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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

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1998 | 185 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 11 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Crazy, Stupid, Love. or About Time, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 5 min.
  • It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Per her mother's last wish, an 8 year old girl sets out to reunite her father with his college best friend who was in love with him.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    37 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $26 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 401K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Karan Johar

  • Shah Rukh KhanRahul Khanna
  • KajolAnjali Sharma
  • Rani MukerjiTina Malhotra
  • Sana SaeedAnjali Khanna
  • Farida JalalMrs. Khanna
  • Salman KhanAman Mehra
  • Johny LeverCol. Almeida
  • Archana Puran SinghMs. Briganza
  • Anupam KherPrincipal Malhotra
  • Reema LagooMrs. Sharma