As Kal Ho Naa Ho Turns 20, Karan Johar Pens An Emotional Note Remembering His Father Yash Johar

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NOVEMBER 28,2023

If there has to be a Bollywood movie that redefines the way we look at friendship and love, it has to be Kal Ho Naa Ho. The Shah Rukh Khan-Preity Zinta completed 20 years of its release today. The movie, which won several hearts and made most of us cry, was produced by Karan Johar.

As the movie turns two decades old, the filmmaker pens down an emotional note, remembering his father, Yash Johar. The legendary filmmaker passed away on June 26, 2004.

The film created a monstrous effect on millennails. Several moments from Kal Ho Naa Ho left us in tears while its music topped all the chartbusters. Walking down memory lane, Karan Johar recalled how this was the last time he worked with his father as a producer of the film.

Karan Johar on 20 years of Kal Ho Naa Ho

Sharing some unseen pictures from the sets of Kal Ho Naa Ho, Karan took to Instagram and penned down how much he misses his father.

"This film has been such an emotional journey for me and perhaps for all of us, if I have gathered over the many years. To bring such a stellar starcast together with a story that has a beating heart, it's all kudos to the entire cast and team behind the camera for making Kal Ho Naa Ho still beat strong and within everyone's hearts," his caption read.

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KJo further added, 'For me, this was the last film that my father was a part of from the Dharma family... and it feels surreal to have his presence in every frame as I rewatch it even today. Thank you, papa, for guiding us through everything and making stories that matter. and for always standing by what is right. I will always miss you."

The romantic drama marked director Nikkhil Advani's directorial debut. Thanking him, Karan concluded, 'And thank you, Nikkhil, for making a directorial debut that is etched forever in all our collective hearts.'

More about Kal Ho Naa Ho

The 2003 release caused a massive wave of change in Indian cinema. With a stellar ensemble of Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Saif Ali Khan, the movie continues to become an all-time comfort watch even today.

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Kal Ho Naa Ho also starred Jaya Bachchan, Dara Singh, Simone Singh, Delnaaz Irani, Lillete Dubey, and Sonali Bendre in prominent roles. The music was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, who gave us some iconic and memorable melodies.

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