Kal Ho Naa Ho

Kal Ho Naa Ho

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Nikhil Advani
Produced by Yash Johar
Karan Johar
Written by Niranjan Iyengar
Screenplay by Karan Johar
Story by Karan Johar
Starring Shahrukh Khan
Jaya Bachchan
Preity Zinta
Saif Ali Khan
Jhanak Shukla
Sonali Bendre
Narrated by Preity Zinta
Music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Cinematography Anil Mehta
Edited by Sanjay Sankla
Production
company
Distributed by Yash Raj Films
Release dates
 28 November 2003
Running time
 188 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi
English
Budget ₹35 crore (US$5.2 million)[1]
Box office ₹86.08 crore (US$13 million) (worldwide) [2]

Kal Ho Naa Ho (English: There May Or May Not Be A Tomorrow), abbreviated as KHNH, is a 2003 Indian romantic comedy-drama film, directed by debutante director Nikhil Advani. The film was written by Niranjan Iyengar and Karan Johar and produced by Yash Johar and Karan Johar under the Dharma Productions banner. The music of the film was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics written by Javed Akhtar.

The film features, Jaya Bachchan as Jennifer "Jenny" Kapur, Shahrukh Khan as Aman Mathur, Saif Ali Khan as Rohit Patel, and Preity Zinta as Naina Catherine Kapur. It also features Lilette Dubey, Reema Lagoo, Sushma Seth and Delnaaz Paul in supporting roles. The film narrates the story of a pessimistic uptight student, Naina Kapur, who falls in love with her neighbour, Aman Mathur, a terminally ill patient who tries to play matchmaker for Naina and her friend, Rohit Patel.

Kal Ho Naa Ho was promoted with the tag-line - A Story Of A Lifetime.... In A Heartbeat. Made on a budget of ₹280 million, Kal Ho Naa Ho released on 28 November 2003 to positive critical reviews. Additionally, it was screened at the Valenciennes, Era New Horizons, Marrakech International and Helsinki Film Festival.

Kal Ho Naa Ho was declared a Blockbuster in India and an "All Time Blockbuster" in overseas by Box Office India.[2][3] The film was a commercial success and emerged as the second highest grossing film domestically,[4] and the highest grossing film in overseas and worldwide that year.[5][6] When adjusted for inflation, its total nett gross in India is ₹1.21 billion (US$18 million).[2] The following year, Kal Ho Naa Ho won two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. The film was paid homage by the German Embassy in India by releasing a short 8 minute video named Lebe jetzt. The film was remade in Telugu as Chakram.

Plot

Kal Ho Naa Ho is the story of Naina Catherine Kapur, a 23 year old pessimistic MBA student who lives with her family consisting of her widowed mom, Jenifer 'Jenny' Kapur, who runs a small restaurant in New York that isn't doing so well. Naina has 2 younger siblings: Gia, who was adopted and Shiv, Naina's disabled younger brother. Jenny's mother-in-law, Lajjo, is cold towards Jenny and Gia, as she believes Gia's adoption is what led her son to commit suicide. Naina has 2 best friends: Rohit who attends MBA with her and Jaspreet'Sweetu' Kapoor, her next door neighbour. Naina's life is dull until Aman Mathur moves in with his mother next door. His bubbly attitude and fun loving ways convince Naina to lose her glasses, smile, have fun and party. Naina falls for Aman and Rohit for Naina. However, when Naina goes to tell Aman, she finds he is married to Priya, who fled to New York after an argument. Heartbroken Naina leaves. It is now revealed Aman isn't married, and Priya isn't his wife but his doctor. Aman is a terminally-ill patient, suffering from a fatal cardiac disease, and his chances of surviving are low, as he needs a transplant. The rest of the story is how Aman gets Rohit and Naina together before he dies. The concept of the film was loving someone enough to let them go and be free of sharing your sorrows. Aman was dying, there was no hope for him, so he lies to Naina about being married, so that she never realises that he also loved her just as much as she loved him. If he told her of his true condition, she, who was already quite depressed about the state of her family would've been even more heartbroken than she was finding he was married. Sacrifice is when Aman, rather than making sure Naina stays single, does his best to help Rohit, who is in love with her, win her over. The whole film runs on the theme "there may or may not be a tomorrow".

Cast

Production

The film was written by Karan Johar with dialogue from Niranjan Iyengar and directed by debutane director Nikhil Advani. It was the last film to be produced by Yash Johar before his death on 26 June 2004. The choreography was by Farah Khan. Manish Malhotra designed the costumes of the three lead actors.

Pre-production of the film began in 2003. Kareena Kapoor was initially the first choice for Naina, but due to differences over her fees, she refused the role.[7] Preity Zinta was the immediate next choice.

Shooting began in January 2003 in New York City. A major portion of the movie was shot in Toronto due to production costs in New York City.[8]

Unlike the common belief that the movie was shot in queens borough, the home and neighborhood where the Pretty Women song was actually shot was in Brooklyn near Farragut Rd.

Soundtrack

Kal Ho Naa Ho
Soundtrack album by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Released
27 September 2003 (India)
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 39:10
Label Sony BMG
Producer Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy chronology
Kuch Naa Kaho
(2003)		 Kal Ho Naa Ho
(2003)		 Rudraksh
(2004)

The soundtrack of the film was released on 27 September 2003 by Sony Music at Mumbai's Taj Lands End's banquet hall, Salcette[9] in various formats and consists of seven tracks. The music is conducted by award-winning trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics authored by Javed Akhtar.[10] The music went on to do extremely well at the charts, and became the most successful music album of the year.[11] Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy won their first Filmfare Best Music Director Award for this soundtrack, as well as the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.

Unlike with many other Hindi productions, the film's makers also complied with international copyright laws and obtained the license to use Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman" for an extended musical sequence taking place in the streets in New York.[12]

Post its release, the album was met with high critical and commercial success, with sales of over 2.3 million copies and was the highest-selling album that year.[13] The title song was featured in Outlook's list of Bollywood's Timeless Melodies, making it the only contemporary selection on the list.[14] The soundtrack was also listed in the top five of BBC Asian Network's Top 40 Soundtracks of all time.[15]

Background

Karan Johar decided to end the association with the composer duo Jatin-Lalit since they publicly stated that they were upset with his decision to use other music directors for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.[16] This marked the beginning of the collaboration of Shankar Ehsaan Loy with Karan Johar, which continues to date.

Development

The theme of the title song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" is composed by Loy,[17] and Shankar arranged the groove.[18] The song "Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison was reused in the film, and the rights were acquired.[19]

Track listing

No. TitleArtist(s) Length
1. "Kal Ho Naa Ho"  Sonu Nigam 5:27
2. "Kuch To Hua Hai"  Shaan, Alka Yagnik 5:22
3. "It's The Time To Disco"  KK, Shaan, Vasundhara Das, Loy Mendonsa 5:35
4. "Maahi Ve"  Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Sadhana Sargam, Shankar Mahadevan, Madhushree 6:09
5. "Pretty Woman"  Shankar Mahadevan, Ila Arun 5:55
6. "Kal Ho Naa Ho – Sad Version"  Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun 5:38
7. "Heartbeat"  Instrumental 4:28

Release

The film was released in India on 28 November 2003.

Kal Ho Naa Ho is the second Bollywood film to attain wide release in Germany in early 2005 (the first was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham).[20] Since then, Bollywood movies have become increasingly popular in Germany, and other Indian films have been shown on prime time television and have sold well on DVD.[21] The movie was released in Poland in May 2006 as Gdyby jutra nie bylo (If Tomorrow Never Comes)[22] and in France in 2005 as New-York Masala.[20]

Reception

Critical reception

Kal Ho Naa Ho was well received by critics.

Taran Adarsh gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said: "Yes, Kal Ho Naa Ho does live up to the expectations. Yes, the SRK-Karan Johar magic does cast a spell the third time around. The film works, courtesy SRK's incredible performance and Karan's deft writing."[23] Archana Vohra from NDTV gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, stating, "Advani ... seems to have come up with an innovative way to present a done-to-death plot," later adding that "irrespective of the frills, fancy clothes and well-dressed stars, the film does strike a chord and is a brilliant debut by Nikhil Advani."[24] Rediff.com, in a positive review, wrote, "The film is fresh in treatment and storytelling. Shah Rukh excels as the supercool Aman. You understand why it is difficult for Karan to work with any other actor, because SRK steals the show with a designer-made role. Given SRK's performance, it is all the more important to take note of Saif, whose Rohit Patel will be remembered just as much as his Sameer in Dil Chahta Hai. Saif is first-rate, and your heart goes out to this under-rated actor. Preity Zinta slips into character beautifully. Right from the preppy spectacles to her no-nonsense demeanor, Preity captures the spirit of Naina Kapur. She has never looked so pretty. Kal Ho Naa Ho will carry you with its exuberance."[25] Mayank Shekhar in his review for Mid-Day gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Yes, this is soft-focus, sweet background score, life is simplistic escapist cinema. But the bottom line: at the end of the day, it works and is worth your entertainment bucks. And that's saying a lot."[26] In a positive review, Dave Kehr from The New York Times concluded, "This is a rich meal that may best be reserved for stomachs accustomed to such bountiful fare."[27] Komal Nahta from Outlook, in a 4-star review, remarked, "[writer] Johar has packaged the drama so very contemporarily that the final product holds its own. Undoubtedly, [the film] is one of the cleverest love triangles in Hindi cinema."[28] Ziya Us Salam wrote for The Hindu, "Watch Kal Ho Naa Ho. It is like life. It gives you reason to be disappointed, just as it gives you reason to hope."[29] In a four-star review, Jitesh Pillai of Filmfare wrote, "Anyone (which means almost everyone) who has loved and lost will recognize that Kal Ho Naa Ho is a bittersweet valentine to unrequited love. Nikhil Advani makes the sensational debut that other directors only dream of."[30] Anupama Chopra, in a positive review, wrote, "Advani, who learned family film formula with masters Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar, emerges as a distinctive voice with his first film. Written by Johar, the film revisits old ground-NRIs, wedding song, snazzy club number and Shah Rukh-but also evolves the formula. It has technical pizzazz (split screens, in-camera dialogue) and an urbane wit despite snags like sub-plots with pat endings or a lame pre-interval portion. The dialogue by Niranjan Iyengar is perfectly pitched and the performances uniformly good."[31] Chopra included the film in her list of "Top Ten Movies of The Year", ranked fifth.[32]

The film also received some mixed reviews.

Ram Kamal Mukherjee from Stardust praised the film's performances, technical aspects and its entertainment value, but noted several flaws in its "logistic part".[33] Rama Sharma from The Tribune concluded, "Kal Ho Na Ho is a usual filmi love web with a cosmopolitan appeal and a lot of comedy packed in the first half."[34] Jami Bernard from New York Daily News wrote, "Bollywood musicals, those big, loud, colorful extravaganzas from India, are an acquired taste and much of "Kal Ho Naa Ho" doesn't translate easily," though he further noted, "All three leads grow on you."[35]

Box office

Kal Ho Naa Ho grossed ₹58.18 crore (US$8.6 million) in India and $6.1 million (₹27.90 crore) in other countries, for a worldwide total of ₹86.08 crore (US$13 million), against its ₹28 crore (US$4.1 million) budget.[2] It had the highest worldwide opening weekend of the year as it grossed ₹18.59 crore (US$2.7 million).[36] The film earned ₹30.69 crore (US$4.5 million) during its first week.[37] Worldwide, it is the highest-grossing film of 2003.[6]

India

It opened on Friday, November 27, 2003, across 400 screens, and earned ₹2.17 crore (US$320,000) nett on its opening day, which is the 4th highest first day of the year.[38] In its opening weekend, the film grossed ₹6.71 crore (US$990,000) nett and is the highest opening of the year.[39] It grossed ₹12.45 crore (US$1.8 million) nett in its first week.[40] The film earned a total of ₹38.55 crore (US$5.7 million) nett and is the 2nd-highest-grossing film of 2003.[4] When adjusted for inflation, its total nett gross is ₹1.21 billion (US$18 million). It was declared "Hit" by Box Office India.[2]

Overseas

Outside India, it is the highest opening of the year as it grossed $1.85 million (₹8.46 crore) in its opening weekend.[41] It went on to gross $2.6 million (₹11.89 crore) in its first week.[42] The film earned a total of $6.1 million (₹27.90 crore). The biggest gross came from United Kingdom (£1.675 million), USA/Canada ($1.993 million), Gulf ($525,000) and Australia ($210,000). It is the highest-grossing film of 2003.[5] Kal Ho Naa Ho continued the amazing box office march of Shahrukh Khan in the Overseas market, as it makes it 7 blockbusters in Overseas for Shahrukh Khan.[3]

'Kal Ho Naa Ho' worldwide collections breakdown
Territory Territory wise Collections break-up
India Nett Gross:
₹38.55 crore (US$5.7 million)
Distributor share:
₹20.66 crore (US$3.0 million)
Total Gross:
₹58.18 crore (US$8.6 million)
Adjusted Nett Gross:
₹1.21 billion (US$18 million)
International
(Outside India)		 $6.1 million (₹27.90 crore)
Worldwide ₹86.08 crore (US$13 million)

Awards

Kal Ho Naa Ho received many awards and nominations. The awards it won are highlighted in bold:

IIFA Awards

Zee Cine Awards

Filmfare Awards

Star Screen Awards

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Kal Ho Naa Ho Box office". Box Office India. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Shahrukh Khan Unprecedented 15 Blockbuster Films Overseas". Box Office India. 5 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Top India Total Nett Gross 2003". Box Office India. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Top Overseas Gross 2003". Box Office India. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Top Worldwide Grossers 2003". Box Office India. 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
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  9. ↑ "The Karan Johar show!". Rediff.com. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  10. ↑ "Soundtracks for Kal Ho Naa Ho". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
  11. ↑ "Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)". BoxOffice India.Com. Retrieved 13 April 2008.
  12. ↑ "Top Music Sales in Bollywood – Last 60 years". BoxofficeKings. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
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  16. ↑ "I have to compliment Himesh. If we have 2 hits a year, he has 20". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 March 2006.
  17. ↑ Rajeev, Masand. "To Catch a Star: Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy on music, masti". CNN IBN. Retrieved 31 March 2008.
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  21. ↑ Gdyby jutra nie było on filmweb.pl
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  31. ↑ Chopra, Anupama (5 January 2004). "ANUPAMA CHOPRA'S TOP TEN MOVIES OF THE YEAR". India Today. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  32. ↑ Mukherjee, Ram Kamal (28 November 2003). "Kal Ho Naa Ho". Stardust. Archived from the original on 26 December 2003. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  33. ↑ Sharma, Rama (30 November 2003). "Present is the only moment". The Tribune. Tribune News Service. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
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