As Kabhi Kabhie completes 40 glorious years, we bring to you some lesser known facts about the film

Kabhi Kabhie – Facts

Gulshan Rai refused to produce Kabhi Kabhie as he believed that the film won't do well. However, the movie went on to break all box-office records.

Kabhi Kabhie – Facts

The film had been written with Raakhee in mind, and she had consented to do it during the making of Daag (1973), but before production started she married Gulzar, who wanted her to retire from acting. Later Yash Chopra persuaded Gulzar to let her do the film.

Kabhi Kabhie – Facts

'Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayal Aata Hai' became the cult favorite of millions. Several music directors comprised the song in their own way. The qawwali version of the song became very popular.

Kabhi Kabhie – Facts

Yash Chopra added another 'E' to the title Kabhi Kabhie to add on some luck just before the film release.

Kabhi Kabhie – Facts

Parveen Babi was offered the role opposite Rishi Kapoor but she rejected the film. Well, as luck would have it the role eventually went to Neetu Singh resulting in both falling in love during the making of the film.

Kabhi Kabhie – Facts

While shooting in Kashmir Yash Chopra realized that his 5-year-old son Aditya Chopra getting interested about filmmaking.

Kabhi Kabhie – Facts

Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor were the classic duo at that time and did five super hit movies in a row including Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhie, Trishul, Kaala Patthar and Silsila.