Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Tags: romantic

Plot synopsis:
The movie begins with Sunil (Shah Rukh Khan) being woken up from his dream of marrying the girl he loves, Anna (Suchitra Krishnamurthy), by Sunil's sister (Sadiya Siddiqui). Sunil is a happy-go-lucky scamp who loves music and is not interested in studies, which bothers his father, Vinayak (Anjan Srivastav). Sunil, Anna and Chris (Deepak Tijori) are 3 members of a 6-person music band, who are looking to make it big. Anna rejoins the group after being away for a while, which makes Chris happy too, as he too loves Anna. After Anna reenters his life, Sunil begins to try and change his ways in order to get Anna to fall in love with him.
During a performance at a friend's wedding, Sunil realizes that Anna and Chris have some chemistry between them. Sunil is devastated, so he decides to create a rift between Anna and Chris. Sunil eventually gets caught in his own web of lies. Anna, furious with Sunil for such a betrayal, slaps him and decides to never talk to Sunil ever after. Sunil is thrown out of the band for being a miscreant. However, as luck were to have it, fortune favors Sunil who saves the band from being heckled at a local club performance by putting on a stellar show, so the entire band forgives and forgets.
Meanwhile, Anna's father has been giving thought to getting her settled in life, and decides that Chris is worthy of the honour. He makes his intentions known to approach Chris' parents with a proposal. However, Chris' parents have other ideas, and decide Chris' marriage to their friend's daughter. Anna and her family are dejected.
Sunil consoles Anna during this time, and the tide slowly turns in his favour. Anna's father, having realized that Sunil will love and take care of Anna, convince Anna to marry Sunil. Sunil is overjoyed, until he realizes Anna still loves Chris. Sunil decides to reunite the two and get them married. On the wedding day, as Chris and Anna are about to exchange rings, Chris' ring slips out of his hand and rolls out of sight. Everybody starts searching for it. Sunil spots the ring but feigns ignorance, even as his younger sister gazes at him with a heavy heart. Eventually Chris locates the ring and the couple get married.
Just after the wedding, Sunil is shown sitting on the sidewalk, dejected and heartbroken. By happenstance, a random girl (Juhi Chawla), who is lost and is seeking directions, approaches Sunil. Some time later, Sunil and the girl are seen walking in the moonlight and talking merrily.
The movie ends with Anthony and Vasco, two criminals who are a part of the story, see Sunil with the new girl and break the fourth wall, saying that Sunil will be alright. The criminals hear the police siren and immediately scamper away as the credits roll.

Review: While he is more known for his larger than life films (such as 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Devdas' etc) it is in roles such as Sunil, Raju (of 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman') or Rahul (of 'Yes Boss') that I prefer him most.
'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' is one of his greatest achievements and among his most underrated films.
He beautifully brings Sunil to life and had I not been aware that I was watching a movie, I wouldn't have known that Khan was acting.
His despair for Anna's love, his passion for music, his indifference towards his academic failure, have all been displayed with gusto by Mr. Khan.Kundan Shah's direction is outstanding.
He keeps everything including execution, story, props and setting, simple and that's what makes 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' so easy to relate to.
His portrayal of Sunil's relationships with the people in his life that includes his family, his band members, the girl he loves, a priest and his boss is very real and down to earth.
Even the brother sister relationship which was given very little screen time, flourishes beautifully on screen and, in my opinion, it is one of the best depiction of a sibling relationship.The background score flows very well with the film and the songs are great.
Actually all the songs are nicely picturized including the funny 'Kyun Na Hum' and 'Anna Mere Pyar', the sad 'Woh To Hai Albela' and the romantic 'Deewana Dil Deewana'.Though 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' is Shahrukh Khan's film, most of the supporting cast is very effective.
In a nutshell, 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' is one of my all-time favourite films.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a true example of his ability to create a character so simple yet so memorable.
Though such films do not always work out commercially for him, Khan is always at his very best in roles like this, where he plays the ordinary, simple, romantic, witty, generous, lighthearted, desperate, vulnerable and loving middle-class guy.
Sunil is partly a comic, partly a tragic character, and Khan injects it with so much energy, realism and passion that you don't really feel it is an actor playing a part.
That's what makes this character unforgettable and this performance an all-time great.Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is actually about what life is.
Though the film belongs to Shahrukh Khan, the entire supporting cast is fantastic, and every actor—from the pretty Suchitra Krishnamoorthi to the ever-great Naseeruddin Shah—does a fine job.
It is a film that teaches you how to look at life differently, how to take things as they come and despite the pain, be able to recover with a smile..
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is the story of Sunil (Shahrukh Khan), the girl he loves, Anna (Suchitra Krishnamurty) and the guy she loves, Chris (Deepak Tijori).
Supporting these three are Sunil's family, his musical friends (look a little closer and you'll see Ashutosh Gowarikar among them) and also the local Father (Naseeruddin Shah) who acts as Sunil's mentor.This may sound like a very simple and typical love triangle, which it is.
He is a regular Joe trying to get the girl he loves.Sunil happens to be Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa's greatest asset.
What he ultimately does in the end might reflect on who many of us really are on the inside: simple people who love their family and friends.A lot of people believe Shahrukh Khan became an actor with Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge in '95.
best shahrukh khan film.
of all shahrukh khan movies this is by far the best.
it is truly a shame that people did not enjoy shahrukh khans best performance to date.
Best Shahrukh khan movie.
Best Shahrukh Khan movie (swades follows closely) till date.
Even Shahrukh admits that this is his best film.
It was also Kundan's Hindi film after a long time (the first being Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron).
He brought many actors of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron like Naseer, Satish Shah, Ravi Baswani into this film.
A simple love triangle melded with hummable numbers and some comedy makes the movie superb.The support cast have done proper justice to their job.
But the charm of the movie is the débutante Suchitra who plays her role of Ana as beautifully as she is in looks.And above all, SRK with his lifetime best role.
Critics of SRK should watch this movie as SRK gives a Baadshah performance even though he plays the role of a simple Town guy.
Being such huge fans of 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron' I still remember the excitement when we (some friends and I) went to watch this movie.
It was after a gap of 10 years that Kundan Shah had come out with a movie and we couldn't wait to watch it.
But I give credit to Kundan Shah for his judgment on not trying to repeat 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaron' again because it is difficult to recreate magic.Caught 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naan' on cable couple of years later and since this time I knew what to expect, I quite enjoyed the film.
Now I consider this as one of my favorite movies that I can watch from any point and enjoy it.It's the story of youth with all its elements; the unrequited love, the ambition to do something different, the generation gap etc.
it is Shah Rukh Khans Favourite Film.
Shah Rukh Khan has mentioned in a interview (Koffee with Karan), his Best movie he made is Kabhie Haan Kabhie Naa. I Believe this is a great Movie, not his Best, but completely underrated.
For the first time in Bollywood, i finally saw a change, a movie about a guy who loves the girl dearly, but has to realise she loves someone else, but he is not ready to accept this.
Shah Rukh Khan delivers a Fantastic Performance of his career.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is one such film.
Sunil (Shahrukh Khan) is a college kid with only two desires - that he win the love of Anna (Suchitra Krishnamurthy) and that he become a successful musician.
The movie answers these questions while providing us with valuable lessons about life...Shahrukh is astounding in the role of Sunil.
Suchitra does a fine job as the bubbly Anna, Deepak Tijori is good as the other guy, Naseer Shah is brilliant - but do we expect any less?
However, this film belongs to Shahrukh and according to him remains one of his most favorite roles.Jatin Lalit provide excellent music that grows on you quietly.
Deewana Dil Deewana, Kyun Na Ham Mil Ke Pyara Kare, Anna Tere Pyar Ko, Sacchi Yeh Kahani Hai Sun Lo Meri Jaan, Woh To Hai Albela are all very pleasing numbers, but THE song of the film is Ai Kash Ke Hum Hosh Mein Aane Na Paayen.
It is exquisite in composition, execution, and in the emotions expressed by the lead pair.Kundan Shah directs with a deft hand and produces a film that will tug at your heartstrings and remind you of that age of angst we all go through when life is beautiful yet every moment could be an extreme of emotions - extreme joy, extreme pain.This movie is a keeper and worth many a repeat watch..
Its a rare mix of unusual flavors.Kundan Shah's previous film 'Jaane bhi do yaaron' is considered one of the best comedies made in Hindi films.
This role is meant for Shahrukh, I don't think the greatest of actors could have played it better.The thing I like about this, it has several scenes which on the surface appear funny..
but kind of captures rare moments that everyone can relate too..Like Sunil fidgeting about the exam results, like feeling guilty while facing the consequences of a lie, like Sunil fumbling to express his love for Anna to her parents, like moments of jealously when Sunil realizes that he is losing his girl to an apparently better looking friend, like trying desperately correct a situation that has gone all wrong ...Its impossible to not 'feel' for the character, while on the surface its the usual flamboyant Shahrukh playing it..
I guess some people do not relate to the movie because they do not have a Sunil inside them - the average, bumbling, problem kid who always messes up and wishes things weren't the way they are....
Shah Rukh Khan became an artist in this movie as he reached the pinnacle of his field with his sheer talent and acting prowess.
But somewhere along the way (after he ganged up with the Chopras and the Johars), Shah Rukh lost the artist in him and he now remains just a personality."Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na" reminds me how I loved Shah Rukh once upon a time.
The simple story with beautiful Goa as a background was so splendid, it felt like we were actually looking into the lives of real people.Kudos to Kundan Shah.
Kind of throws you off that Udit Narayan's singing for Chris in this movie, if you've gotten used to thinking of that as SRK's voice.
Father Braganza is a great character, showing interreligious cameraderie and not set up as a comedic figure (unlike Catholic priests in several other movies, both Indian and American).
I have watched this movie over 20 times.
He has weaknesses, he isn't rich, or particularly handsome and he's sometimes willing to go the wrong way to achieve something.The movie is filled with ridiculous situations (the Chinese theme bar!!!) and characters (Anthony Gomez) but SRK fights it all and shines through.
I recommend this movie to all people who watch SRK today and say that he keeps doing the same kind of roles.
One of best ever Bollywood movies and vastly underrated.(Must Watch)..
SRK himself said that it is his best movie.
The movie is so simple yet so heart-felt, I also watched after I have watched all of SRK movies nearly and fond of movies like Swades, Chak De India, MNIK, Darr, Baazigar, but this movie is something special, it's songs are so heart-wrenching and you will fall in love with them.
srk's best movie.
You'll hear it once and obviously you know why this is not just mine but Shahrukh khan's favourite movie (no it's not because he's in it, even though he makes it look good) and here is why.
Sunil (Shahrukh Khan) is a musician yet a failure at life as he never passes his grades and usually lies.
Among Sunil's friends-cum-band members Chris (Deepak Tijori), Imran (Ashutosh Gowariker), Tony (Aditya Lakhia) and Yezdi (Kurush Deboo), Sunil is in love with Anna (Suchitra Krishnamurthy) for a very long time and always dream to tell his feelings towards her and marry her.
However, sometimes it leads to him depression of envy as he wishes he could be like Chris (being wealthy and rich) May be a typical story however what makes it so interesting is Sunil.
You relate a lot of people like Sunil as you come across life.
This is not your average "boy-conquers-the- world", chivalrousness related, and your typical "falling in love and getting married in the end" type of movie.
Hats off to Kundan Shah for bringing real life of people in a movie so excellently directed.
But this movie belongs to Shahrukh Khan.
Overall, best SRK movie and do not miss it!.
King Khan's BEST FILM.
Watched SHAH RUKH KHAN's, the King of Bollywood's, the King of Acting, the Badshah of Bollywood's favorite Kabhi Haa Kabhi Naa ..
SHAH RUKH KHAN lives life in to the role of Sunil..
i wish i would have words to describe how AMAZING he acted in the movie, i don't think i have ever seen any beautiful character, Acting than this...
as much as we thank SRK for such movie that will be less i feel, he was out of the world as a Sunil..To be honest even we have to agree that KHKN is the cutest, bestest movie ever i've made in Bollywood actually in this world..SHAH RUKH KHAN proved in KHKN that how GREATEST, AMAZING ACTOR he is, even if he would have just made KHKN in career still i would consider him world's best actor ever , because of the AWESOMENESS KHKN has..
SRK is no doubt the best Bollywood actor Indian Cinema has ever Seen...
Definitely It's One of the best movie of SRK's career...
Shah Rukh Khan is the superstar of today who started his acting career from TV serials and once getting the right break, climbed to the sky of wealth and fame just like a fairytale.
However today I am reviewing the movie starring him which I like the most and which has a special place in a corner of my heart.
He is Sunil (Shah Rukh Khan) who has neither any interest in the automobile repair business of his father (Anjan Srivastav) nor in his studies.
However he keeps on bearing with the scoldings of his father in his home.But his heart and his life are brightened by the love in his heart for Aana (Suchitra Krishnamoorthy), a Christian girl.
Sunil finds that Chris (Deepak Tijori), a rich youth is his rival for Aana's love.
However in the end, Sunil comes to know that Aana and Chris genuinely love each other.
A saga of a youth whose pluses are ignored by his father, who is error-prone but contains an ocean of sublime feelings in his heart, who is ready to sacrifice his love for the sake of the love of his life only but who is still strong enough to move on in life after that.Whenever I watch this movie, it makes me weep at many places.
And then follows the song - Woh To Hai Albela which I am ready to listen to and see on the screen for 'n' number of times without getting bored or tired.The theatre-play in which a gangster's life-tragedy is presented on the screen (from his point-of-view) is also damn impressive.
And the ending scene in which Sunil becomes the Best Man in the wedding of Aana and Chris and the wedding ring is slipped from his hand.
The ending scene in which Juhi Chawla (in a guest appearance) comes across Sunil in the style similar to that of the heroine who has gone out of his life, is so amusing that this style of presentation (with some high-profile heroine delivering a guest appearance in the ending scene of the movie) was later copied in many Hindi movies.Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is full of entertainment.
In fact, during the nineties, they composed damn good music for many SRK movies.
Another song that stands out is also in the voice of Kumar Sanu only - Aye Kaash Ki Ab Hosh Mein Hum Aane Na Paayen.I can't imagine any other actor in the role of Sunil.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a movie which has become an inseparable part of my heart.
one of SRK's best romance movies.
Filmfare awards was very cruel that year.this movie only nominated for best actor.but it was its merit to be in the list of nominations for best film,best music director and best lyrics("Woh To Hai Albela").i think it was better than the winner of best film "hum hain rahi pyar ke".the music of the film was really brilliant specially the songs "Aana Mere Pyar Ko Na Tum" and "Woh To Hai Albela".i liked the real story of the film and great performance from shahrukh khan.it is a real story and it is the best thing about this film after srk.if srk was not in this film,film was not like this,because Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Deepak Tijori don't are not special at all.sunil real character and his trying to win his Anna 's heart makes you good feeling.and comedy-romance scenes are so funny.
it's not srk's best film or best romance but i think after "DDLJ","Veer Zaara","Devdas" and "KKHH" it is his best romantic movie.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is one of the most entertaining and one of the most beautifully crafted movies till date.The movie name - sums it all - sometimes Yes, sometimes No..
visualized through the eyes of a simple middle class hero ( shahrukh khan ) who is just like an avg guy next door, living his life, taking things as they come, in small strides.
Such is the beautiful direction , we see in this movie, that we accept this hero and we also love him too at the end too.I personally started liking sharukh after this movie.
This movie is set in beautiful GOA with a love triangle, very nice songs in the middle, the movie never stops displaying us how we, normal human beings, with our ups and downs of life (through a middle class perspective) believe in love, living for others, and caring for the better, and even with so much simplicity, the movie still keeps us entertaining.
Comedy is good, acting world class, direction is even better.A must watch movie for all those who believe in true love., who believe in simplicity and who believe in living life every moment...
Kabhi Haa Kabhi Naa is a film co-written and directed by Kundan Shah.
But because of the way the story is written.Plot: Sunil Falls in love with Anna.
It is mostly centered around Sunil and his love for Anna.
Then we have Chris who too loves and cares for Anna.But still I feel for the Sunil character.
The supporting characters like Father Briganza, Don Anthony, Sunil's band, etc...
For which all credibility goes to Kundan Shah.Performances: Shah Rukh Khan does an excellent job as Sunil.
Naseeruddin Shah was in quite a different role that showed how versatile an actor he is.
The entire film is from the viewpoint of the naughty rather than the nice hero.So, Deepak Tijori plays our typical all goody hero, while SRK is a little bit of a selfish and deceptive person with a heart of gold.
Even when he loses his biggest dream, he shows his large heartedness by keeping his love before himself.The entire feel of the movie is sincere, a slice of life with no attempts to thrill you.