Karan Johar remembers father Yash Johar on the 20th anniversary of Kal Ho Naa Ho

Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan starrer Kal Ho Naa Ho completed 20 years on Tuesday. Karan Johar, who wrote the film’s screenplay and also produced it, took to Instagram to share a collage video that had a few scenes from the film with the title track playing in the background.

Karan wrote a heartfelt caption and also remembered his father Yash Johar for whom it was his last film as a producer.

“This film has been such an emotional journey for me and perhaps for all of us, if I have gathered over the many years. To bring such a stellar star cast together with a story that has a beating heart…it’s all kudos to the entire cast and team behind the camera for making Kal Ho Naa Ho still beat strong and within everyone’s hearts,” he wrote.

“For me, this was the last film that my father was a part of from the Dharma family…and it feels surreal to have his presence in every frame as I rewatch it even till today. Thank you papa, for guiding us through everything & making stories that matter…and for always standing by what is right. I will always miss you…” he added.

The film also marked the directorial debut of Nikkhil Advani. “And thank you Nikkhil for making a directorial debut that is etched forever in all our collective hearts.”

Kal Ho Naa Ho revolves around Naina (Preity Zinta), an MBA student in New York who falls in love with her charismatic neighbour Aman (Shah Rukh Khan), who is suffering from a terminal illness. Aman, however, tries to get Naina and Rohit (Saif Ali Khan) together in order to save Naina from the pain of losing him.