"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, tum nahi samjhoge," these iconic words continue to resonate in fans' hearts, even 27 years after the film's release on October 16, 1998.

Renowned Indian director Karan Johar celebrated the anniversary of his first film, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which changed the meaning of love in Bollywood.

To mark the special occasion, the Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna director shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the sets on Instagram.

Karan wrote, "27 years!!! Some beautiful and candid memories from our set of #KuchKuchHotaHai…a set filled with love, too much banter, and happiness. Thank you to everyone for the love you continue to give this film…it means everything to me!@dharmamovies.”

After his post, Bollywood celebrities such as Anupam Kher, Alia Bhatt, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Jay Soni dropped heart emojis and messages recalling how special the movie was to them.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai:

Released in 1998, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerjee, Sana Saeed, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo, Archana Puran Singh, Himani Shivpuri, Johnny Lever, Salman Khan, and Parzan Dastur. It is directed and written by Karan Johar and produced by Yash Johar.

For Karan Johar, this anniversary isn’t just about looking back; it's a reminder of how a simple story about friendship and love grew into one of Bollywood’s most beloved classics.