Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is a Bollywood romantic comedy-drama film released in 1998. The movie was directed and written by Karan Johar and starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji in lead roles. The movie also featured Salman Khan in a special appearance.
The story of the movie revolves around a young girl named Anjali Sharma (played by Kajol) and her best friend Rahul Khanna (played by Shah Rukh Khan). Anjali secretly loves Rahul but is unable to confess her feelings to him. Things take a turn when a new girl named Tina Malhotra (played by Rani Mukerji) joins their college. Both Rahul and Anjali fall for her, but Tina eventually chooses Rahul, breaking Anjali's heart.
Years later, Tina passes away after giving birth to a daughter named Anjali (played by Sana Saeed). On her eighth birthday, Tina has left a series of letters and a videotape for her daughter, asking her to unite Rahul and the older Anjali. The younger Anjali embarks on a mission to fulfil her mother's last wish and reunites Rahul and Anjali, leading to a heartfelt ending.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was a commercial success and gained a cult following. It is known for its iconic dialogues, soundtrack, and memorable performances by the lead cast. The movie won numerous awards at various prestigious award shows and cemented Karan Johar's position as one of the top directors in Bollywood.