Karan Johar’s ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ to be screened at IFFM as he completes 20 years in films

Karan Johar’s directorial debut – ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ – will be receiving a special screening at the 10th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Shah Rukh Khan will also be attending the festival as it is rumoured that he is going to be the chief guest. Karan will also be attending the festival. Released in 1998, the film starred popular on-screen couple Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Actress Rani Mukerji featured in a supporting role, while Salman Khan made a guest appearance.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ was the movie with which director Karan Johar had stepped into the industry. The movie was a huge hit at the box office. It has clocked 20 years of its release in Hindi cinema last year and it is going to be felicitated at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

Excited about the screening, Karan said in a statement, “It’s been a very rewarding 20 years of a journey and time well spent telling stories and having the freedom to be a storyteller. Filmmaking is my passion and the deep rooted love I have for cinema and being here in this time to be completing two whole decades is very gratifying.”

Talking about IFFM, Karan said, “I have been to the festival before and I have loved being there. I’m looking forward to another opportunity to celebrate Indian cinema in the land down under.”

Karan will also have an in detail conversation on cinema with the Australian audience at the film festival. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will be taking place between August 8-17.

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