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SRK And Rani Mukerji Romance In Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna; Karan Johar Shares UNSEEN Pics
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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, starring SRK, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, and Abhishek Bachchan, turns 19 today. Karan Johar shared unseen photos, reminiscing about its bold themes.
Cinephiles say that Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, and Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was way ahead of its time. Would you believe if we told you that everyone's beloved KANK turns 19 today, August 11? On the occasion, director Karan Johar took fans on a nostalgic trip as he unearthed never-before-seen photos from the sets of his 2006 romantic drama.
The pictures from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna sets feature Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji in a tender, romantic moment, instantly transporting fans back to the film's emotional core. In the stills, Shah Rukh and Rani are seen sharing an intimate moment, exuding the chemistry that made their pairing one of Bollywood's most loved. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was known for its bold take on love, marriage, and relationships, with SRK and Rani playing two individuals stuck in loveless marriages who find solace in each other.
Sharing the throwback on social media, Karan Johar reminisced about the shoot, writing that the film 'pushed boundaries" for its time. The filmmaker started his carousel by dropping a rare glimpse of his father Hiroo Johar at work. The post also featured Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan and a young Ahsaas Channa, who played SRK and Preity's child in the film.
KJo penned, 'Some love stories transcend time and still hold all the power they once did…KANK for me will always be that. My third film in and I was moved again by the absolute honour of having such terrific people on set with me to make a story that was bold…brave and full of only heart #19YearsOfKANK #KabhiAlvidaNaaKehna (sic)." Take a look:
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How did fans react to Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna post?
Fans flooded the comments section with heart emojis and memories of watching the film, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan, Kirron Kher, and others. Many called it 'underrated" and said the themes of the movie feel even more relevant today. They wrote, 'One of your finest films", 'I love all ur movies Sir but this one's special as u created something out of ur comfort zone ..a story which was considered ahead of it time..I just watched this movie again day before yesterday on ott ..love the entire cast ..cnt hold Mt tears ecerytime I watch it Here's to u making many more movies. Cnt wait for ur next ..hopefully wid SRK," and others.
Nearly two decades since its release, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna continues to spark conversations about love, choice, and societal norms. With these unseen photos making the rounds, it's clear the film, and the SRK-Rani magic, still holds a special place in the hearts of Bollywood lovers.
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August 11, 2025, 12:29 IST
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