Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (English:
Sometimes Happiness, Sometimes Sadness), also known as
K3G, is a 2001 Indian
drama film written and directed by
Karan Johar and produced by his father,
Yash Johar. Written specifically to evoke nostalgia among the
expatriate Indian audiences, the film stars
Amitabh Bachchan,
Jaya Bachchan,
Shah Rukh Khan,
Kajol,
Hrithik Roshan and
Kareena Kapoor in leading roles, with
Rani Mukerji appearing in an extended
cameo appearance. The music was composed by
Jatin Lalit,
Sandesh Shandilya and
Aadesh Shrivastava, with lyrics penned by
Sameer and Anil Pandey. The background score was composed by Babloo Chakravarty. The film tells the story of an Indian family, which faces troubles and misunderstandings over their adopted son's marriage to a girl belonging to a lower
socio-economic group than them.