Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
A lavish Bollywood melodrama that blends grand family tradition with diasporic longing. Emotional reunions and clash of generations unfold amidst palatial sets, exploring whether duty should ever eclipse love.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

कभी ख़ुशी कभी ग़म

"It's all about loving your parents."

14 December 2001 India 209 min ⭐ 7.7 (588)
Director: Karan Johar
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, Jaya Bachchan
Drama Comedy
Duty vs. Love Class Divide The Diasporic Experience Reconciliation and Forgiveness
Budget: $7,500,000
Box Office: $11,336,308

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Keh diya na... bas keh diya.

— Yashvardhan Raichand

Context:

Used when Yash shuts down any potential argument from his family members.

Meaning:

Asserts absolute authority. It means 'I've said it, and that's final.' It encapsulates the rigid patriarchy that drives the conflict.

Zindagi mein kuch banna ho, kuch haasil karna ho, kuch jeetna ho, toh hamesha apne dil ki suno.

— Rahul Raichand (quoting Yash)

Context:

Rahul says this to young Rohan before leaving; Rohan later repeats it to reveal his identity.

Meaning:

Advice to 'always listen to your heart' to achieve success. Ironically, Rahul uses his father's words to encourage Rohan, even though Yash ignored Rahul's heart.

Tell me how it was!

— Pooja 'Poo' Sharma

Context:

Said repeatedly after she does something dramatic or selects an outfit.

Meaning:

A catchphrase that highlights her vanity and need for validation, becoming an iconic line for the 'Poo' character.

Lucknow da kurta, Pathani salwar... Tab lage mard, varna lage bekaar.

— Anjali & Rahul

Context:

Sung during the 'Say Shava Shava' dance sequence.

Meaning:

A playful expression of Punjabi culture and aesthetic standards for men, celebrating traditional masculinity.