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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

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2001 | 209 min | Comedy, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Instant Family, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 29 min.
  • It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Years after his father disowns his adopted brother for marrying a woman of lower social standing, a young man goes on a mission to reunite his family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    19 wins and 25 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $11 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 464K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Karan Johar

  • Amitabh BachchanYashvardhan “Yash” Raichand
  • Shah Rukh KhanRahul Raichand
  • Hrithik RoshanRohan Raichand
  • KajolAnjali Sharma Raichand
  • Jaya BachchanNandini Chandran Raichand
  • Kareena Kapoor KhanPooja “Poo” Sharma Raichand
  • Rani MukerjiNaina Kapoor
  • Farida JalalSayeeda “Daijaan / DJ” Naaz
  • Jugal HansrajMohit Sachdev
  • Alok NathOmendra "Om" Sharma