In the 90s, Karan Johar gave many films one after the other. There was a lot of romantic drama in it. In such a situation, Javed Akhtar had refused to write the title song of one such film. But the same title song of that film was included in the evergreen songs. This is an iconic song even after 28 years. The trio of Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Kajol was seen in it. Let us tell you about this story and song.
Actually, the film and song we are talking about is none other than ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, one of Shahrukh Khan’s hit films. It was released in the year 1998. Even after 28 years, every song of this film is a hit and people like to listen to it. Its title song is iconic even today. But very few people would know that Karan Johar wanted Javed Akhtar to prepare its title track but he refused, after which Karan became very disappointed.
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This is how the title track of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ became iconic again.
Musician Sameer Anjaan, while talking to ‘The Mahua Show’, told about the title track of the film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. He said, ‘Earlier this film was offered to Javed Sahab. He left it. This was Karan Johar’s first film and he was very nervous. I thought that if he had gone to Javed Saheb, he would have wanted some couplets and poetry. So I wrote something difficult and took it. Then Karan said, Sir, what have you written? I’m looking for what you write. You speak simple words and straight forward words. I don’t want a lot of poetry etc. in it.
Title track of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ was prepared in 2-3 days
Sameer Anjaan further explains, ‘I asked for 2-3 days’ time and I wrote this Mukhda (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai…), which you heard. He jumped after hearing this. He said, Sir, I want this. Fitoor in my mind too. I said, Karan, perhaps you think this is very simple. Because your film is amazing. It should not seem that the song seems too simple. Sir, don’t confuse me right now. I got what I wanted. That very day I had a feeling that this film would be a good one.
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The highest grossing film of 1998 was ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’
According to the report of Koimoi, Shahrukh Khan’s film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ was the highest grossing film of 1998. Talking about its earnings, it set a flag at the box office. Its budget was around 10-14 crores and India net collection was around 47 crores. Also, the film did a business of Rs 106.74 crore worldwide. The film made huge profits.
It is noteworthy that the trio of Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Kajol were seen in the film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and their trio also became a hit on screen with this film. People enjoyed the romantic drama film a lot and fans still like to watch it even today. All its songs were hits.