Kal Ho Naa Ho completes 12 years today, and that’s making me feel very old – not least because I can clearly remember the first time I watched it (sobbing into a napkin). But more than that, I think it’s because there are so many references from the movie that I still use on a daily basis, so it’s incredible to realise that this is actually 12 years old… when it still feels like such a real, relevant part of today’s pop-culture.
Here are 12 things about Kal Ho Naa Ho that will always be relevant!
1. Maahi Ve
It’s amongst life’s greatest regrets that I’ve not been able to dance to this at anyone’s Sangeet. But let’s just say I still listen to this song on the reg, and if I ever do get a chance to dance to it – it’s happening.
2. G-U-J-J-U
Still know all the words tbh.
3. Yo Frankie!
We’re still obsessed with him, didn’t you know? Read this! Remember Frankie Ramdayal From Kal Ho Naa Ho? This Is What He Looks Like Now! #HotDamn
4. “Move your butt, move your butt!”
Sweetu is the best.
5. Che din ladki in
See also: “Welcome to La-La-Land!”
6. “1… 2… 3… eeeee!”
7. That most romantic dialogue
Pyaar toh bahut log karte hain, lekin mere jaisa pyar koi nahin kar sakta, kyonki kisi ke paas tum jo nahin ho. FEELS.
8. She wants your moneyyy
9. Guru Guru Guru… ho ja shuru!
#GalatGhar
10. Mere paas do do doggie hai!
“Mere paas do doggy hai”. Classic scene! #kalhonaaho #hindimovie #srk #funny pic.twitter.com/lrWOSkum6C
— Huzi (@whoZee) April 13, 2013
It’s The Time To Disco will also always be relevant.
11. Kantaben
Kantaben kem cho? Majama?
12. Nice dress! Nice tie!
See also: Lal mere dil ka haal hai. “Kya Subhash Ghai ki picture Taal hai?”
What’s your favourite Kal Ho Naa Ho moments?