Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

A wealthy Indian businessman adopts a son, but disowns him after he marries a woman his father disapproves of. Years later, his adopted son's younger brother attempts to reunite the fractured family by bringing his elder brother back home.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... was a massive commercial success both domestically and internationally, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of its time. Critically, it received mixed reviews, with praise for its star-studded cast, lavish production, and emotional drama, but criticism for its lengthy runtime and melodramatic plot.

• Praised for its grand scale, emotional storytelling, and strong performances from its ensemble cast.
• Appreciated for its depiction of Indian family values and cultural traditions.
• Criticized by some for being overly melodramatic and excessively long.

Google audience: Audiences largely loved the film's emotional drama, family values, and the performances of its stars, finding it a heartwarming and entertaining cinematic experience. Some viewers found the plot to be predictable and excessively long.

Nominated for 13 Filmfare Awards, winning Best Supporting Actor (Amitabh Bachchan), Best Actress (Kajol), and Best Villain (Amitabh Bachchan). Also won numerous other awards at various Indian film ceremonies.

The film's iconic 'Abadi Ka Khel' song sequence, featuring the entire cast, was filmed at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England, making it one of the first Bollywood films to shoot at such a prominent historical landmark.