‘Here’s Anjali a couple of years later’: Kajol revisits her iconic look in a red jacket and short hair as Karan Johar’s ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji clocks 28 years |

Kajol took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as her iconic romantic drama ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ completed 28 years on October 16. Celebrating the enduring legacy of the film, the actor shared new pictures of herself sporting short hair, bringing back memories of her much-loved character, Anjali Sharma. Accompanying the pictures was a playful caption that left fans reminiscing about the magic of the 1998 blockbuster.

Kajol celebrates 28 years of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ with new pictures

Marking the film’s 28th anniversary, Kajol took to her X handle to share a series of cheerful pictures of herself in a red jacket, sporting short hair and minimal makeup. Smiling for the camera, the actor evoked memories of Anjali, the spirited, tomboyish character who eventually became one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable romantic heroines.Sharing the pictures, Kajol wrote, “Can magic ever be recreated? Here’s Anjali a couple of years later #28years of #KuchKuchHotaHai”.Her caption struck a nostalgic chord with fans who continue to cherish the film’s romance, friendship and unforgettable characters nearly three decades after its release.

Karan Johar revisits memories from ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’

Last year, filmmaker Karan Johar also celebrated the film’s anniversary with a nostalgic social media post featuring candid moments from the sets of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. Looking back at the experience of making the film, the director reflected on the love and happiness that defined the shoot.Marking 27 years of the film, he wrote, “27 years, some beautiful and candid moments from our set of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, 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.”The film, which marked Johar’s directorial debut, continues to enjoy a special place in popular culture, with its characters, dialogues, songs and emotional moments remaining familiar to generations of moviegoers.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’: Cast and soundtrack

Released in 1998, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ featured Shah Rukh Khan as Rahul Khanna, Kajol as Anjali Sharma and Rani Mukerji as Tina Malhotra, with Salman Khan making a special appearance as Aman Mehra. The film explored friendship, unrequited love and second chances, weaving a love triangle into a story that became one of Bollywood’s defining romantic dramas of the late 1990s.The film’s popularity was further cemented by its memorable soundtrack, composed by Jatin-Lalit. Songs such as ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Koi Mil Gaya’, ‘Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai’ and ‘Tum Paas Aaye, Yun Muskuraaye’ remain among the most recognisable melodies associated with the film.