Barjatya's all-time hit HUM AAPKE HAIN KOUN. In fact, the structuring of the script is akin to Sooraj R. It's very much a desi film in a videshi setting.Įven the emotional quotient is very Indian. Not once do you feel that KAL HO NAA HO is an English flick in the guise of a Hindi film. The milieu may be western, but writer Karan Johar and director Nikhil Advani have packaged the film with Gujaratis, Punjabis, Sardars, Christians, a video pirate from Mumbai uttering Mumbaiya lingo.
It does tell the story of an Indian family residing in may be Chelsea or Queens in NY, but the roots are very Indian. Like Karan's previous flicks, KAL HO NAA HO is a contemporary film. How they discover themselves, find the courage to love and come together to celebrate life is what the film is all about. KAL HO NAA HO is the story of Aman, Rohit and Naina's journey together. He conspires with her friend Rohit, an eligible Manhattan bachelor, to help her find happiness. Much to Naina's irritation, he insists on interfering in her life too.Īman pushes Naina into doing things that she would never dream of doing. Helping others solve their problems and face life's little challenges. Like a whiff of fresh air, he moves into their tiny Indian neighbourhood to take it over. She is serious, she is boring.Įnter Aman Mathur. Naina has no time for parties, fun or herself. as it has been ever since her father passed away.īetween the constant bickering in her half Punjabi, half Catholic household, her grand-mother's temper, looking after her little sister and brother and helping her mother Jennifer deal with the family's financial troubles. and hope never fades and love never dies.įor Naina Catherine Kapur, life is cold, grey and dull. Remember ANAND, ANKHIYON KE JHARONKON SE, EK DUUJE KE LIYE, Q.S.Q.T.? Hey, why are we talking of a sad ending here? KAL HO NAA HO is all about hope and love. Sad endings have worked in a big way in the past.