26 years of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai: Rahul is a cheater to Miss Braganza, everything iconic about the cult film

Karan Johar recently marked a significant milestone as he celebrated 26 years of his iconic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Taking to Instagram, he shared a heartfelt montage showcasing cherished moments from the film's set. Today, on the 26th anniversary of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, here are some iconic moments from Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji's cult-classic.

Updated On: 2024-10-16 05:10 PM IST

Compiled by : Shachi Chaturvedi

Revisiting iconic moments Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, released in 1998, was not just a film; it was a cultural phenomenon. With its catchy music, memorable dialogues, and iconic fashion, it influenced trends.

The film's success paved the way for its re-release last year, celebrating 25 years of the beloved trio—Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji— that became symbols of timeless Bollywood chemistry

Miss Braganza, the fun and quirky English teacher from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, added a delightful comic relief to the film. Played by Archana Puran Singh, her famous line, “What is love?” became one of the most memorable lines, capturing the lightheartedness of her character.

In another iconic moment, after losing a basketball game to Rahul, Anjali humorously calls him out with the line, “Rahul is a cheater, he’s a cheater!” This dialogue, delivered by Kajol, became instantly famous and remains one of the most quoted and loved scenes from the film.

"Mera pehla pyar adhura reh gaya", this emotional line is delivered by Anjali when she realizes that her first love, Rahul, never reciprocated her feelings and fell in love with Tina instead. This was a key moment showing unrequited love and the pain of unexpressed emotions

 Little Anjali (Rahul’s daughter) finds her late mother Tina's final letter, which reveals the love triangle between her father, Rahul, and her namesake, Anjali. This emotional moment sets the story in motion as Tina instructs her daughter to reunite Rahul and Anjali

Years after college, when grown-up Anjali (Kajol) and Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) meet again, there's a sense of nostalgia and unresolved feelings between them. Their reunion at a summer camp rekindles their friendship and stirs the unspoken love they had

As Anjali prepares for her wedding with Aman (Salman Khan), it becomes clear that Rahul and Anjali still have deep feelings for each other. This wedding sequence is pivotal in the storyline

The climax of the film happens when Anjali and Rahul finally express their love for each other, realizing they were meant to be together all along

Yeh Ladka Hai Diwana is a playful duet that features Rahul and Anjali teasing each other while playing basketball.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai title track became the signature tune of the film, symbolizing the core theme of love and friendship

Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai, a romantic track sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik, this song captures the moment when Rahul is mesmerized by Anjali's (Kajol) beauty

This fun, energetic song 'Koi Mil Gaya' is set during a college celebration, where Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) and Anjali (Kajol) perform a lively dance

These moments not only define the heartwarming essence of 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' but also capture the timeless charm of friendships, love, and second chances

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