Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna may have divided audiences when it released in 2006, but 20 years later, the Karan Johar directorial continues to spark conversations about love, marriage, relationships and infidelity. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan and Preity Zinta, the film challenged the conventional idea of happily-ever-after romances and explored the complexities of unhappy marriages. As KANK marks two decades, Johar has revisited the film, acknowledging its flaws while standing by the story’s emotional core. From angry audience reactions to unexpected encounters with viewers, the filmmaker recalled how deeply the controversial film affected those who watched it.
