Amitabh Bachchan
He plays Yashovardhan Raichand, the patriarch of
an affluent, industrial family with fixed notions about preserving
the family traditions. He is adamant about the path he chooses for
his offsprings and cannot tolerate any deviation in that regard.
His rigidity forms the crux of the conflict in the film and throws
his close-knit family apart. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham marks the
return of the legendary superstar into the Dharma Productions fold
after Agneepath in 1990.
Jaya Bachchan
She essays Nandini Raichand, the strong but
submissive wife of Yashovardhan, who dotes on her sons and wants
them to follow their hearts. She is torn between her special bond
with her son, Rahul and her undying loyalty to her husband. At the
risk of losing her son, she supports Yash unflinchingly in all his
decisions till one fine day, the dam bursts. The Bachchan couple
will be seen together on screen in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham for
the first time after a gap of over eighteen years.
Shahrukh Khan
He plays Rahul, the adopted son of the Raichands,
who places the respect for his father above everything else, at
all times except when he falls in love. He is hurt and
disillusioned when his idol, his father shuns him in favour of his
rigidity. He tears himself away from the family in order to keep
his word to his beloved. After a historic innings of Kuch Kuch
Hota Hai, this film brings together Karan Johar and Shah Rukh
Khan.
Kajol
Back after a long break, Kajol plays Anjali in
the film. She is a bubbly girl from Delhi who falls in love with
Rahul.
Hrithik Roshan
He plays Rohan, the modern and stylish younger
scion of the Raichand family, who takes on the mission of bringing
the splintered family together. He is ready to bear the brunt of
his father's rage just so that he can reunite his family and bring
back the smile on his mother's face. The presence of the reigning
heartthrob, Hrithik in the company of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah
Rukh Khan is an interesting cinematic combination.
Kareena Kapoor
She is Pooja Sharma a.k.a Poo, an incurable
fashion addict whose vanity is only sidelined by her sensitivity
when she supports Rohan's mission in bringing the Raichand family
together again. She wants her sister's regret and her
brother-in-law's grouse to be rectified and decides to take the
necessary steps. Karriena's warm screen presence and youthful
energy make her the foremost choice for the role.
