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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (English: Never say goodbye) is a forthcoming movie produced and directed by Karan Johar. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, and Abhishek Bachchan in pivotal roles. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kiron Kher and Arjun Rampal in supporting roles. The film's score and sountrack is being composed by the musical trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. The film was shot entirely in the USA with a few shots in Mumbai. The movie explores darker side of human relationships and how they affect everyone around them. The film is slated for late 2006 release.

Synopsis

The story of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna revolves around the budding romance between Dev, played by Shahrukh Khan, and Maya, portrayed by Rani Mukerji. They are both married to different people and think they are content with their marriages. Dev is married to Priya (Preity Zinta) and Maya is married to Rishi (Abhishek Bachchan). However, when Dev and Maya meet each other, they realize that their respective married lives lack the intensity of the love and attraction that they have for each other. The film explores how the strong feelings that Dev and Maya have for each other affect not only their lives but also of everyone around them.

Cast

Shahrukh Khan
... Dev
Rani Mukerji
... Maya
Abhishek Bachchan
... Rishabh
Preity Zinta
... Priya
Amitabh Bachchan
... Sam
Arjun Rampal
... Guest Appearance
Kiron Kher
... Guest Appearance

Trivia

The story of this film is rumoured to be inspired from the Hollywood film, Closer.
Karan Johar has stated that Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is his original idea and he refutes claims that his story and screenplay is similar to Yash Chopra
's Silsila
.
As stated by Karan Johar, Rani Mukerji
will play the role that was originally written with Kajol
in mind.
Rani Mukerji
was to play Preity Zinta
's role before Kajol
declined to do the film. When Kajol declined, Rani Mukerji got her role and Preity Zinta got Mukerji's former role.
The original cast Karan Johar had in mind was, Shahrukh Khan
, Kajol
, Ajay Devgan
and Rani Mukerji
.
Arjun Rampal
replaced John Abraham
.
Karan Johar has written the story and screenplay of this movie alongwith Shibani Bathija who is also the writer of Fanaah.
Rumoured to include a cameo appearance by Kajol
who has had, to date, a part in every Karan Johar directed movie.
Like previous movies written by Karan Johar (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
, Kal Ho Naa Ho
and Kaal
), this one has also a four-word-title and will start with a "K".
This movie was shot in New York City, Westchester, New Jersey, New Haven, Philadelphia and East Hartford, Connecticut from September 2005-December 2005 and the remaining shoots were completed in Mumbai from January 2006 onwards. It is Karan Johar's second production after Kal Ho Naa Ho
to be shot extensively in the United States.
This movie was originally slated for release in May/June 2006. However, the release date might now be pushed back due to Amitabh Bachchan's recent illness. Bachchan is still required to shoot some scenes and he will only do so in late March 2006, after he recovers completely.
Karan Johar has stated that Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna explores the darker side of human relationships and each of his characters has grey shades, unlike the previous goody-two-shoes characters in his previous feature films.
Karan Johar has confirmed that Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna will release in August. There is one more song to be filmed which involves the entire cast; this song will be filmed in July and will be added to the film.

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