On October 16, 1998, the beloved romantic drama “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in leading roles, marked the directorial debut of Karan Johar, a prominent filmmaker in India. This film also starred Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan and received an overwhelmingly positive response from both audiences and critics, becoming a global blockbuster.
The movie left an indelible mark on the ’90s era, influencing trends such as the exchange of friendship bands on Friendship Day, Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic ‘cool’ pendant, and Anjali’s distinctive bob-cut hairstyle.
As the 25th anniversary of its release approaches, Dharma Productions, in collaboration with PVR and INOX cinemas, has organized a special screening for fans on Sunday, October 15, at PVR ICON Infiniti Mall in Andheri, Mumbai.
Karan Johar’s production house shared the exciting news on Wednesday, October 11, stating, “Hum ek baar jeete hai, ek baar marte hai aur #KuchKuchHotaHai special screening ka mauka bhi ek hi baar milta hai! At PVR INOX (Mumbai) on 15th October – time to relive the magic!”
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Fans, eager to relive the nostalgia, flooded the comments section with requests for the film to be re-released all across India. Some fans expressed their disappointment due to limited showings, with one commenting, “Need more shows, not fair it’s already full,” while another said, “Why not re-release it in all of India?”. A Shah Rukh Khan enthusiast from Kerala added, “Unfair, Karan… Re-release it in all parts of India, especially Kerala.”
In addition to the star-studded cast, the film featured renowned actors such as Archana Puran Singh, Anupam Kher, Sana Saeed, Farida Jalal, Reema Lagoo, and Johnny Lever in pivotal roles. “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” also earned two National Film Awards, one for Alka Yagnik as Best Female Playback Singer for the title track and another for Best Film For Providing Wholesome Entertainment.