Kuch Kuch Hota Hai starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji completes 25 years. Directed by Karan Johar, this iconic romantic drama made its debut on the silver screen in 1998, leaving an indelible mark on Indian cinema. In celebration of the film's 25-year milestone, renowned celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra shared intriguing anecdotes from the days of the shoot. Among his revelations, he disclosed that the lehenga worn by Kajol during her engagement scene in the movie drew inspiration from a 'Persian carpet.' ALSO READ | THROWBACK! Pakistani Actor Alyy Khan Reveals He Had A Big CRUSH On Kajol! Says They Rehearsed Their Kissing Scene 3-4 Times To Avoid Retakes-DETAILS INSIDE
Manish Malhotra took to his official Instagram account, where he posted three striking posters of "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and accompanied them with a heartfelt message. In a segment of his caption, he reminisced, "During our visit to London, we stumbled upon a Persian carpet showcased in a Bond Street window display, which served as the muse for Kajol's engagement lehenga." Ace fashion designer further wrote, "Kajol and Karan came home to discuss the wedding look I had kept the peach velvet ready I started telling them the wedding saree concept with a veil in all my excitement at that time it felt very new and stood up and started draping the fabric with both of the staring at me and one point we all burst it into a laughter." ALSO READ | Kajol Purchases A New Lavish Office Space Worth Rs 7.64 Crores In Mumbai; Here’s All You Need To Know
In addition to the main cast, the film featured Salman Khan, Archana Puran Singh, Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, and Johny Lever in prominent roles. Not only did the movie leave an enduring impact with its iconic lead characters, but it also played a pivotal role in popularizing various trends, from the tradition of exchanging friendship bands on Friendship Day to the stylish 'cool' pendant worn by Shah Rukh Khan's character and Anjali's distinctive hairstyle, setting the stage for several new fashions of that era.
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