Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Naina, an introverted, perpetually depressed girl's life changes when she meets Aman. But Aman has a secret of his own which changes their lives forever. Embroiled in all this is Rohit, Naina's best friend who conceals his love for her.

Director:

Nikkhil Advani (as Nikhil Advani)

Writers:

Niranjan Iyengar (dialogue), Karan Johar (screenplay)

Stars:

Preity Zinta, Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan

Top Rated Indian Movies #111 | 34 wins & 42 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shah Rukh Khan	...	Aman Mathur
Preity Zinta	...	Naina Catherine Kapur
Saif Ali Khan	...	Rohit
Jaya Bhaduri	...	Jennifer Kapur
Sushma Seth	...	Lajjo Kapur
Reema Lagoo	...	Aman's Mother
Lillete Dubey	...	Jaswinder "Jazz" Kapoor
Delnaaz Irani	...	Jasprit "Sweetu" Kapoor (as Delnaaz Paul)
Rani Mukerji	...	Special Appearance
Sonali Bendre	...	Dr. Priya
Michael Pinkhas	...	Office Clerk
Sanjay Kapoor	...	Abhay
Sulabha Arya	...	Kanta Bhen (as Sulbha Arya)
Athit Naik	...	Shiv Kapur
Jhanak Shukla	...	Gia Kapur

Storyline

The film's female lead, Naina (Preity Zinta) narrates the story. Her father had committed suicide years ago which left a deep impact on her heart. Her family is dysfunctional since her mother and grandmother just cannot stop arguing. But when Aman (Shahrukh Khan) arrives next door, the whole gloomy conditions change. Aman infuses life in skeptical and overtly serious Naina, and she falls in love with him. But Aman knows that he cannot marry Naina because of a secret which he cannot divulge to her. So he intends upon setting her up with her best pal Rohit (Saif Ali Khan).

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Plot Keywords:

homosexual overtones | gay joke | tragic ending | gay slur | restaurant | 

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Taglines:

A Story Of A Lifetime.......In A Heartbeat

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi Urdu Gujarati Punjabi

Release Date:

28 November 2003 (India)

Also Known As:

Tomorrow May Never Come

Filming Locations:

679 E 22nd St, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$758,211, 30 November 2003

Gross USA:

$1,991,922

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$13,200,241

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dharma Productions, Dillywood

Technical Specs

Runtime:

186 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Later, in his book, An Unsuitable Boy, Karan Johar admitted that he regretted handing over the reins of his story to someone else.

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Goofs

During the title song, "Kal Ho Naa Ho," at the scene where Aman and Naina are dancing in the night, after Aman touches Naina with the rose, it shows him throw the rose behind him, and at the end of the embrace the rose reappears in his hand.

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Quotes

Aman Mathur: You just do as I say! I have a plan. Six days and girl in your face! Just six days!
Rohit Patel: Wow! But why six days and not seven?
Aman Mathur: I don't work on Sundays!

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Connections

References Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

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Soundtracks

Chale Chalo
(uncredited)
Written by Javed Akhtar
Performed by A.R. Rahman, Srinivas

User Reviews

Best film!!

This is one of the best films ever made! I watched it a few days ago and i still have the movie running through my head. It is so amazing that it has a lasting impression.

Once again, Shah Rukh Khan steals the spotlight and does a magnificent performance as the beautiful and sweet Aman Mathur.

By the way, i was thinking "What a funny movie" until the end...it just gets sad. And me being a really sensitive person, wow...it just blows you away. Shah Rukh Khan's brilliant performance will stay with you forever.

I was up at 2.30 in the morning, tissues strewn all around me with tears just pouring down my face. The moment you try to stop crying, another scene comes on and you start again. Seriously, i'm really sensitive so no surprise but i reckon this film was the first film that actually made me cry that much. I just couldn't stop!! This is a must for everyone..including you sensitive people out there! Everyone must watch this film! It's just beautiful and it was actually an eye-opener for me! You've got to cherish whatever you have because who knows...tomorrow may never come.