Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
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Two individuals in unhappy marriages form a deep emotional connection that challenges conventional ideas of love and commitment.
The story
Set in New York City, the film follows Dev, a professional soccer player, and Maya, a schoolteacher, who both find themselves in emotionally unfulfilling marriages. After a chance meeting, the two begin to develop a deep bond based on their shared feelings of dissatisfaction. As they grow closer, they attempt to navigate the complexities of their respective relationships while their connection intensifies. The narrative explores the emotional turmoil of their situation as they navigate the consequences of their growing bond amidst the expectations of their families and the reality of their circumstances.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Dev and Maya, both in unhappy marriages in New York City, form a deep bond after a chance meeting. Dev is a soccer player whose career ended by accident, and Maya is a teacher feeling disconnected from her husband, Rishi. They become friends and eventually begin an affair. Their secret is discovered by their families, leading to a tragic heart attack for Maya's father-in-law, Sam. On his deathbed, Sam urges Maya to leave Rishi. Following his death, Dev and Maya decide to end their affair and confess the truth to their spouses. This leads to the divorce of Rhea and Rishi. Three years later, Rishi and Maya reconnect; Rishi is remarrying and has forgiven her. Maya encounters Rhea, who is now dating someone else. Rhea and Rishi encourage Maya to find Dev. At a train station, Dev sees Maya and, despite initial hesitation, they reconcile as she prepares to leave for another city.
- First release year
- 2006
- Runtime (minutes)
- 192
- Production countries
- India
- Original languages
- Hindi
- Directors
- Karan Johar
- Writers
- Karan Johar · writer; Shibani Bathija · writer; Niranjan Iyengar · dialogues
- Cast and characters
- Amitabh Bachchan · Samarjit "Sam" Talwar; Shah Rukh Khan · Dev Saran; Abhishek Bachchan · Rishi Talwar; Rani Mukerji · Maya Talwar; Preity Zinta · Rhea Saran; Kirron Kher · Kamaljit "Kamal" Saran; Ahsaas Channa · Arjun Saran; Arjun Rampal · Jai Mehra; Saira Mohan · Catherine Talwar
- Genres
- musical; romantic drama
- Themes
- marital infidelity; emotional dissatisfaction; dysfunctional relationships
- Tone and mood
- melodramatic
- Premise and plot tags
- extramarital affair; romance
- Content notes
- sexual content
- Reception
- The film received mixed-to-positive reviews, with praise for performances and music, but criticism regarding its length and melodramatic tone.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 58% · scale: percentage · review count: 12
- Production trivia
- The film was initially titled Kalank.; The film was released in over 1,200 cinemas across more than 20 countries.; The film was the highest-grossing Indian film in overseas markets at the time of its release.
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