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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) movie poster

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is a 2006 drama directed by Karan Johar, starring Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Amitabh Bachchan. It runs 3 hours 13 minutes and earned $25.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
58%
worldwide gross
$25.2M
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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 13m (193 min)
Director
Karan Johar
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna About?

The premise of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Dev and Maya, both experiencing unhappiness in their marriages, unexpectedly find solace and connection in each other. As they grow closer, their bond deepens, forcing them to confront difficult truths about their relationships and the unfulfilled desires within them. Their evolving friendship challenges notions of loyalty and passion, leading to a journey of self-discovery and a profound re-evaluation of their lives.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • new york city
  • cheating wife
  • cheating husband
  • frigid wife
  • neglected wife
  • neglectful husband
  • unhappy marriage
  • unhappy wife
  • unhappy husband
  • football
  • marriage
  • husband wife relationship
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  • unfaithfulness
  • adultery
  • new york
  • teacher
  • fashion magazine editor
  • extramarital affair
  • sadomasochism clothing
  • real life father and son playing father and son
  • womanizer
  • rose
  • railway platform
  • mother son relationship
  • first meeting
  • father son relationship
  • divorce
  • divorcee
  • dinner party
  • coincidence
  • bouquet
  • bitterness
  • song in discotheque
  • soccer player
  • party
  • job interview
  • hotel room
  • dominatrix
  • dinner table
  • soccer match
  • soccer coach
  • train station
  • infidelity
  • car accident
  • call girl
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Cast & crew

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Cast

Shahrukh Khan leads the cast, with Rani Mukherjee and Amitabh Bachchan. Directed by Karan Johar.

From the director

More from Karan Johar

More films directed by Karan Johar, best-rated first: Lust Stories, My Name Is Khan, Ghost Stories and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Full filmography
Ratings

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Plot Summary

What happens in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Dev Saran, portrayed by Shahrukh Khan, is a prominent soccer player residing in New York with his wife Rhea, played by Preity Zinta, their young son Arjun, and Dev’s supportive mother, Kamaljeet, brought to life by Kirron Kher. As destiny unfolds, he crosses paths with Maya, embodied by Rani Mukherjee, an orphan set to marry her childhood friend, Rishi Talwar, played by Abhishek Bachchan. Their serendipitous meeting occurs just before Maya’s wedding, leading to a heartfelt exchange that leaves an indelible mark on both their lives. She whispers to him, reminding him not to say goodbye, for they may meet again, before fate intervenes with a tragic accident that leaves Dev unable to play soccer.

Full summary

The whole story of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, scene by scene

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Box office

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Box Office

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna grossed $25.2 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $22 million (87%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$25.2M

US & Canada
$3.3M
International
$22M
US & Canada 13% Rest of the world 87%
Videos

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna - Movie - Cannes Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the character of Dev Saran?

Cars

Cars in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

1 car on screen: the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.

  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
Details

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Bis dass das Glück uns scheidet” and “Never Say Goodbye”.

Also known as
  • Bis dass das Glück uns scheidet
  • Never Say Goodbye
  • Nigdy nie mów żegnaj
  • Никогда не говори 'Прощай'
  • Soha ne mondd, hogy viszlát!
  • Nikad ne reci zbogom
  • ฝากรักสุดฟากฟ้า
  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna - Bis dass das Glück uns scheidet
  • Non dire mai addio
  • Никогда не говори «Прощай»
  • Soha ne mondd, hogy viszlát
  • לעולם אל תגידי שלום
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  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Never Say Goodbye)
  • Nikdy neříkej sbohem
  • 永不说再见
  • Nunca diga adeus
  • Relații
  • 네버 세이 굿바이, არასოდეს თქვა მშვიდობით
  • 火車站上的愛情

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FAQ

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna?

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna runs 3 hours 13 minutes (193 minutes).

When was Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna released?

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was released on August 11, 2006.

Who directed Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna?

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was directed by Karan Johar.

More films by Karan Johar

Who is in the cast of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna?

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna stars Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Amitabh Bachchan.

How much did Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna make at the box office?

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna grossed $25.2 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $22 million international).

How is Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna rated?

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64% on TMDB.

Does Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna have a post-credit scene?

No. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna in?

The original language of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is Hindi.

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