Kal Ho Naa Ho clocks 20 years: Karan Johar remembers his dad Yash Johar, pens heartfelt note for Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan

20 years ago, the audience was delivered with one of the best movies of all time, Kal Ho Naa Ho. It starred Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan in the leads. Kal Ho Naa Ho is one of the most celebrated and cherished movies. The movie was all about love, friendship, and sacrifice and left everyone teary-eyed by the end of it. Now, as Kal Ho Naa Ho completes 20 years, Karan Johar penned a beautiful note about it and has called it an emotional journey.

Karan Johar pens a heartfelt note as Kal Ho Naa Ho clocks 20 years

Karan Johar took to his Instagram handle and penned an emotional note revolving around Kal Ho Naa Ho. He wrote, “This film has been such an emotional journey for me and perhaps for all of us, if I have gathered over the many years. To bring such a stellar starcast together with a story that has a beating heart…it’s all kudos to the entire cast and team behind the camera for making Kal Ho Naa Ho still beat strong and within everyone’s hearts.”

He added, “For me, this was the last film that my father was a part of from the Dharma family…and it feels surreal to have his presence in every frame as I rewatch it even till today. Thank you papa, for guiding us through everything & making stories that matter…and for always standing by what is right. I will always miss you…And thank you Nikkhil for making a directorial debut that is etched forever in all our collective hearts! (heart emoji)”

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As soon as Karan Johar dropped this video on his Instagram handle, netizens were quick to dive into nostalgia. Many have commented and have reminisced the movie. One comment wrote, “Best Dharma movie till date….all the actors were great and Shahrukh was legendary, underrated within industry I feel but timeless classic. Writing, Direction, Performances and Music top notch….”

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Another comment read, “Thank you for giving us Aman Mathur (heart emoji)”

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It was in 2003 when Kal Ho Naa Ho was released and is still loved by the audience.

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Vasima Kazi

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