Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, a timeless Bollywood classic released in 2001, continues to be a fan favorite. The iconic family drama starred Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor. As the film celebrates its 23rd anniversary today, KJo shared behind-the-scenes moments from the sets, including some unforgettable shots of Kareena’s transformation into Poo.
Karan Johar celebrates 23rd anniversary of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham with behind-the-scenes moments, watch
On December 14, Karan Johar took to Instagram to share some unmissable behind-the-scenes pictures from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The first image shows Karan directing the film while holding a coffee mug. Another collage features Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, both smiling and posing together.
There’s also a memorable shot featuring all the lead actors, along with a heartwarming picture of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. Fans are treated to some iconic moments of Kareena Kapoor as Poo, including the one where she sizzles in a red dress, posing with Hrithik Roshan, and another showing her in a traditional salwar suit, alongside Hrithik in a kurta. These contrasting pictures are sure to melt hearts.
He captioned, “3 years!!! Phew…truly one of those pinch me moments – right now & even back then…being on set with these legends!! It was my second film as a director and I think I was immensely fortunate that this magnanimous cast and the entire crew put in so much faith in me to deliver khushi & gham in abundance! The biggest shout out goes to the audience…the fans…our family – who continue to watch our film and recite every dialogue, dance on every song and keep this film alive in its truest sense…THANK YOU! 23 years of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.”
Reflecting on his journey, Karan Johar expressed how being on set with the legendary cast during his second film as a director was a surreal experience. He thanked the amazing crew and cast for believing in him, allowing him to bring both joy and sorrow to the screen. KJo also gave a special shoutout to the fans, whose enduring love for the film—whether through quoting lines or dancing to the songs—keeps its legacy alive.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Manish Malhotra, and several other celebrities showered Karan Johar’s post with love, flooding the comment section with heart emoticons to express their admiration.
In a past interview on the Cyrus Says YouTube channel, Nikkhil Advani revealed that Shah Rukh Khan had envisioned a grand helicopter entry for his character in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
However, Shah Rukh Khan’s expectations didn’t align with reality, and he was disappointed when his role only involved stepping down from the helicopter. He explained that the scene was actually centred around Jaya Bachchan’s character, who learns about her son’s arrival the moment he touches the ground.
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