Karan Johar to Adapt 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' into OTT Series, Details Inside

Karan Johar has delivered several blockbuster films to Bollywood, and some stories remain etched in the hearts of the audience. The 2006 release 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' is one such story. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Preity Zinta, the film was a major hit. Now, the story of this film is being adapted into an OTT series, as announced by Karan Johar himself.

Karan Johar Reveals Plans in Interview with 'The Week'

In a recent conversation with 'The Week', Karan Johar revealed that he's now turning this film into a long-form series. He stated, 'We're turning it into a long series. This film began in 2006 when it was released, and opinions on it were divided.

The Theater Incident and Audience Reaction

The filmmaker further added, 'I still remember the day before the film's release when I was watching it with the audience; there was a very traditional couple present, while in one scene, Shah Rukh and Rani enter a hotel room. ' Johar noted that as a filmmaker, he realized audiences often ignore or overlook events happening in their own homes and don't wish to see them on screen, even if it's their own reality.

Ongoing Deal with a Major OTT Platform

Karan Johar disclosed that he's in talks with a major OTT platform for a long web series based on this film. He said, 'So, it's certain that we're making a series, while it will be a long series for a specific platform, the details of which I can't provide right now.

Original Cast and Key Highlights

Released in 2006, 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' was directed by Karan Johar and produced by Dharma Productions. Now, the story of this film is set to be presented as a long-form drama in the shape of an OTT series.