Karan Johar shares heartfelt message as his directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai completes 26 years; Kajol drops unmissable BTS pictures

Today marks the 26th anniversary of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, the iconic romantic drama starring Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Kajol, which captured the hearts of audiences across the board. This film is particularly significant for Karan Johar, as it marked his debut as a director. In celebration, he shared a compilation video of behind-the-scenes moments on his Instagram account, receiving positive reactions from fans.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai marks its 26th anniversary

As Kuch Kuch Hota Hai celebrates its 26th anniversary today, director Karan Johar shared a heartfelt post. In the video, Johar provides insights into various scenes, reminiscing about the film’s vibrant elements. His caption read: “From cool neck chains and neon shirts to pink headbands, a summer camp filled with dancing, wishing on falling stars, and friendships blossoming into love—this is a tribute to my first film as a director. A heartfelt thank you to the best cast and crew. Here’s to capturing that magical feeling from day one and keeping it alive… 26 years later!”

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Actress Kajol also shared a few BTS shots and glimpses of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai on its anniversary. She captioned: “Still feeling the same .. even tho I seem to have grown up 26 years later !”

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In celebration of the film’s anniversary last year, a special event was held for fans, where Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Karan Johar reminisced about the blockbuster. Reflecting on the movie, King Khan stated, “We make films, and while some fade into obscurity, others find great success or stumble at the time of release. But this film (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) has stood the test of time. It has aged nearly as gracefully as Karan has.”

About Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Released in 1998, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai revolves around a love triangle between two best friends, Rahul and Tina, and their classmate, Anjali. Its memorable score, iconic dialogues, and themes of love and friendship contributed to its lasting impact on Indian cinema. The movie remains to be one of its kind with spectacular performances and prevalent trends.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai became a cultural phenomenon, achieving immense success both commercially and musically. The film’s soundtrack sold eight million copies in India, earning the title of the best-selling Bollywood album of the year. Notably, the film also featured a special appearance by Salman Khan.

Karan Johar’s recent projects

Karan Johar’s most recent directorial effort was Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, which featured Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh and proved to be a significant box office hit. Johar also produced the Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina starter Jigra, which hit theatres on 11th October.

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