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{{short description|2001 film directed by Karan Johar}}

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| music          = '''Score:'''<br />Babloo Chakravarty<br />'''Songs:'''<br />[[Jatin Lalit]]<br />[[Sandesh Shandilya]]<br />[[Aadesh Shrivastava]]

| country        = India

| language      = Hindi

| budget        = {{INR|400 million}}<ref name="budget">{{Cite news |url=http://www.indiatoday.com/itoday/20020128/uk-cinema.shtml |title=Look who's laughing |last=Dhawan |first=Himanshu |date=28 January 2002 |work=India Today |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034427/http://www.indiatoday.com/itoday/20020128/uk-cinema.shtml |archive-date=24 September 2015 }}</ref>

| gross          = {{INR|1.36 billion}}<ref name="wwg">{{Cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=658 |title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |website=[[Box Office India]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718002015/http://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=658 |archive-date=18 July 2016 |access-date=24 August 2015}}</ref>

'''''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'''''({{trans|''Sometimes there is joy, sometimes there is sorrow...''}}), also known as simply '''''K3G''''', is a 2001 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[drama film]] written and directed by [[Karan Johar]] and produced by [[Yash Johar]]. The film stars [[Amitabh Bachchan]], [[Jaya Bachchan]], [[Shah Rukh Khan]], [[Kajol]], [[Hrithik Roshan]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]], with special appearance by [[Rani Mukerji]]. The score was composed by Babloo Chakravarty. The film's songs were composed by [[Jatin–Lalit]], [[Sandesh Shandilya]] and [[Aadesh Shrivastava]], with lyrics by [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]] and Anil Pandey. The film tells the story of an Indian family, which faces troubles and misunderstandings over their adopted son's marriage to a girl belonging to a lower [[Social class|socio-economic group]] than them.

Made on a budget of {{INRConvert|400|m}}, ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' emerged as a major commercial success, both domestically and internationally, with a lifetime gross of {{INR|1.36 billion}} ({{US$|{{#expr:1360/47.186 round 0}} million|long=no}}) at the worldwide box office becoming the highest grossing Indian film ever worldwide at the time of its release. It received mixed reviews from critics who praised the cinematography, costume design, music, performances, emotional sequences and themes, but, criticized the length and the script. Outside India, the film was the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films in overseas markets|highest-grossing Indian film]] ever, until its record was broken by Johar's next directorial ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' (2006). ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' won several awards at popular award ceremonies the following year, including five [[Filmfare Awards]].

Yashvardhan "Yash" Raichand ([[Amitabh Bachchan]]) is a billionaire businessman in [[Delhi]] with his wife Nandini ([[Jaya Bachchan]]) and sons Rahul ([[Shah Rukh Khan]]) and Rohan ([[Hrithik Roshan]]). Their household is highly patriarchal and strictly follows traditions. Rahul was adopted by Yash and Nandini at birth. This is known to everyone in the household except Rohan.

Adult Rahul returns home after completing his studies abroad and falls in love with the vivacious Anjali Sharma ([[Kajol]]) from Chandani Chowk. Rahul learns shortly that she reciprocates his love. However, their love is forbidden because she is from a low-income background. During this time Rohan, still a child, is sent to boarding school. Yash announces his desire for Rahul to marry Naina ([[Rani Mukherji]]), Rahul's higher-class childhood friend.

After knowing of Anjali, Yash is enraged due to her status. Rahul promises not to marry her. However, he learns Anjali and her kid sister Pooja's ([[Kareena Kapoor]]) father Om ([[Alok Nath]]) has died, leaving behind them. He spontaneously marries her despite Yash's hostility. When he brings her home, Yash disowns Rahul reminding him of his adopted status. Hurt by this, Rahul bids a tearful goodbye with Nandini and leaves home. Rohan never finds out the truth of why Rahul left home.

===10 years later===

Adult Rohan returns home from boarding school; he finally learns from his grandmothers, Lajjo ([[Achala Sachdev]]) and Kaur ([[Sushma Seth]]), why Rahul left and the fact that he is adopted. Seeing the pain that this separation has brought upon his parents, Rohan vows to reunite the family. He learns that Rahul, Anjali, and Pooja have moved to [[London]]; he travels there, lying to Yash and Nandini to pursue further studies. Rahul and Anjali have a young son, Krish (Jibraan Khan).

Nandini stands up to Yash for the first time, telling him he did wrong by disowning Rahul and breaking the family. After their grandmother's death, Rohan and Pooja convince Rahul and Anjali to come home. Nandini gives them a proper welcome; Yash tearfully asks for forgiveness, telling Rahul that he had always loved him. Rohan and Pooja who've fallen in love, are married. The family holds a belated celebration of Rahul and Anjali's wedding—thus living happily together.

* [[Amitabh Bachchan]] as Yashvardhan "Yash" Raichand (A Delhi-based business tycoon. Fiercely dominating, he insists on controlling the life of his wife and sons.) Bachchan was Johar's first choice for the portrayal of Yash. Johar added, "As I wrote the film, I realised that Yash is the backbone of the film and I could only see one actor playing the role — Amitabh Bachchan." Bachchan, on his part, agreed to do the film without a script narration.<ref name="casting">{{cite web|title=Excerpts from the making of K3g |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/08k3g.htm |publisher=Rediff |access-date=2 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124717/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/08k3g.htm |archive-date= 4 March 2016 }}</ref> Karan mentioned that he was initially scared to direct a star of the stature of Bachchan, but the latter "soon became an actor instead of a superstar".<ref name="Mukerji"/>

* [[Jaya Bachchan]] as Nandini Chandran Raichand (Yash's wife. She shares a close bond with her sons but remains in the shadow of her husband.) According to Johar, Bhaduri was the "obvious" choice for the character of Nandini, and added that her "acting prowess and stature" were the other reasons for him preferring to cast her.<ref name="casting"/> The film also marked the return of Amitabh and Jaya together on screen after a gap of 18 years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh wears make-up; Jaya comes colour coordinated |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/11k3g.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=11 December 2001 |access-date=2 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018200425/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/11k3g.htm |archive-date=18 October 2012 }}</ref> Of her character, she said that Nandini was an extension of her own self. She elaborated, "My personal feelings towards Shahrukh are similar to what I was supposed to portray in the film. There's something about him that makes me want to mother him." She added that she modelled her character on Karan's mother, Hiroo Johar, who "is a very emotional and sentimental person."<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmfare&nbsp;— Print Edition: Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jaya Bachchan) |url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw9.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606223609/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw9.html |archive-date= 6 June 2014 |publisher=Filmfare |date=April 2002 |access-date=3 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

* [[Shah Rukh Khan]] as Rahul Raichand (Yash and Nandini's adopted son. Rahul feels indebted to his parents and tries to fulfill all their wishes. However, he falls in love with Anjali and invites the wrath of Yash.) When Johar offered the role to Khan, he immediately agreed to do it and accommodated his dates, despite having several other commitments.<ref name="casting"/> Khan described the character of Rahul by saying, "I love the vulnerability and the honesty in his eyes. He has the appeal of a boy next door. Besides, his intensity and ability to convey emotions without words is amazing."<ref>{{cite web|title="Many people love me too much"&nbsp;– Shahrukh Khan |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/13shah.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=13 December 2001 |access-date=3 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114014210/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/13shah.htm |archive-date=14 November 2012 }}</ref>

** Aryan Khan as Junior Rahul

* [[Kajol]] as Anjali Sharma Raichand (Rahul's love-interest and later, wife. She is a fun-loving woman living in the [[Chandni Chowk]] area of Delhi. Belonging to a lower socio-economic group than the Raichand family, she is not accepted by Yash as his daughter-in-law.) Johar was initially hesitant to cast Kajol in the film, as he felt that she would refuse the offer. Kajol, however, was moved to tears during the script narration and agreed to do the film.<ref name="casting"/> In an interview to ''[[Filmfare]]'', Kajol said, "One tiny fact that Karan forgot to mention during his narration was just how much Punjabi my character spoke in the film. I nearly died when I saw the lines of dialogue on the first day of shooting." However, she learnt the right pronunciation and diction with the help of Yash Johar and the crew members.<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmfare&nbsp;— Print Edition: Best Actress (Kajol) |url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222165709/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw3.html |archive-date=22 February 2014 |publisher=Filmfare |date=April 2002 |access-date=3 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

* [[Hrithik Roshan]] as Rohan Raichand (Yash and Nandini's biological son. He wants his elder brother Rahul to return home.) Johar signed Roshan to play the character of Rohan after watching a rough cut of the latter's debut film, ''[[Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai]]'' (2000).<ref name="casting"/> Roshan described his character as a "buffer" in a film that primarily focused on Bachchan and Shahrukh.<ref>{{cite web|title=Snapshots from ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/23k3g03.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=23 November 2001 |access-date=3 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303185155/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/23k3g03.htm |archive-date= 3 March 2014 }}</ref>

** [[Kavish Majumdar]] as Junior Rohan (Laddoo)

* [[Kareena Kapoor]] as Pooja "Poo" Sharma Raichand (Anjali's younger sister and later Rohan's wife. She is a sophisticated girl, who helps Rohan in his plan to reunite Rahul with his parents.) After spotting Kapoor at a party organised by ''[[Bombay Times]]'', Johar decided to cast her immediately for the role of the glamorous diva, Poo.<ref name="casting"/> Kapoor stated that in her opinion, ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' was primarily Kajol's film, and that her own character was a supporting one. In order to prepare for her role, she worked hard on her dancing skills, as she did not want audiences to know that she could not dance well.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bebo's gung-ho! |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/13kar.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=13 December 2001 |access-date=3 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114181659/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/13kar.htm |archive-date=14 November 2012 }}</ref>

** Malvika Raaj as Junior Pooja  

* [[Rani Mukerji]] as Naina Kapoor (A [[socialite]] girl who loves Rahul and wants to marry him, and Yash approves of her.) Following the success of Johar's previous & debut film, ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'' (1998), which starred Khan, Kajol and Mukerji, he wanted her presence in this film too. He thus cast Mukerji in a guest appearance.<ref name="casting"/> Initially, Johar wanted her presence in the film to be a surprise, but an accidental slip by [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] during the promotional activities led to her discovery.<ref name="Mukerji">{{cite web|title=Karan Johar on Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/09kkkg.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=9 October 2001 |access-date=3 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201011535/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/09kkkg.htm |archive-date= 1 February 2013 }}</ref>

* [[Farida Jalal]] as Sayeeda Naaz / Daijan "DJ", Rahul and Rohan's nanny

* Jibraan Khan as Krish Raichand, Rahul and Anjali's son

* [[Simone Singh]] as Rukhsaar Naaz Siddiqui, Sayeeda's daughter and Anjali's best friend

* [[Alok Nath]] as Omendra "Om" Sharma, Anjali and Pooja's father

* [[Jugal Hansraj]] as Mohit Mehra, Rohan's friend (special appearance)

* [[Achala Sachdev]] as Lajwanti "Lajjo" Raichand, Yash's mother

* [[Sushma Seth]] as Rajinder Kaur Chandran, Nandini's mother

* [[Johnny Lever]] as Haldiram Rawat, a shopkeeper in Chandni Chowk.

* [[Himani Shivpuri]] as Sonica Rawat, Haldiram's wife

* [[Amar Talwar]] as Brijesh Kapoor, Yash's friend and Naina's father

* Ramona Sunavala as Sonya (Poo's friend 1)

* [[Vikas Sethi]] as Robbie (Poo's friend 3)

* Ashutosh Singh as Ashfaque Siddiqui, Rukhsaar's husband  

* Shilpa Mehta as Wasima Siddiqui, Ashfaque's mother

* [[Shashikala]] as Oshima Siddiqui, Ashfaque's grandmother

* [[Parzan Dastur]] as Sahir Siddiqui, Ashfaque's nephew

* Jessy Lever as Ghasitaram Rawat, Sonica and Haldiram's son<ref name="A"/>

The first schedule of the film began in Mumbai on 16 October 2000, with the picturisation of the song "Bole Chudiyan" involving Roshan, Kapoor, Khan and Kajol. Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan joined the schedule on 20 October. Due to the immense stress caused by the presence of these actors, Karan fainted on the sets.<ref>{{Harvnb|Omar|2006|pp=70–71}}</ref> However, he continued directing the rest of the song while lying in bed.<ref>''Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' DVD special feature. From the 36–38-minute mark.</ref> For the first half of ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'', the production design team led by Sharmishtha Roy, recreated [[Chandni Chowk]] in a studio at [[Film City]] of Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |title=Places Other Than This |publisher=The Big Indian Picture |author=Deepanjana Pal |url=http://thebigindianpicture.com/2013/09/places-other-than-this/# |date=September 2013 |access-date=6 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205122829/http://thebigindianpicture.com/2013/09/places-other-than-this/ |archive-date=5 December 2013 }}</ref> In order to lend authenticity, the team took several pictures of the original area and also shopped in the various alleys of Chandni Chowk. Roy later won the Filmfare Award for Best Art Direction for her work in the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Best Art Direction: Sharmishta Roy |url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw25.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212081523/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw25.html |archive-date=12 December 2013 |publisher=Filmfare |date=April 2002 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The inside of a palatial mansion was developed from scratch in the same studio to double as the home of the Raichand family.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hrithik's lonely this Diwali |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/09kab.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=9 November 2001 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212104021/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/nov/09kab.htm |archive-date=12 December 2013 }}</ref> In order to lend authenticity to the house of the multi-multimillionaires, several expensive paintings were hung from the walls.<ref>{{cite web|title=A sweet sad tale |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/nov/29kush.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=29 November 2001 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212102655/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/nov/29kush.htm |archive-date=12 December 2013 }}</ref> A total of 18–19 elaborate sets were constructed by Roy, as Karan wanted the look of the film to be "larger-than-life".<ref>''Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' DVD special feature. From the 33-minute mark.</ref>

The second half of the film was shot in the city of London. Karan chose to set the film there due to his fondness for the city. He added, "I could have based my plot in [[New York City]] or anywhere else. But London is kind of close to my heart. I like to weave my films around London." Shooting locations include the [[Millennium Stadium]], [[Bluewater (shopping centre)|Bluewater]] in [[Kent]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Kent Film Office |url=http://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/2001/12/kabhi-khushi-kabhie-gham-2001/ |title=Kent Film Office Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... Article |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019063135/http://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/2001/12/kabhi-khushi-kabhie-gham-2001/ |archive-date=19 October 2016 }}</ref> [[Blenheim Palace]], [[St Paul's Cathedral]] and the banks of [[River Thames]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Hrithik is a student as compared to Shah Rukh': Karan Johar |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jun/04karan.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=4 June 2001 |access-date=7 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131175807/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jun/04karan.htm |archive-date=31 January 2013 }}</ref> The outdoor scenes of the Raichand family mansion were shot at [[Waddesdon Manor]].<ref>{{cite news|title=On Location&nbsp;– London calling: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/london-calling/1024650/ |work=The Indian Express|access-date=16 December 2012}}</ref> The crew faced enormous difficulties while filming an emotional scene between Jaya Bachchan and Khan at the Bluewater Complex, as a massive crowd had gathered there to watch them at work. The situation, eventually, got worse and the complex officials asked them to wrap up the shoot within two hours.<ref name="Karan Filmfare">{{cite web|title=Best Dialogue/Filmfare-Sony Best Scene: Karan Johar |url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw23.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222033828/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/april2002/ivw23.html |archive-date=22 February 2014 |publisher=Filmfare |date=April 2002 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Another song sequence ("Suraj Hua Maddham") involving Khan and Kajol was shot with the backdrop of the [[Giza Necropolis|Pyramids of Giza]] in the city of [[Cairo]] in [[Egypt]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Chattopadhyay |first=Sohini |title=Hot Spots |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050415/asp/etc/story_4618668.asp |work=The Telegraph (Calcutta) |date=15 April 2005 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911171243/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050415/asp/etc/story_4618668.asp |archive-date=11 September 2012 }}</ref> Due to the lighting conditions, the crew could shoot only between 7 and 9&nbsp;am. As a result, the song took several days to film.<ref>{{cite web|title=K3G will be the biggest film after Sholay |url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/12kiran.htm |publisher=Rediff |date=12 December 2001 |access-date=7 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114034639/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/12kiran.htm |archive-date=14 November 2012 }}</ref> In addition, Kajol suffered from a minor injury while filming for the song, as she had experienced a bad fall.<ref>{{cite news|last=Parkar |first=Shaheen |title=Actors tripping on sets is a sign of good luck for KJo |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/dec/161209-Kajol-Karan-Johar-My-Name-Is-Khan.htm |work=Mid Day |date=16 December 2009 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123115645/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/dec/161209-Kajol-Karan-Johar-My-Name-Is-Khan.htm |archive-date=23 January 2010 }}</ref>

British journalist, Fuad Omar, wrote extensively about the filming of the film in the United Kingdom, covering much of the shoot in a series of online articles and for regional press. Many of these were reprinted in an unedited format in his book, ''Bollywood: An Insider's Guide''.<ref>{{cite book|title=Bollywood: An Insider's Guide |isbn=1847280099 |last1=Omar |first1=Fuad |date=June 2006 }}</ref>

Writer Sangita Gopal analysed the "intensification of the aesthetic effects of Hindi cinema" in the narrative scheme of the film. During the confrontation scene between Yash and Rahul Raichand, a "thundering background score" coupled with "360° panning shots" were used to build up melodrama. She added that while such scenes simply began by reprising previous face-offs in several melodramatic Hindi films (such as ''[[Mohabbatein]]'' of 2000), they gradually shifted "to a more realist register as the framework moves from a sociology to a psychology of the family".<ref>{{Harvnb|Bhattacharya Mehta|Pandharipande|2010|pp=30–31}}</ref> Mazur mentioned the use of "[[dream sequence]]s" in the film as a means of escapism. He referred to the song "Suraj Hua Maddham" as an [[Diegesis|extradiegetic]] sequence that allowed Rahul and Anjali to be physically intimate "in ways that they could not in the real world of the film." He added that the characters conveyed a plethora of emotions not through extensive dialogue but through the exchange of glances, which were demonstrated by extreme [[close-up]]s on their eyes.<ref>{{Harvnb|Mazur|2011|pp=79–81}}</ref>

According to Eckstein, several sequences convey a "culturally conservative" and "idealistic image" of India, while maintaining that the diaspora living in Britain lead a life of "involuntary exile". Western ideology is equated with economic success, with emphasis on Western consumerism such as [[Starbucks]] and [[Burger King]].<ref>{{Harvnb|Eckstein|2008|pp=68–70}}</ref> Creekmur believes that Rohan was the only character in the film who could navigate multiple cultural spaces with ease. He seems totally at ease both at his ancestral home in India and in London. Though the tagline for the film was "It's all about loving your parents", Creekmur was skeptical and suggested "the film seems to actually admonish stern fathers to trust and love their children — mothers, aunties, and grandmothers, of course, love their children unconditionally even while respecting the idiotic wishes of vain patriarchs."<ref name=edu/>

The music of the film was composed by [[Jatin–Lalit]], [[Sandesh Shandilya]] and [[Aadesh Shrivastava]]. The lyrics were provided by [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]], except for "Suraj Hua Maddham" which was penned by Anil Pandey. A total of 11 tracks are present in the album, which was released by [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] on 26 October 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Kabhi-Khushi-Kabhie-Gham-Mangeshkar/dp/B0000APAEN/ |title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...: Lata Mangeshkar: Music |access-date=8 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501045645/http://www.amazon.com/Kabhi-Khushi-Kabhie-Gham-Mangeshkar/dp/B0000APAEN |archive-date= 1 May 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kabhi-khushi-kabhie-gham-original/id300388161|title=iTunes&nbsp;— Music&nbsp;— Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists|date=26 October 2001|publisher=Itunes.apple.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120105000215/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kabhi-khushi-kabhie-gham-original/id300388161|archive-date=5 January 2012|access-date=8 May 2012}}</ref> Explaining the album, Karan Johar said, "I wanted music that had all kinds of tunes&nbsp;— pop, romantic, ''[[bhangra (music)|bhangra]]''&nbsp;– but one sound. It had to be larger than life." He added that Jatin-Lalit came up with three "haunting melodies", while Shandilya and Shrivastava came up with the pop and ''bhangra'' songs, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/06kkkg.htm |title=Rich to Shah Rukh, grand to Kajol |publisher=Rediff |date=6 October 2011 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221112405/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/06kkkg.htm |archive-date=21 February 2014 }}</ref> A legal suit was filed against Johar for using the song "[[It's Raining Men]]" in the film without obtaining prior permission.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know-/When-Karan-Johar-was-sued/articleshow/10591158.cms |title=When Karan Johar was sued |work=The Times of India |date=24 February 2012 |access-date=6 December 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527122927/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/did-you-know-/When-Karan-Johar-was-sued/articleshow/10591158.cms |archive-date=27 May 2015 }}</ref>

Upon release, the soundtrack of ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' emerged as a major success by selling 2.5 million units within 30 days.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?213902 |title=Singing all the way to the bank |publisher=Outlook |date=3 December 2001 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111129160230/http://outlookindia.com/article.aspx?213902 |archive-date=29 November 2011 }}</ref> It became the best-selling album of the year in India, with 3.5{{nbsp}}million [[soundtrack album]] sales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122120910/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=22 January 2009|title=Top Music Albums|date=22 January 2009|access-date=17 August 2011}}</ref> Writing for Rediff, Sukanya Varma praised most of the compositions, while being critical of the song "Say Shava Shava" due to the "overdose of Punjabi emotions". She summed up by saying, "The music of ''K3G'' has a presence. Hate it or love it, you certainly won't ignore it."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/16khushi.htm |title=The music review of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |publisher=Rediff |date=16 October 2011 |access-date=10 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112101900/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/oct/16khushi.htm |archive-date=12 November 2012 }}</ref> Planet Bollywood gave it 8 of 10 stars, calling "Suraj Hua Maddham" by [[Sonu Nigam]] and [[Alka Yagnik]] the best song, and the best reason to buy the album.

<ref>{{cite web|author=Rakesh Budhu |url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/music/KabhiKhushiKabhieGham/index.html |title=Music Review- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |publisher=Planet-Bollywood |date=20 August 1996 |access-date=8 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120221190343/http://www.planetbollywood.com/Music/KabhiKhushiKabhieGham/index.html |archive-date=21 February 2012 }}</ref>

In 2002, Sony released another album titled ''Klub K3G'', featuring remixes by Indian electronic music producers Akshai Sarin, Harshdeep Sidhu, Prempal Hans and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Klub-K3g-Complete-Remix-Album/dp/B0080KBB9G/ |title=Klub K3g : The Complete Remix Album: REmix by Hardeep Sidhu and Prempal Hans (Partners in rhyme): Music |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=8 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221052129/http://www.amazon.com/Klub-K3g-Complete-Remix-Album/dp/B0080KBB9G |archive-date=21 February 2014 }}</ref>

| music1 = [[Jatin Lalit]]

| extra2 = [[Kavita Krishnamurthy|Kavita K. Subramaniam]], [[Alka Yagnik]], [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Udit Narayan]], [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]]

| music2 = Jatin Lalit

| music6 = Jatin Lalit

| music7 = Jatin Lalit

| music9 = Jatin Lalit

== Reception ==

 

In India, ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' met with polarised reactions from film critics. While certain critics praised the visual richness and the performances of the cast, certain others were negative about the lengthy run time and criticised the script strength and inconsistencies. [[Khalid Mohamed]] of ''The Times of India'' applauded the film in a five-star review: "''K3G'' is the complete commercial banquet delivered with fabulous finesse by Karan Johar. So, go indulge yourself. Cry your heart out and surprisingly, you'll feel life's finally alive and kicking in Mumbai's dream world."<ref>{{cite news|last=Mohamed|first=Khalid|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Wow-thats-entertainment/articleshow/1362619442.cms|title= Wow, that's entertainment!|work=The Times of India|date=17 December 2001|access-date=8 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Mohamed |first1=Khalid |title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham |url=http://filmfare.indiatimes.com/reviews/bombaytalkies/k3g.html |access-date=13 October 2020 |work=[[Filmfare|Bombay Talkies]] |publisher=The Times Group |date=2001 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020616153045/http://filmfare.indiatimes.com/reviews/bombaytalkies/k3g.html |archive-date=2001}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 4.5 out of 5 stars. He praised the emotional sequences, as well as the choreography, production design, costumes, and cinematography. He added that Karan Johar was the real star, for creating many memorable sequences.<ref name=BH>{{cite web|url=http://indiafm.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/201895|title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) &#124; Hindi Movie Critic Review By Taran Adarsh&nbsp;— Bollywood Hungama|publisher=Bollywood Hungama|date=11 December 2001|access-date=4 May 2012}}</ref> Rakesh Budhu of Planet Bollywood gave the film 8 out of 10 stars, saying "Dharma Productions has kept its promise in giving us a lovable film to remember in coming times." He pointed out several flaws in the script, but added that the positive aspects of the film managed to outweigh the negative ones. He quoted, "''K3G'' is one heck of an entertainer and was worth the wait".<ref name=PB>{{cite web|author=Rakesh Budhu |url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=041206023303 |title=Film Review&nbsp;— Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |publisher=Planet-Bollywood |date=14 December 2001 |access-date=6 December 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220074451/http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=041206023303 |archive-date=20 December 2016 }}</ref> In the film review section of his book ''Bollywood: An Insider's Guide'', Fuad Omar showered overwhelming praise on the film and called it a "masterpiece from the first frame to the last". In summary he said, "Overall ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' is without a doubt the most enthralling, entertaining, emotional and complete vision and definition of Hindi cinema I have ever seen. It is simply the perfect Hindi film."<ref>{{Harvnb|Omar|2006|pp=60–64}}</ref>

Contrary to the positive reviews, Anjum N., writing for [[Rediff.com|Rediff]], said that despite an extraordinary cast and a big budget, "Karan Johar disappoints." He praised Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's performance and noted Hrithik Roshan for holding his own against the veteran actors. However, in summary he called the film "a bad remix of ''[[Mohabbatein]]'' and ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai''".<ref name=rediffreview>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/14kabhi.htm |title=The Rediff Review: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |publisher=Rediff |date=14 December 2001 |access-date=6 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090625/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/14kabhi.htm |archive-date= 4 March 2016 }}</ref> Writing for ''[[The Hindu]]'', [[Ziya Us Salam]] praised Kajol's performance and Karan's ability to "keep the viewer occupied". She commented, "Watch ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' not because of the hype which preceded its release but because in these meagre times not many have come up with better fare. The film at least partially redeems the hope surrounding it. Again, just like its name. Some joy, some disappointment."<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news|last=Salam |first=Ziya Us |author-link=Ziya Us Salam|url=http://thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2001/12/21/stories/2001122100840203.htm |title=The Hindu Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |date=21 December 2001 |access-date=8 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020224001953/http://thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2001/12/21/stories/2001122100840203.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=24 February 2002 }}</ref> [[Namrata Joshi]] of ''[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]'' gave a mixed review and said that while the film "makes you laugh and cry alternately", the shenanigans were nevertheless "fake and affected" and "monochromatic despite the profusion of colours".<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?214169 |title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |last=Joshi |first=Namrata |date=31 December 2001 |work=Outlook |access-date=8 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107161952/http://outlookindia.com/article.aspx?214169 |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live |author-link=Namrata Joshi}}</ref>

Derek Elley of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' said that it "is a highly enjoyable, often dazzlingly staged vehicle dragged down by a sluggish final half-hour". He also praised the cinematography, and the picturisation of the song, "Say Shava Shava".<ref name=Var>{{cite web|last=Elley |first=Derek |url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117916631?refcatid=31 |title=Variety Reviews&nbsp;— Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...&nbsp;– Film Reviews&nbsp;— Also Playing&nbsp;— Review by Derek Elley |work=Variety |date=21 December 2012 |access-date=6 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022114753/http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117916631?refcatid=31 |archive-date=22 October 2012 }}</ref> Corey K. Creekmur, of the University of Iowa, said that there were many ignored or illogical plot points and inconsistencies between the moral messages meant to be portrayed and the manner in which they came off on screen. Overall, he called the film a letdown.<ref name=edu>{{cite web|url=http://www.uiowa.edu/~incinema/K3G.html|title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |last=Creekmur| first=Corey |publisher=South Asian Studies Program, [[University of Iowa]]|access-date=7 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504142228/http://www.uiowa.edu/~incinema/K3G.html|archive-date=4 May 2013}}</ref>

Upon release, ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' broke all opening records. The film opened to around {{INR|70 million}} net collections in its first weekend in India, with the first week total at around {{INR|140 million}}.<ref name=wwg/> The domestic opening week collections were 70% higher than the previous record and never before had opening records been eclipsed by such large margins. It also set new records for the second and third weeks, by collecting {{INR|105 million}} and {{INR|80 million}} respectively.<ref name=BOI >{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3809&nCat=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606163201/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=3809&nCat=|archive-date=6 June 2013|title=Ten Years On: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...|publisher=Boxofficeindia.com|access-date=15 December 2011}}</ref> The film went on to become the second highest grosser of 2001 domestically, netting {{INR|550 million}} in India, and earning "Blockbuster" status.<ref name="wwg"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=207&catName=MjAwMQ== |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023171325/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=207&catName=MjAwMQ%3D%3D |archive-date=23 October 2013 |title=Box Office 2001 |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=7 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The film was released in around 125 prints in the overseas markets, grossing a total of $8.9 million at the end of its theatrical run.<ref name="wwg"/><ref name=bomojo>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=kabhi.htm |title=International Box Office Results |publisher=BoxofficeMojo |access-date=7 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111231205/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=kabhi.htm |archive-date=11 November 2012 }}</ref> It performed very well in the United Kingdom, with a gross of $689,000 in its opening weekend. It thus debuted at the third position at the British box-office.<ref name=rdbo/> The total earnings of the film reached over $3.2 million in the UK.<ref name=bomojo/> The film also had the biggest opening ever for a Bollywood film in North America, with a gross of $1.1 million in 73 screens.<ref name="budget"/> However, according to a report by [[Rediff.com|Rediff]], the numbers were so high that the official reporting agency did not believe it, and asked for evidence that could not be furnished until after the reporting deadline had passed. If reported on time, the film would have opened at the number 10 spot in the North American box-office.<ref name=rdbo>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/dec/20k3g.htm |title=K3G makes history in US, UK |publisher=Rediff |date=20 December 2001 |access-date=8 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221114143/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/dec/20k3g.htm |archive-date=21 February 2014 }}</ref> However, according to figures from [[Box Office Mojo]], the film debuted at the 32nd place at the American box office during the week of 4 January 2002.<ref name=mojoweek>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/weekly/chart/?yr=2002&wk=01&p=.htm |title=Box Office Mojo |publisher=Box Office Mojo |access-date=1 June 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629220451/http://boxofficemojo.com/weekly/chart/?yr=2002&wk=01&p=.htm |archive-date=29 June 2011 }}</ref> It eventually gathered a total of $2.9 million there.<ref name=bomojo/> Additionally, in 2003, the film became the first from India to be given a theatrical release in Germany.<ref name=germany>{{cite news|last=Poduwal|first=Sunanda|title=Hindi films lose grip on the German market|url= http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-09-11/news/27609887_1_hindi-film-cannes-film-festival-indian-filmmakers|publisher=Economic Times|date=11 September 2010|access-date=1 May 2012}}</ref>

''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' earned a worldwide gross of {{INR|1.36 billion}}<ref name=wwg/> ({{US$|{{#expr:1360/47.186 round 0}} million}}).<ref name="usd">{{cite web |title=Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) |url=https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?end=2001&locations=IN&start=2000 |website=[[World Bank]] |year=2001 |access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref> It was the highest-grossing film of the year in the overseas market, surpassing ''[[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]]'', which was the top grosser of the year. Its record of being the highest grosser in the overseas was broken only by Johar's next directorial, ''[[Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna]]'' (2006). When adjusted for inflation, the film is still among the highest grossers worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=313&catName=TGlmZXRpbWUgQWRqdXN0ZWQ= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204140124/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=313&catName=TGlmZXRpbWUgQWRqdXN0ZWQ%3D |archive-date= 4 December 2013 |title=Top Lifetime Inflation Adjusted Grossers Worldwide |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=1 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' received a leading 15 nominations at the [[47th Filmfare Awards]], ultimately winning five awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/deep750/FilmfareAwards.pdf?attredirects=0 |title=Filmfare Nominees And Winners |publisher=[[The Times Group]] |pages=110–112 |access-date=12 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019034032/https://sites.google.com/site/deep750/FilmfareAwards.pdf?attredirects=0 |archive-date=19 October 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-awards-2002-202.html |title=Filmfare Awards 2002 |publisher=Awardsandshows.com |access-date=6 December 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321201226/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/filmfare-awards-2002-202.html |archive-date=21 March 2016 }}</ref> In an interview with ''Filmfare'', Karan Johar said that he was not dejected to have not won many awards at the ceremony, as he felt that ''[[Lagaan]]'' was "a classic" and deserved to win.<ref name="Karan Filmfare"/>

The film won several awards at the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] (IIFA),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/04/26/stories/2002042600960400.htm |title=Rare opportunity for Malaysian fans |date=26 April 2002 |access-date=4 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331202807/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/04/26/stories/2002042600960400.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=31 March 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lagaan scoops Bollywood awards |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1915331.stm |date=6 April 2002 |access-date=13 January 2008 |work=BBC News |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081123102932/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1915331.stm |archive-date=23 November 2008 }}</ref> and some at the [[Zee Cine Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/zee-cine-awards-2002-466.html |title=Fair View Zee Cine Awards 2002&nbsp;– 5th Zee Cine Awards & Winners |publisher=Awardsandshows.com |date=11 January 2002 |access-date=18 June 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120724063017/http://www.awardsandshows.com/features/zee-cine-awards-2002-466.html |archive-date=24 July 2012 }}</ref> and [[Screen Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020120/nation.htm#1 |title='Lagaan', 'DCH' sweep Screen Awards |work=The Tribune |date=20 January 2002 |access-date=22 June 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925005740/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020120/nation.htm |archive-date=25 September 2012 }}</ref> ceremonies, among others. At the 13th annual Valenciennes International Film Festival, the film won five major awards, including three Best Film awards and Best Actress for Kajol.<ref>{{cite web|title=More awards for K3G |url=http://m.rediff.com/entertai/2002/mar/27news.htm |publisher=Rediff|date=27 March 2002 |access-date=12 January 2017}}</ref>

|rowspan="15"|[[47th Filmfare Awards]]

|rowspan="10" {{nom}}

|[[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Direction]]

|[[Jatin Lalit]]

|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback]]

|Jatin Lalit, [[Sandesh Shandilya]], [[Aadesh Shrivastava]]

|[[IIFA Award for Best Male Playback|Best Male Playback]]

|[[Zee Cine Special Award for Outstanding Performance&nbsp;– Female]]

During the production and filming process, a book entitled ''The Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' was written by [[Niranjan Iyengar]]. It features materials and interviews concerning the producer, director, cinematographer, art director, cast and crew that Iyengar gathered over an 18-month period during the production of the film. The book was released a few days prior to the theatrical release of the film.<ref>{{Cite book|isbn=8175083387|title=The Making of 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...' (9788175083387): Niranjan Iyengar: Books|year=2001|publisher=Amazon.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/08niran.htm |title=K3G is the biggest film ever made |publisher=Rediff |access-date=15 May 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020231444/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/dec/08niran.htm |archive-date=20 October 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.k3gthefilm.com/book.htm|title=The Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...|access-date=14 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020212044136/http://www.k3gthefilm.com/book.htm|archive-date=12 February 2002}}</ref><ref name="Iyengar2002">{{cite book|author=Niranjan Iyengar|author-link=Niranjan Iyengar |title=The Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IeNkAAAAMAAJ |access-date=14 May 2012 |date=1 January 2002 |publisher=[[Dharma Productions]] [in association with] India Book House |isbn=978-81-7508-338-7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623044754/http://books.google.com/books?id=IeNkAAAAMAAJ |archive-date=23 June 2013 }}</ref>

''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' has been released on VHS and DVD (one and two disc version) formats, beginning in 2002, and in the [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] format beginning in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=Kabhi+Khushi+Kabhie+Gham|title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...: Movies & TV|publisher=Amazon.com|date=9 September 2009|access-date=15 May 2012}}</ref> The two disc DVD version of the film contains a 45-minute documentary entitled ''The Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'' along with [[deleted scene]]s, a [[Trailer (promotion)|theatrical trailer]], and several television promos.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zulm.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=458|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021105182359/http://www.zulm.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=458|archive-date=5 November 2002|title=Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... :: zulm.net :: definitive indian dvd guide|publisher=zulm.net|access-date=15 May 2012}}</ref>

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