This Shah Rukh Khan film was rejected by Salman, Abhishek and Kareena and became a blockbuster; to now re-release with Kanguva

Recently, Shah Rukh Khan’s Veer Zara was re-released in theaters and fans loved Shah Rukh and Preity Zinta’s romance. Now, a new blockbuster starring the superstar will be re-released in theaters a day after Suriya’s Kanguva release.

The film we are talking about was rejected by superstars like Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor. However, it still managed to become a huge success at the box office. It is Karan Johar’s romantic comedy, Kal Ho Naa Ho.

On Tuesday, Dharma Productions took to Instagram and announced the re-release of the film. The romantic drama will return to theaters on November 15. “‘Laal ab sabke dil ka haal hai’, hone wala ab kamaal hai! #KalHoNaaHo will be re-released in theaters on November 15 on @pvrcinemas_official @inoxmovies!,” the post read. The update has left moviegoers extremely excited yet nostalgic. “Yay…I can’t wait to see it again,” one social media user commented. “One of the best films made in Hindi cinema,” wrote another user.

Directed by Nikkhil Advani, Kal Ho Naa Ho is still remembered and loved by people mainly for the actors’ emotional performances, songs and dialogues. Who can forget Shah Rukh’s iconic love confession: “I love you very much Naina” while reading from a blank diary? Released in 2003, Kal Ho Naa Ho also features Saif Ali Khan and Jaya Bachchan. It revolves around Naina Katherine Kapoor (Preity Zinta), an MBA student in New York. She falls in love with her neighbor Aman Mathur (Shah Rukh Khan), a terminally ill patient who tries to make Naina and her boyfriend Rohit Patel (Saif Ali Khan) fall in love because he fears she will mourn him. he returns her feelings.

Not many know that before Saif Ali Khan, the role was first offered to Salman Khan, but he declined as he did not want to play the second lead role. The role was also reportedly offered to Abhishek Bachchan, who turned it down for unknown reasons. Kareena Kapoor Khan was offered the role of Preity Zinta but she turned it down. Despite this, the film, made in Rs 28 crore, collected Rs 82 crore at the box office worldwide.

On the film’s 20th anniversary last year, producer Karan Johar wrote a lengthy post in which he said, “This film has been such an emotional journey for me and perhaps for all of us, as I have gathered over the years. To to bring together such an amazing star cast with a story that has a beating heart… it’s all a credit to the entire cast and the team behind the camera, who have ensured that Kal Ho Naa Ho remains powerful and in everyone’s heart is beating.”

He also revealed that Kal Ho Naa Ho was the last film his father (Yash Johar) was a part of from the Dharma family. “For me, this was the last film 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 to this day. Thanks Dad, for guiding us through everything and making stories that matter… and for always staying true to what is right,” he added KJo also thanked director Nikkhil Advani for making such a beautiful one movie.”And thank you Nikkhil for making it of a directorial debut that is forever etched in our collective hearts,” he concluded.

With input from ANI

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