from the classic Hindi song 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' from the 1973 film 'Amar Prem'.