Overview

• On August 11, 2025, Johar shared an Instagram carousel of unseen behind-the-scenes photos and video from his 2006 film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, calling it “bold… brave and full of only heart.”
• The archival footage captures candid moments on set, including Shah Rukh Khan playfully interacting with his on-screen son, a romantic still of Khan with Rani Mukerji and an iconic shot of Amitabh Bachchan.
• Fans responded with heart emojis and nostalgic messages, while industry figures such as designer Manish Malhotra and Dharma Productions’ CEO Apoorva Mehta praised the memories.
• Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna initially divided critics and audiences over its sympathetic portrayal of extra-marital affairs, even as its music achieved lasting popularity.
• Coverage of the anniversary posts has reignited discussion of the film’s mixed box-office reports and its legacy as a groundbreaking work in contemporary Bollywood.