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Karan Johar breaks silence on Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham sequel rumours: ‘Every film has its flaws…’

Karan Johar breaks silence on Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham sequel rumours: ‘Every film has its flaws…’

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Filmmaker Karan Johar has addressed ongoing speculation around a sequel to his 2001 blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, opening up about rumours of a second instalment. Speaking on On Call with Sonal Kalra for The Right Angle, Karan clarified that there are no plans for K3G 2 or any reworking of his ambitious period drama Takht. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Released in 2001, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic family dramas, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amitabh Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan. The film’s enduring popularity, Johar noted, lies in the nostalgia it continues to evoke across generations. ‘Every film has its flaws…’ While acknowledging that K3G was not without flaws, Karan emphasised that the film’s emotional legacy is something he would not want to disturb. “So I’m glad that I have this platform, and I’m glad that I’m speaking with you to clarify that there is no K3G2, and there is no derivative of Takht being made. I would never make K3G 2—not because K3G was the best film ever made, …

Abhishek Bachchan Birthday Special: Revisiting actor’s deleted scene with Kareena in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham; watch

Abhishek Bachchan Birthday Special: Revisiting actor’s deleted scene with Kareena in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham; watch

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Abhishek Bachchan is many things. He is the son of superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, husband to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and a doting father to Aaradhya Bachchan. But to his fans, Abhishek is an actor who manages to light up the screen every time he enters a scene, no matter how long or short his screentime is. Well, 25 years ago, the actor joined his childhood friend Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor Khan for a special cameo in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001). But the scene was deleted. On Abhishek’s 50th birthday today, let’s take a trip down memory lane by revisiting his deleted but hilarious cameo from K3G, which also stars his parents alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Abhishek Bachchan in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Before the prom at their college, Kareena Kapoor Khan can be seen telling Hrithik Roshan, “Okay, okay! You’re the lucky one. Main prom pe tumhaare saath jaaungi. Lucky!” But to her disappointment, Hrithik laughs and responds, “Lekin tumse poocha kaun? Tumhaare …

AI video casts Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise and George Clooney in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham; Karan Johar reacts

AI video casts Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise and George Clooney in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham; Karan Johar reacts

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Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has reacted to an AI-generated video that reimagines Hollywood actors as characters from his iconic film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The video, shared on social media, features popular international stars stepping into the roles originally played by Bollywood legends. Karan Johar expressed admiration for an AI video featuring Hollywood stars as characters, particularly wanting to include Meryl Streep. Karan Johar reacts to Meryl Streep as Nandini Raichand The AI casting shows Meryl Streep as Nandini Raichand, a role originally portrayed by Jaya Bachchan. Clearly impressed, Karan said he would love to cast Streep in one of his films, adding that the “virtual” route seems to be manifesting for him. Re-sharing the video on his Instagram Stories, Karan wrote, “Ok AI! Whatever it takes to get Meryl Streep into any frame of mine!!! I will take it gladly! Virtual is manifesting for me.” The video also imagines George Clooney as Yashvardhan Raichand (Amitabh Bachchan), Tom Cruise as Rahul Raichand (Shah Rukh Khan), Anne Hathaway as Anjali Sharma (Kajol), Jennifer Lawrence as Naina …

Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham’s entire budget was spent on making ‘Bole Chudiyan’, says Nikkhil Advani: ‘Yash Johar made us sit with him’ | Bollywood News

Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham’s entire budget was spent on making ‘Bole Chudiyan’, says Nikkhil Advani: ‘Yash Johar made us sit with him’ | Bollywood News

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Nikkhil Advani, who began his career with Yash Johar’s production house Dharma Productions, recently reminisced about the late producer and his unmatched passion for filmmaking. Nikkhil, who made his directorial debut with Kal Ho Naa Ho after assisting Karan Johar on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, recalled an anecdote that perfectly captured Yash’s love for cinema. Speaking about K3G, Nikkhil revealed that the film’s initial budget was pegged at just Rs 3 crore—but that entire amount was spent on filming the song “Bole Chudiyan” alone. In a conversation with Radio Nasha, Nikkhil said, “These days, people make budgets on spreadsheets. They take nearly two months to finalise them. But when we narrated the script of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham to Yash Johar, he called me to his office and asked me to write the budget. I wrote Rs 3 crore. It was approved, and we were told to begin the film.” He continued, “Our very first set was for Bole Chudiyan. Karan Johar fainted on set. Kajol had issues with her …

Karan Johar to direct Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham sequel? Here`s what we know

Karan Johar to direct Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham sequel? Here`s what we know

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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan Johar`s most recent film, did fairly well at the box office. However, everyone enjoyed the film, which also took home the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. Everyone has been anticipating Karan`s next film after RARKPK. As per the report in Pinkvilla claims that the director intends to helm a family drama that could be called Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2. A source close to the portal told, “After hitting the bullseye with a romantic family comedy in the form of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan is returning to the family drama space with his next. Buzz is, it would be his biggest scale film till date, and Karan has brought in the New Year by locking the script of his next.” According to reports, pre-production will begin in the middle of 2026 and the movie will begin production by the end of 2026. The source went on to say that the film will be an intense drama with romance and a …

EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar’s next directorial is a MASSIVE family drama; Might be titled Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2

EXCLUSIVE: Karan Johar’s next directorial is a MASSIVE family drama; Might be titled Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2

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From 1998 to 2023, Karan Johar has entertained audiences worldwide with a string of directorial successes, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, My Name Is Khan, Student of the Year, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, and most recently, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. With an unblemished track record as a director, anticipation around his next film has been steadily building. Now, looking ahead to 2026, Karan Johar is set to return to the director’s chair. Yes, you read that right! Sources confirm to Pinkvilla that he has locked in his 8th directorial film, a grand-scale family drama said to be in the same space as his 2001 cult classic, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.  “After hitting the bullseye with a romantic family comedy in the form of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Karan is returning to the family drama space with his next. Buzz is, it would be his biggest scale film till date, and Karan has brought in the New Year by locking the script of his next,” a …

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham actress Malvika Raaj announces pregnancy, see post

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham actress Malvika Raaj announces pregnancy, see post

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Actress Malvika Raaj is best known for playing the role of young Poo in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. She portrayed the younger version of Kareena Kapoor`s iconic character in the multistarrer. On Sunday, the actress announced that she and her husband, Pranav Bagga, are expecting their first child. The couple took to Instagram to share the happy news with adorable pictures. Malvika announces pregnancy In the first picture shared by Malvika, she and her husband Pranav can be seen twinning in white. Malvika looks elated as she holds a positive pregnancy test kit. The couple is also seen wearing matching “Mom” and “Dad” caps, visibly excited to embrace their new roles. In one of the pictures, Pranav is seen holding Malvika’s hand and leading the way. The final photo shows Malvika flaunting her “Mom” cap with pride. In the caption, Malvika wrote, “You + Me = 3 #OurLittleSecret #BabyOnTheWay #MPbaby.”           View this post on Instagram                       …

Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham actor Malvika Raaj and husband Pranav Bagga announce pregnancy. See post | Bollywood

Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham actor Malvika Raaj and husband Pranav Bagga announce pregnancy. See post | Bollywood

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May 25, 2025 10:16 PM IST Actor Malvika Raaj took to her Instagram account to share that she and her husband Pranav Bagga are expecting their first child. Malvika Raaj, who is best known for playing young Poo in the Karan Johar film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, is expecting her first child with husband, entrepreneur Pranav Bagga! The actor took to her Instagram account on Sunday to announce the happy news with her friends and followers. (Also read: RJ Mahvash drops glam pics with Preity Zinta from Jaipur; Internet wonders if Yuzvendra Chahal was the photographer) Malvika Raaj and her husband Pranav Bagga shared a series of pictures with the pregnancy announcement. Malvika’s pregnancy announcement In the first picture, Malvika was seen smiling as she held on to Pranav and showed the pregnancy kit. Both Malvika and Pranav twinned in white shirts, and wore grey caps which had ‘Mom’ and ‘Dad’ written on it. The two looked happy and posed with their adorable caps in the rest of the pictures. In the caption, Malvika wrote, …

Karan Johar recalls when dad Yash Johar sold Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham for 00: ‘I thought it was very less’ | Bollywood

Karan Johar recalls when dad Yash Johar sold Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham for $5000: ‘I thought it was very less’ | Bollywood

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Filmmaker Karan Johar is back at the Cannes Film Festival after 12 years. This time, he is set to represent his latest production, Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. It will premiere in the Un Certain Regard category on May 21. Speaking at an event, the filmmaker recalled an interesting anecdote about when he first came to the French city with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Karan Johar recalls an interesting anecdote when he first came to Cannes in 2002 with his film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (Also read: ‘Thank you for making me the face of Bollywood hate’: Karan Johar says he will continue launching star kids) It was a nostalgic moment at the Bharat Pavilion as K3G filmmaker took to the stage alongside director Neeraj, reflecting on his early Cannes memories and his late father Yash Johar’s vision. When Yash Johar sold K3G for $5000 “I have a lot of emotional memories of Cannes. I remember it was 2002 when I came here with my father. He struck a deal here and we sold the …

Karan Johar Just Can’t Get Over This Little Boy’s Reaction To Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: ‘Omg!!! My Heart’

Karan Johar Just Can’t Get Over This Little Boy’s Reaction To Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: ‘Omg!!! My Heart’

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Last Updated:April 29, 2025, 18:22 IST The video featured an adorable little boy sitting on the sofa, completely engrossed in watching Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham was released in 2001. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Karan Johar is renowned for directing and producing some of Bollywood’s most iconic films, including the classics Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Dostana and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, among others. Recently, the filmmaker came across a viral post related to his 2001 film, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (K3G), and his reaction to the heartwarming clip is priceless. Taking to his Instagram Stories, KJo shared a video that was originally posted on TikTok and reshared by a pop culture page on Instagram. The clip featured an adorable little boy sitting on the sofa, completely engrossed in watching Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The film was playing in the background while someone recorded the child’s reaction to it. As soon as the title track began to play, the baby boy’s eyes welled up, and soon, he started to cry. …