<Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> est . ₹ 1.07 billion </Td> </Tr> <P> Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (English: Something Happens) also known as KKHH, is an Indian Hindi coming - of - age romantic comedy drama film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 16 October 1998 . It was written and directed by Karan Johar, and starred the popular on - screen pair of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in their fourth film together . Rani Mukerji featured in a supporting role, while Salman Khan also had an extended - cameo appearance . Sana Saeed, who was featured in a supporting role, made her film debut in this movie . </P> <P> Filmed in India, Mauritius, and Scotland, this was Karan Johar's directorial debut . One of his goals for the film was to set a new level for style in Hindi cinema . The plot combines two love triangles set years apart . The first half covers friends on a college campus, while the second tells the story of a widower's young daughter who tries to reunite her dad with his old friend . </P> <P> The film was extremely successful in India and abroad, becoming the highest - grossing Indian film of the year and the third highest - grossing Indian film ever behind Hum Aapke Hain Koun ...! and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge . Outside India, the film was the highest grossing Hindi film ever until its record was broken by Karan's next directorial, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...(2001). </P>

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