KKHH completes 25 years: A look back at the movie that changed Bollywood
The iconic Bollywood movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai completed 25 years today, on October 16. For all those Bollywood fans and hopeless romantics out there, they cannot help but shed tears of joy as Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar attended a special screening of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to celebrate the silver jubilee of this romantic-comedy.
25 years of KKHH
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was released on October 16, 1998, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles. The movie became an instant blockbuster as the Indian audience couldn't resist falling in love with the romantic-comedy's storyline, which revolved around the themes of friendship, love, and destiny.
This classic Karan Johar movie, featuring two girls falling in love with the same guy and the transformation of friendship into love, made the movie relatable to a great extent.
KKHH wasn't just a movie; it was a sentiment and a vibe that touched the hearts of millions of millennials and Gen-Zs over its 25-year journey since its release. Millennials and Gen-Zs continue to quote the iconic and unforgettable dialogues from the movie in their special conversations even after all these 25 years. These heartfelt dialogues include:
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"Pyar dosti hai…Agar woh meri sab se achchi dost nahin ban sakti, toh main usse kabhi pyar kar hi nahi sakta kyunki dosti bina toh pyar hota hi nahin… Simple, pyar dosti hai!""Kuch kuch hota hai Rahul, tum nahi samjhoge."
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"Hum ek baar jeete hain, ek baar marte hai, Shaadi bhi ek baar hoti hai… Aur pyar ek baar hi hota hai."
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"Tussi ja rahe ho? tussi na jao."
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"Jabse tumne pyar ko samjha hai, pyar ko jana hai … sirf us hi se pyar kiya hai."
KKHH's Special Screening
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The director and writer of the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (KKHH), Karan Johar, who also completed 25 years in the movie industry, celebrated this milestone with Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji during a special screening in Mumbai on October 15, Sunday.
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Rani Mukerji looked classy in a white saree with a black border, while Shah Rukh and Karan Johar rocked an all-black outfit vibe.
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However, Kajol, one of the protagonists in the movie, was notably absent from the special screening.
- In a video that has been circulating on social media, Rani Mukerji expressed her gratitude to Karan Johar for giving her the opportunity to star in the film. She mentioned that she was only 17 years old when she did the movie and credited KKHH for her stardom today. She also thanked all the fans of the movie for their continued love and support.
Rani Mukerji recalls her being only 17 when she did #KuchKuchHotaHai while expressing her gratitude for all that the film has given her🥹❤️@iamsrk#25YearsOfKKHH #ShahRukhKhan #RaniMukerji #KaranJohar pic.twitter.com/DwfWGVcF4b
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) October 15, 2023
- In another video that has been going viral, Karan Johar referred to Shah Rukh Khan as the 'emperor of entertainment' and the 'king of romance'.
In a heartwarming moment Karan Johar calls SRK the "Emperor of Entertainment" & "King of Romance" as he thanks the KING for not just #KuchKuchHotaHai but his entire career🔥❤️🤗@iamsrk#25YearsOfKKHH #ShahRukhKhan #RaniMukerji #KaranJohar pic.twitter.com/O5oZ1Phl17
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) October 15, 2023
- Audience members at the special screening of KKHH were seen thoroughly enjoying themselves and vibing to the nostalgia.
Fans are vibing on Koi mil gya ❤️❤️
— Abu Bakar SRK (@_Abubakar03) October 16, 2023
What an amazing atmosphere 💗#25YearsOfKKHH #25YearsOfKuchKuchHotaHai #ShahRukhKhan𓃵 #SRK𓃵 #Jawan #Dunki #DunkiTeaser pic.twitter.com/Cu7B9bAUkk
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