PM Modi’s Jakarta nod wins over Karan Johar for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Jakarta’, filmmaker Karan Johar thanked him for the mention. This exchange has drawn renewed attention to the film’s popularity in Indonesia and across generations.

After a few days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned something happens During his address in Jakarta, filmmaker Karan Johar thanked her for the reference and said he was “pleased and honoured”. Johar on Tuesday said the mention of Modi has helped make the title song of the film come alive forever.
During the address, Modi talked about the popularity of Indian cinema in Indonesia and mentioned its title track. something happensWhich includes actors Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukherjee. He used the title of the film while talking about the relationship between the two countries, saying that when India and Indonesia move forward together, there is more.something (Something)” happens.
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In his address, Modi said,Here the Indian song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is very popular. Today I said that when India and Indonesia work together, ‘something’ leads to much more. (Indian song) something happens Very popular here. Today, I remarked that when India and Indonesia move forward together, it becomes more than ‘just’.something‘(something)—becomes a lot (and many more).”
Johar later re-shared the video on the Stories section of his official Instagram account. He wrote, “I am excited and honored to talk about our respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji. something happens In Jakarta. There is indeed a language which is beyond all love. Thank you for adopting this song and making it live forever!!! (sic).”
More information about the film
something happens Johar’s directorial debut. The film was backed by his father Yash Johar and starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukherjee in the lead roles. Salman Khan and Sana Saeed also played important roles. The film premiered on 16 October 1998 and is closely associated with Johar’s debut as a director.
Johar also celebrated the 27th anniversary of the film on October 16, 2025, with an Instagram post that included behind-the-scenes photos from the sets.