28 Years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Karan Johar Revisits ‘Pyaar Dosti Hai’

The Week the Film’s Secrets Came Out

The anniversary comes at an apt moment. Just days ago, on the premiere episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9, Salman Khan and Karan Johar shared behind-the-scenes stories from the film. Karan revealed that Salman agreed to play Aman without hearing the full narration and without taking a fee, and that the emotional climax had to be completely reshot after it was accidentally filmed in slow motion. Salman pushed his next shoot by a day to finish it.

Why It Matters: A Film That Grew Up With Its Audience

Released on October 16, 1998, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai shaped how a generation thought about campus romance, friendship and love. Rahul, Anjali and Tina became household names, and the film’s fashion, from Rahul’s “Cool” chains to Anjali’s sporty look, became pop culture.

Twenty-eight years on, its appeal has crossed generations. Its songs still play at weddings and college fests, and its dialogues continue to circulate as memes and reels, introducing the film to viewers who weren’t even born when it released.

The Music That Stayed

Jatin-Lalit’s soundtrack remains one of Hindi cinema’s most loved albums.

The Cast

Twenty-eight years after it first told India that love is friendship, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai still holds a special place in hearts, and this week, a few new stories from its making have only added to its charm.

With inputs from IANS.