Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi(2001)
Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Rahul Rawail. The film stars Kajol in a dual role as twin sisters, alongside Sunil Shetty, Rishi Kapoor, Rati Agnihotri, and Pooja Batra. The story follows two identical twins separated at birth after their parents split due to a false accusation. One twin grows up in India with her father, the other in London with her mother. They meet by chance and swap places to reunite their estranged parents. The film is a lighthearted family comedy with a focus on reconciliation. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Kajol's performance but criticism for its predictable plot. The film was released on 19 January 2001.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2001
- Director
- Rahul Rawail
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
Two identical twin sisters are separated at birth when their parents divorce. One grows up in India with her father, the other in London with her mother. Years later, they meet by accident and decide to switch places. Their goal is to bring their parents back together.
“A little sour, a little sweet.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi
Cast reunions in this film: Rati Agnihotri & Rishi Kapoor (4 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Dinesh Hingoo (3 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Dinesh Hingoo (3 films together), Sunil Shetty & Rati Agnihotri (2 films together), Sunil Shetty & Pooja Batra (2 films together), and Sunil Shetty & Pramod Moutho (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1961 Hollywood movie 'The Parent Trap', which also featured twin sisters swapping places.
- Kajol played both twin sisters, Tina and Sweety, marking one of her few double-role performances in her career.
- This was the first and only time veteran actors Rishi Kapoor and Rati Agnihotri were paired together as an on-screen couple.
- The movie's title translates to 'Something Sour, Something Sweet', reflecting the contrasting personalities of the two sisters.
- Despite starring major stars, the film underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics.
- Director Rahul Rawail had previously worked with Kajol in the 1995 film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', where he was an uncredited additional director.
- The soundtrack, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, included the popular song 'Chori Chori' sung by Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu.