Kabhi Kabhie

<p>Amit Malhotra, a and student in , falls in love with fellow student Pooja during their college years. Although they plan a future together, Pooja is compelled by her parents to marry an , Vijay Khanna. Before parting ways, Pooja asks Amit to promise that he will also marry and continue writing . On their wedding night, unaware of their past relationship, Vijay gifts Pooja a book of poems authored by Amit, whom he admires as a writer. Following the separation, Amit discontinues his literary pursuits and assumes responsibility for his father’s business. He later marries Anjali, while Pooja and Vijay have a son named Vikram, commonly referred to as Vicky. Many years later, Amit and Pooja encounter each other when she hosts a and invites him as a guest. This marks their first meeting since their college days. During a subsequent gathering at the Khanna residence, Vijay senses the unspoken history between Amit and Pooja and correctly infers that Amit’s abandonment of poetry was influenced by a past . The conversation leads to a brief confrontation between the two men. Meanwhile, Vicky, now an adult, is romantically involved with Pinky, a fellow college student and the adopted daughter of Dr. R. P. Kapoor and his wife, Shobha. Before they can marry, Pinky discovers that she is adopted and resolves to locate her biological mother. Her search leads her to Kashmir, where she meets Anjali, who is revealed to be her birth mother. Anjali had conceived Pinky out of wedlock after her partner, an pilot, died in a plane crash. She gave the child up for due to social pressures. Fearing the consequences of revealing the truth, Anjali introduces Pinky to Amit and their daughter Sweetie as her distant niece. Vicky travels to Kashmir to support Pinky and, under the pretext of courting Sweetie, integrates himself into the Malhotra household. Amit hires him at the quarry while Pinky becomes his . Sweetie develops romantic feelings for Vicky, leading Amit and Anjali to propose their marriage. Distressed by the situation, Pinky confides in Anjali, who then urges Amit to reconsider the proposed match. Amit misinterprets Anjali’s concern as favoritism, prompting her to reveal Pinky’s true parentage. Reacting strongly, Amit feels betrayed by both Anjali and Pinky and chooses to distance himself from them. Subsequently, Amit reconnects with Vijay and Pooja. During a conversation, Vijay overhears that Amit and Pooja were once in love and that Pooja had inspired his early poetry. On the drive to Amit’s home, Vijay indirectly addresses the situation, expressing that dwelling on the past diminishes the value of the present. His remarks prompt Amit to reflect on his own behavior toward Anjali. That evening, Amit admits his lingering feelings for Pooja, which deeply hurts Anjali. She apologizes for withholding the truth about Pinky, but Amit remains unwilling to reconcile, prompting her to leave and seek a . At the same time, Sweetie witnesses an affectionate moment between Vicky and Pinky and, unaware of their engagement, is devastated. Feeling rejected, she attempts suicide by riding into an area of the quarry set for a explosion. Vicky pursues her on horseback, while Amit, Pinky, and Vijay follow. A resulting forest fire traps Sweetie, but Vicky reaches her and confesses his love for Pinky, leading Sweetie to reconcile with the couple. All are rescued safely. The incident causes Amit to reassess his actions. He returns home and stops Anjali from leaving, and the two reconcile. Amit and Pooja make peace with their past and establish a renewed friendship. The film concludes with the marriage of Vicky and Pinky. The concept for originated when director was reading a poem by lyricist , a longtime friend and collaborator. Inspired by the emotional depth of Ludhianvi’s writing, Chopra envisioned a film that would explore themes of lost love, emotional continuity, and generational conflict. took place in , a location Chopra had frequently used in his films. Reflecting on the experience, Chopra described the production as one of the most enjoyable of his career, referring to it as a “honeymoon” phase due to the close-knit nature of the cast and crew. He noted that the film was made in an environment where the team “worked together as a family.” The film marked a notable departure in ‘s screen image, transitioning him from the “angry young man” persona established in (1973), (1975) and (1975), to that of a melancholic romantic poet. This reinvention was seen as a significant turning point in his career.[¹] The role of Pooja was written specifically with in mind. She had initially agreed to the project during the production of (1973), but later considered retirement from acting following her marriage to lyricist and filmmaker . After discussions with Chopra, Gulzar gave his approval, allowing Raakhee to return to complete the film. The soundtrack for was composed by , with lyrics written by . Both artists received widespread acclaim for their work, winning and , respectively, at the . The film’s music features vocals by and , who lent their voices to the characters portrayed by and . Mukesh posthumously received the for the title song ” “, which became one of his most iconic performances. The duet version of the same song, performed by Mukesh and , topped the 1976 year-end chart on , a popular countdown show broadcast on . The soundtrack was later included in ‘s list of the “100 Greatest Bollywood Soundtracks,” where it was ranked seventh. Reviewer Rakesh Budhu awarded the album 9.5 out of 10 stars, describing it as “an ode to brilliant melody” and praising its enduring emotional resonance. was released on on 1 November 1999 and later on on 2 March 2010. Both formats have been made available through various retailers, including . The film’s satellite broadcasting rights are held by . It is also available for digital streaming on through (VOD) platforms.</p>