Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKaran Johar
Written byKaran Johar
Produced byYash Johar
Starring
CinematographySantosh Thundiyil
Edited bySanjay Sankla
Music byJatin–Lalit
Production
company
Dharma Productions
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Release date
  • 16 October 1998 (1998-10-16)[1]
Running time
185 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹100 million[2]
Box officeest. ₹1.07 billion[2]

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (transl. Something Happens) is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Karan Johar, in his directorial debut, and produced by his father Yash Johar. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan and Sana Saeed.[3] Set primarily across two time periods, the narrative follows the love-triangle between college friends Rahul, Anjali, and Tina. Years later, Rahul’s young daughter attempts to reunite him with his former best friend.

The film was shot in India, Mauritius, and Scotland, with Johar intending to bring a contemporary visual style to mainstream Hindi cinema. The soundtrack was composed by Jatin–Lalit, with lyrics by Sameer; it became the highest-selling Bollywood music album of the year.[4]

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was released theatrically on 16 October 1998, coinciding with the Diwali weekend. It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its direction, performances, music, cinematography, and emotional resonance. The film was a major commercial success, emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film of 1998 in India and, at the time, the third highest-grossing Indian film overall.[5][6] Internationally, it became the highest-grossing Hindi film ever until the release of Johar’s subsequent directorial, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001).[7]

The film won numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.[8] At the 44th Filmfare Awards, it won eight awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and all four acting categories (Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress)—a distinction unmatched until Gully Boy (2019).[9][10] It also received honors at the Screen Awards, Zee Cine Awards, and Bollywood Movie Awards.[11][12][13] The film remains a landmark in Hindi cinema for its cultural impact, music, and fashion influence.[14][15][16]

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  2. ^ a b "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai". Box Office India. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
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  4. ^ "BoxOffice India.com". 2 January 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Top India Total Nett Gross 1998 - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  6. ^ "Top Hits 1990-1999 - - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  7. ^ Kavoori, Anandam P.; Punathambekar, Aswin (August 2008). Global Bollywood. New York University Press (NYU Press). p. 93. ISBN 978-0-8147-4799-5.
  8. ^ "National Awards 1998 Winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Filmfare Awards 1999 Winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  10. ^ BollywooDirect (16 October 2023). "25 Years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (16/10/98)". Medium. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  11. ^ "Star Screen Award Winners 1999 – Fifth (5th) Screen-Videocon Awards". www.awardsandshows.com. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  12. ^ "Lux Zee Cine Awards 1999 - 2nd Zee Cine Awards". www.awardsandshows.com. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  13. ^ "Bollywood Awards | Bollywood Fashion Awards | Bollywood Music Awards". 5 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  14. ^ Bhattacharyya, Raavya (28 November 2020). "Why Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Will Always Remain My Favourite Guilty Pleasure". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  15. ^ Bond, Sarah; Kolachina, Saagar (16 October 2023). "Column | How 'Kuch Kuch Hota Haiʼ defined a new era for Bollywood". The Daily Illini. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
  16. ^ "6 life lessons that Kuch Kuch Hota Hai taught us | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
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