In 1998, Dharma Productions saw success when Karan Johar made his directorial debut with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji. The film achieved phenomenal blockbuster status, reviving the studio and solidifying its position in Bollywood. This success was followed by Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and the achievements ahead are well-known. Approximately three decades later, Karan was asked about his casting choices for the modern-day Rahul, Anjali, and Tina if Kuch Kuch Hota Hai were to be remade today.