Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham(2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) is a Hindi-language family drama film directed by Karan Johar. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor. The story follows the wealthy Raichand family, where the adopted son Rahul is disowned by his father Yashvardhan for marrying a middle-class woman. Years later, Rahul's younger brother Rohan travels to London to reunite the family. The film is known for its lavish sets, emotional storytelling, and popular music. It was a major commercial success and remains a beloved classic in Indian cinema. The film was released on December 14, 2001, and is available on streaming platforms.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video since 14 June 2002.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 14 June 2002
- Theatrical Release
- 14 December 2001
- Director
- Karan Johar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 30m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
Rahul Raichand, the adopted son of a wealthy businessman, falls in love with Anjali, a woman from a simple family. His father disapproves and disowns him. Rahul moves to London with Anjali. Ten years later, his younger brother Rohan sets out to find him and bring the family back together.
“Sometimes happiness, sometimes sadness.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Rani Mukerji (10 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Kajol (10 films together), Rani Mukerji & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Amitabh Bachchan (6 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Karan Johar (5 films together), and Kajol & Karan Johar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a line from the classic movie 'Deewaar' (1975).
- Kajol's character Anjali was originally written as a Punjabi girl from Delhi, not London.
- The song 'Bole Chudiyan' was shot in just two days at Mumbai's Film City studio.
- Amitabh Bachchan wore a hairpiece for his role as Yashvardhan Raichand.
- The film was the first Indian movie to be screened at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
- Shah Rukh Khan suggested the iconic 'palat' dialogue in the song 'Suraj Hua Maddham'.
- The family mansion scenes were filmed at a real palace called Mentmore Towers in England.