Storyline

Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan), the adoptive son of business magnate Yash Raichand (Amitabh Bachchan), feels eternal gratitude to his father for rescuing him from a life of poverty. Yet, when Yash forbids his love of poor Anjali (Kajol), Rahul marries her and moves to London with new wife and sister-in-law, Pooja (Kareena Kapoor), breaking the heart of his mother (Jaya Bachchan). Ten years later, Rahul's younger brother (Hrithik Roshan) comes to London intent on brokering peace between father and son.

Plot Keywords

adopted son, patriarch, mother, son, wife, sister-in-law, melodramatic, emotional, fiery, spectacular, bombay, india, london, mansion, village, parental pressure, family honor, father/son relationship, class distinctions, arranged marriage, indian life, love, sacrifice, 1990s

Short Review

The film literally lives up to its name-making you laugh and cry alternately. The narrative is interspersed with sumptuous song-'n-dance items that appear with rhythmic precision.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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