While Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa remains one of Bollywood’s most beloved cult classics, not many know the effort that went into crafting its heartfelt moments. In a recent reflection, Deepak Tijori revealed the behind-the-scenes story of one of the film’s most intense scenes—an emotionally layered exchange between his and Shah Rukh Khan’s characters.
A Throwback to a Gruelling Shoot
When shown a throwback picture with SRK from the film, Deepak reflected on what turned out to be one of the most intense shooting days of the film, in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. Contrary to how it may appear, the scene wasn’t about him giving advice—it was a pivotal emotional exchange, where Shah Rukh’s character tries to convince his that Aana isn’t the right girl for him. The scene took an entire day to shoot, largely because director Kundan Shah, known for his preference for long, uncut takes, kept pushing for retakes until every nuance felt just right.
Kundan Shah’s One-Shot Obsession
The actor further recalled a particularly grueling day on the sets of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, where he and Shah Rukh Khan spent an entire day filming just one emotionally intense scene. The moment required his character to transition from dismissive disbelief to reluctant acceptance that Aana wasn’t the right girl for him. Director Kundan Shah, known for avoiding quick cuts and preferring long, continuous takes, insisted on multiple retakes to get the emotions just right. Both actors were left completely drained by the end, making it one of the most demanding and memorable days of the shoot.
Cult Classic
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a 1994 Hindi-language romantic comedy directed by Kundan Shah. Featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, and Deepak Tijori, the film became a cult classic and is often counted among Shah Rukh Khan’s finest performances. Over the years, its heartfelt storytelling and relatable characters have earned it a dedicated fanbase. Shah Rukh Khan later acquired the rights to the film under his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment.
