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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
कभी अलविदा ना कहना
2006 193 min India 12+
★6.9
Drama, Romance
Director: Karan Johar
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Description
Dev and Maya are both married to different people. Settled into a life of domestic ritual, and convinced that they are happy in their respective relationships, they still yearn for something deeper and more meaningful, which is precisely what they find in each other.
Budget:
$7.4M
US Gross:
$3.28M
Worldwide:
$17M
Starring
Shah Rukh Khan
Actor
Rani Mukerji
Actor
Amitabh Bachchan
Actor
Awards
15 wins & 46 nominations total
Key opinion
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is widely regarded as a groundbreaking, emotionally intense departure from traditional Bollywood tropes. While its portrayal of infidelity remains a polarizing subject, the film is lauded for its mature narrative, exceptional ensemble performances, and realistic exploration of complex marital dynamics.
| Acting | The ensemble cast, led by Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, delivers profound performances that evoke deep empathy for their characters' internal struggles. | |
| Direction | Karan Johar demonstrates a sophisticated directorial approach, successfully balancing dark, mature themes with lighter moments of humor and aesthetic polish. | |
| Theme | The narrative avoids fairy-tale tropes to provide a raw, courageous examination of marital failure and the difficult pursuit of individual happiness. | |
| Pacing | The inclusion of traditional song and dance sequences divides viewers, with some finding them an essential cultural element and others seeing them as distracting excesses. |