Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham AKA K3G (2 Disk Special Edition)

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Review Written By Nadeem Rasool
Film Director(s): Karan Johar
Staring: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor
Released: 2001
Distributor: Yash Raj Films

Synopsis:
Yashovardhan and Nandini Raichand (Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan), a wealthy couple are steeped in family values and traditions. Their two sons, Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) and Rohan (Hrithik Roshan) share a warm relationship with each other and their parents. Yet, beneath the surface things is not what they seem. Rahul is an adopted child, who feels irrevocably tied to feelings of gratitude towards the couple who took in an orphan like him. When he falls in love with Anjali (Kajol) a middle-class girl living with her sister Pooja (Kareena Kapoor) and dad (Alok Nath), Yashovardhan Raichand strongly disapproves. But for Nandini, love is the guiding force. Conflicts mar the serene atmosphere and a grief-stricken Rahul decides to leave home…

The central theme of K3G is family and love. There was two parts to this film, the first part concentrates on Rahul (played excellently by Shah Rukh Khan), his love for the family and the choice he makes which ultimately makes him an outcast in his own family. Why did he do it, because of Love, and what it does to us?
The second part of the movie follows Rohan (Hrithik Roshan), who loves his brother so much, he travels to London to bring back his brother, and so their family is complete.
I really enjoyed this movie, the music is great, the actors and actress are excellent, special mentions has to go to Amitabh and Shah Rukh Khan, especially at the end of the movie. Both these actors are excellent. The supporting cast including the lovely Kajol (who in the first half is very comedic) are excellent. You have a whole range of superstars in one lovely movie.
The music to the movies is also very good, i do love the different moods for the central theme music "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", and you have a happy theme and a sad theme.
The movie touches on the different caste within Indian family, rich versus poor. This has been a central theme within indian cinema since the beginning, and it has been done to death, but saying that K3G charms you with the happiness and sadness that a family who suffer.

There are two version of K3G, the standard Uk version that has no extras but same A/V and the Special Edition. I am reviewing the special edition


[DVD REVIEW]

Image:
I really like Yash Raj dvds, there really do take care of their products, unlike Eros. The picture is anamorphic, and has a little bit of dirt. This is common with all Indian film, just glad to see that Yash Films are trying to be the Hong Kong Legend of Indian films.

Sound:
With indian movie, sounds play's an important part of the movie, to convery the music and the mood of the film. K3G has DD 5.1 Surround. The sound on this special edition is excellent, the music, especially the 3 versions of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham theme tune (various tones) haunts you throughout

Extra:
Good sets of extras, Yash films proves that it is listening to the indian market and trying its best to provide an excellent dvd set. The extras include:
The Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Behind the Scenes (45 Min), Deleted Scenes (30 Min), Television Promos & Theatrical Trailer

Subtitle:
English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Malay, Dutch. The english subtitles are very clear to read and are accurate.

Summary:
One of my favourites films, apart from Sajaan, Maine Pyra Kyra and Mohabbetien. Highly recommended for people who enjoy a good drama.

Equipment:
Toshiba 32" WideScreen Tv,
Dolby Surround 5.1 Speakers
Whalfdale multiregion dvd player