Kal Ho Naa Ho [2003] | ![Kal Ho Naa Ho [2003]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41D169GT76L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Sushma Seth
Studio: Yash Raj Films
Category: DVD
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 24213
Format: Pal, Subtitled, Import
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Gujarati (Original Language), Hindi (Original Language), Punjabi (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 187 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.5 x 0.7
EAN: 5055126175694
ASIN: B00019HOU4
Theatrical Release Date: 2003
Release Date: February 9, 2004
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 Nice but Too Predictable! August 14, 2004
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
There hasn't been many major Bollywood blockbusters about recently, which have captured attention, but 'Kal Ho Na Ho' has been overrated. The story begins with classy, cosmopolitan, materialistic shots of New York, where the film is set, indicating that it's a big budget picture and that it isn't a pure, stereotypical romantic Bollywood tale. Preity Zinta, who is great in her role, initially plays an antisocial, catty bookworm, called Naina who is trying very hard to hold her family together. Her grandmother, who is Punjabi and is glued to old, traditional values but later realises that this can cause problems, hence changing her ways (isn't that similar to Amitabh Bachan's role in Khabie Khushie?). She is constantly bickering with Naina's Christian mother, Catherine, played by Jaya Bachan. Jaya Bachan plays a quite passive, wooden role as Naina's mother, which fails to match up her to her warm, motherly 'Khabie Khushie' standards. Naina has two younger siblings who get caught in the crossfire. The girl sibling who is adopted faces vicious alienation from old-fashioned grandmother, who refuses to treat the girl as her granddaughter. Naina, therefore tries to keep her dysfunctional family under control. Her only relief is going to her MBA class with her Gujarati friend Rohit (Saif Ali Khan). He plays is a convincing, randy Manhattan bachelor, who is loyal to his best friend, Naina. Saif Ali Khan's acting is top-class, and I feel it is his witty, comedic acting that really shines throughout the whole movie, at times stealing Preity and Sharukh's thunder. The notion of being gay is brought up in this movie, which is a first for a Bollywood movie, and is handled in comical gags between Shahrukh and Saif, who keep getting caught in intimate and compromising situations. There is also a screenshot in the movie of two men; a couple holding hands, another reflection of reality in today's world. I love the way Karan Johar gives a realistic and modern feel to his movies, which he's done with Khabie Khushie and Kuch Kuch... After days of struggling to hold the family unity, which is beginning to break down, Naina and Catherine pray for an 'angel' to help them. How predictable, one appears in the form of Amman aka, Mr Sharukh Khan. Shah Rukh Khan, is good in his role, although frankly there isn't hardly anything here he hasn't done before. What is even more predictable, Amman, quite like 'The Taming Of The Shrew' has the challenge of taking on a stubborn, insecure, moody Naina out of her shell and shows her how to enjoy her life. He also charms the family off their troubles. Naina is oblivious to the fact that Amman is ill and is actually in New York for medical treatment. To make matters worse, Rohit (Saif) is infatuated with Naina, while Amman is trying to play matchmaker between them. However, Naina has the hots for Amman, after warming to him. Due to this, Naina makes a transition from her earlier moody character into an upbeat and bubbly girl filled with attitude. The plot moves from here on to an even more predictable yet teary (and quite soppy) climax, which you will find out after watching! Overall, the movie is very predictable, and cannot top the quality of blockbusters such as Khabhie Khushie Khabie Gham and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The overall storyline is weak but the movie makes great viewing. There is great realism in the movie for the modern world, for instance, mixed religion family, as Catherine is Christian, while her mother in law is Sikh. Great screen shot modern locations and excellent sing-a-long songs and musical performances. A-List Bollywood actors, great acting from Preity, Sharukh and Saif, Saif's wacky comedy, and great, melodramatic songs strengthen this movie, making it an appealing flick to watch!! Buy and watch this now, as it will make you laugh and keep you entertained!
 Kal Ho Na Ho - A love story like non other... July 20, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
You usually would expect it to to be a love triangle, which it is but with a twist...a must see film. if you liked dil wale dulhaniya lejayenge, bhaghban, Devdas, kuch kuch hota hai and Hum apke hai kaun then you will Love this film. This film is guaranteed to make you laugh, make you cry, to make you smile and get up and dance. Wicked SONGS, excellent story line A DEFINATE MUST SEE FILM. If you DONT SEE OR BUY You'll be kicking your self. A MUST BUY FILM.!
Great movie - great Shahrukh - great music !!! June 22, 2004
Zauberlehrling! (Potsdam)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have seen the movie at the Berlinale 2004 and I was touched of so much heart-feelings. not only in the film also in the cinema. i love Shahrukh Khan and his work. As usual he is gorgeous in his role. the music is tremendous and stays in your ear. Everyone who loves Bollywood, should have seen this movie, what is filmed completely outside of india.tomorrow may never come ...
 usual May 26, 2004
Skywalker
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
usual thing from bollyagain love triangle. and yes someone dies and who could that be guess.
the songs are quiet good and probably save this silly film from recieving 1 star and i say this because my kids love the songs!. so the stars are from them.
shah rukh khan should really look at himself and say can i make even more money, because this is what this is, another srk film and he is driving it and thats the problem. because he can never be a true great like amir khan, AB, rajesh khanna etc. who let other actors in there films to have a chance. and he keeps making the same film, i heard even he saying when asked about this film that it was just another NRI film to make money, well if he thinks so then why are people giving this 4-5stars.
get dil chata hai now that is a film, and i think available here at amazon. get reality not fantasy.
Excellent Music March 11, 2004
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This film is in a class of its own. The scene is New York' the atmosphere tense in a family struggling through many difficulties. Kal Ho Na Ho tells the story of Naina (Preity Zinta) who is trying to hold her family together. Her grandmother who is Punjabi is constantly bickering with her mother, Catherine (played by Jaya Bachan) and she has two smaller silings who get caught in the crossfire. Her only solace is going to her MBA class with her friend Rohit (Saif Ali Khan). One day they pray for an 'angel' to help them; one appears in the form of Amman (Mr Sharukh Khan). Amman brings Naina out of her shell and shows her how to enjoy her life.Saif Ali Khan is a convincing Manhatten Bachelor. Preity Zinta is wonderful in her role. However, Sharukh's performance is wooden and he does not seem to bring that same depth to his character as he has done in past roles.
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