Karan Johar Reflects on 23 Years of 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham': A Truly Surreal Experience
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Mumbai, Dec 14 (NationPress) As his acclaimed directorial venture 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...' marked its 23rd anniversary in Hindi cinema on Saturday, filmmaker Karan Johar referred to it as a 'surreal experience'.
Karan shared a collection of memorable stills from the film on Instagram, showcasing star-studded appearances by Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Hrithik Roshan, among others.
He expressed, '23 years!!! Wow... this truly is one of those surreal experiences - both now and back then... being alongside these iconic figures on set!! It was my second film as a director, and I was incredibly lucky that this generous cast and the entire crew placed their trust in me to deliver joy and sorrow in abundance!'
The director acknowledged the audience's immense support for the film.
'The biggest acknowledgment goes to our audience... the fans... our family - who persist in watching our film, quoting every dialogue, dancing to every song, and keeping this film alive in its most authentic form... THANK YOU! Here’s to 23 years of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.'
'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...' is a family drama that narrates the challenges and misunderstandings faced by an Indian multimillionaire family concerning their adopted son's marriage to a girl from a lower socio-economic background.
The film was promoted with the tagline 'It's All About Loving Your Parents.'
In addition to its captivating storyline and impressive cast, the film remains a favorite among many due to its memorable dialogues and the iconic character of the flamboyant Poo.
Her fashion sense and memorable one-liners, such as 'Kaun hai yeh jisne dobara mudke mujhe nahi dekha', 'P.H.A.T - Pretty, Hot And Tempting', and 'Tumhe koi haq nahi banta ki tum itni khoobsurat lago. Not fair.' continue to resonate even today.
