New Delhi: With the passing of twenty years since its debut, ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ continues to be a timeless cinematic classic. The film, which was produced by Yash Johar and directed by Nikkhil Advani, made an unforgettable impression on Bollywood and on viewers all around the globe. The film's 20th anniversary was on November 28, and Karan Johar was visibly moved. The director included touching recollections of his father's time on site in a heartwarming note.
KJo took to Instagram to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary with a heartfelt message. “This film has been such an emotional journey for me and perhaps for all of us, if I have gathered over the many years,” Karan said, reflecting on the fact that it was the final film in which his father, Yash Johar, was involved.
He added, “To bring such a stellar starcast together with a story that has a beating heart…it’s all kudos to the entire cast and team behind the camera for making Kal Ho Naa Ho still beat strong and within everyone’s hearts. For me, this was the last film that my father was a part of from the Dharma family…and it feels surreal to have his presence in every frame as I rewatch it even till today.”
Nikkhil Advani made his directorial debut with ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’. Thanking him, Karan wrote, “And thank you Nikkhil for making a directorial debut that is etched forever in all our collective hearts.”
Abhishek Bachchan responded to the touching post by adding a red heart emoji to the comment section. Actor Sanjay Kapoor wrote, “My debut for Dharma.”
‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ was a commercial success, and Yash Johar received many Lifetime Achievement Awards.