19 Years of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Karan Johar's directorial musical romantic drama film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna completed 19 years. Starring Superstars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Preity Zinta in the lead roles, the film was released in the theatres on 11 August 2006
Made on a budget of ₹50 crore, the film grossed ₹113 crore, emerging as a commercial success and the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2006 after Dhoom 2, Krrish, and Lage Raho Munna Bhai. At the 52nd Filmfare Awards, the film scored the highest with 23 nominations and secured Best Supporting Actor for Abhishek Bachchan as its sole win.
The film’s story and screenplay were written by Karan Johar, with Shibani Bathija co-writing the screenplay, while the dialogues were penned by Niranjan Iyengar. Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar in her debut as a producer, the film was made under Dharma Productions and distributed by Yash Raj Films.
Director Karan Johar initially planned to cast Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Ajay Devgn in the lead roles, but after Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan turned down the film, Abhishek Bachchan was eventually cast as Rishi. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna marked the 3rd directorial venture of Karan Johar after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
The film marked director Karan Johar's 3rd collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The film marked director Karan Johar's second collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan after Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
The film marked director Karan Johar's maiden collaboration with Preity Zinta, Abhishek Bachchan, Kirron Kher, Ahsaas Channa, and Arjun Rampal. The film’s supporting cast featured Kirron Kher, Ahsaas Channa, Arjun Rampal, and Saira Mohan.
The film also featured cameos by Kajol, John Abraham, Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji, and Tarun Mansukhani (uncredited). Anil Mehta handled the cinematography of this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Karan Johar.
Sanjay Sankla edited this film, marking his 3rd collaboration with director Karan Johar after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy composed the music for this film, marking their maiden collaboration with director Karan Johar.
The film marked the 4th collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta after Dil Se, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and Veer-Zaara. The film marked the 3rd collaboration between Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji after Yuva and Bunty Aur Babli.
The film marked the 5th collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan after Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Veer-Zaara, and Paheli.
Q: When was Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna released?
A: The film was released on 11 August 2006.
Q: Who were the lead actors in the film?
A: The film starred Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan,
Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Preity Zinta in the lead roles.
Q: How did the film perform at the box office?
A: Made on a budget of ₹50 crore, it grossed ₹113 crore and
became a commercial success. It was the 4th highest-grossing Hindi film of 2006
after Dhoom 2, Krrish, and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.
Q: How did the film fare at the Filmfare Awards?
A: At the 52nd Filmfare Awards, it received 23 nominations
(the highest that year) and won only one—Best Supporting Actor for Abhishek
Bachchan.
Q: Who wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues?
A: The story and screenplay were written by Karan Johar,
with Shibani Bathija co-writing the screenplay. Dialogues were penned by
Niranjan Iyengar.
Q: Who produced and distributed the film?
A: The film was produced by Hiroo Yash Johar (her debut as
producer) under Dharma Productions and distributed by Yash Raj Films.
Q: Who was initially considered for the cast?
A: Karan Johar first planned to cast Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol,
Rani Mukerji, and Ajay Devgn. After Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan declined,
Abhishek Bachchan was cast as Rishi.
Q: Which number directorial venture was this for Karan
Johar?
A: It was his 3rd directorial film after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
Q: Which collaborations did the film mark for Karan Johar?
A:
3rd collaboration
with Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie
Gham).
2nd collaboration
with Amitabh Bachchan (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham).
1st collaboration
with Preity Zinta, Abhishek Bachchan, Kirron Kher, Ahsaas Channa, and Arjun
Rampal.
Q: Who were part of the supporting cast and cameos?
A: Supporting cast included Kirron Kher, Ahsaas Channa,
Arjun Rampal, and Saira Mohan. Cameos featured Kajol, John Abraham, Karan
Johar, Ayan Mukerji, and Tarun Mansukhani (uncredited).
Q: Who handled the technical aspects—cinematography,
editing, and music?
A: Cinematography: Anil Mehta (his maiden collaboration with Karan Johar).
Editing: Sanjay
Sankla (3rd collaboration after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham).
Music:
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy (their maiden collaboration with Karan Johar).
Q: Which actor pairings did this film continue or add to?
A: 4th collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta (Dil Se, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara).
3rd collaboration
between Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji (Yuva, Bunty Aur Babli).
5th collaboration
between Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan (Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie
Gham, Veer-Zaara, Paheli).
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