Kundan Shah is more known for his debut Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro. Shahrukh is widely known for innumerous blockbusters. So, what’s so special about a 1993 movie? Well, it’s Shahrukh’s favorite movie which stars him. A man who has blockbusters like DDLJ, Pardes, DTPH, KKHH, Mohabbatein and K3G in his kitty with big ‘hatke’ movies like Darr, Baazigar, Chak De! India, Swades, KANK and My Name Is Khan is so proud of a small movie. Well, he is.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa has the special Hrishikesh Mukherjee feel in its treatment. It’s not loud and is romantic to the core. Like Hrishida’s cinema, comedy flows in the story without trying to push it. At no point it attempts to become the reason to watch the movie. That’s makes Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa a little humble gem in a very illustrious filmography of Shahrukh in which most of the films lack this lovely element. Maybe Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and Chalte Chalte had this element to some decent extent.
Sunil loves Anna but as destiny would have designed, Anna loves someone else. To increase the problems, Sunil is not good at studies and his father doesn’t approve of what he is good at – Music. Will Sunil be able to solve his problems? Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa tells story of a hero who has nothing great to offer. His everyman persona doesn’t exude any hero-like confidence. He is average, rather below average. He is just another guy. The only thing that makes him likeable is his sweet behavior towards everyone. People acknowledge his goodness. People acknowledge little talent he has. He loves a girl who is perfect in many ways. She is beautiful and has the charm of a maiden.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is still remembered by masses for its music. Ae Kaash Ke Hum and Aana Mere Pyar Ko Na Tum still lingers in memories of people. Apart from music and performances, the narration style of the movie is something that set this one apart from other movies of the time. Especially the way they break the fourth wall and gave the movie a beautiful end. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa reminds of good old days when people believed in love and love letters.
Written By: Sujoy Ghosh
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