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KJo to Adapt 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' as Web Series
27 Apr
Summary
- Filmmaker Karan Johar is adapting the 2006 film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna into a web series.
- The original film explored themes of infidelity and relationships, receiving polarized responses.
- Johar shared an anecdote about a couple leaving a screening due to the film's content.
Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced plans to adapt his 2006 film, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, into a long-form web series. The original movie, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, tackled sensitive themes of infidelity and complicated relationships, which led to polarized responses upon its release. Johar noted that many viewers questioned his endorsement of infidelity.
Reflecting on the film's reception, Johar shared an anecdote about a traditional couple who walked out of a preview screening when they realized a hotel scene was not a dream sequence. This experience highlighted for him how audiences often resist confronting realities that mirror their own lives, preferring to keep such issues hidden.
The web series adaptation is confirmed to be in the works, though specific details about the platform and cast have not yet been disclosed. The project is slated for release in the near future, promising a new exploration of the film's core themes for contemporary audiences.
