KJo’s over the moon

Filmmaker delighted after PM Narendra Modi mentioned Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in his Jakarta speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently mentioned Karan Johar's debut film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) during his address in Jakarta, Indonesia, while talking about the relations between the two nations. The Prime Minister's mention of his film left Karan elated, and he later reshared the video of Modi's speech on his Instagram Stories.

During his address, Modi said, "Yaha Bharat ka gaana Kuch Kuch Hota Hai bahut lokpriya hai. Aaj maine is par kaha ki jab Bharat aur Indonesia saath mil kar chalte hai to 'kuch kuch' se badh kar bahut kuch hota hai. (The Indian song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is very popular here. Today, I remarked that when India and Indonesia move forward together, it becomes much more than just kuch kuch (something)—it becomes bahut kuch (so much more)."

Johar later reshared the video on the Stories section of his official Instagram account. He wrote, "Elated & honoured to have our esteemed Prime Minister @narendramodi ji speak about Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Jakarta. There is indeed a language that transcends all its love. Thank you for embracing and making this song live forever!"