Fun facts about `Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna`

The film `Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna` was initially titled Kalank

One critic pointed out that if he saw Rani cry in any film again he will jump from the balcony

The film was primarily shot in New York, where there was a 90-day schedule. The remaining scenes were completed in four of Mumbai`s studios

Ameesha Patel was also offered the role of Riya Saran. She was unable to go forward with that role owing to prior commitments

Ajay Devgn was the original choice for the role of Rishi, but he declined due to prior commitments

Saif Ali Khan was offered the role of Rishi, but he refused

The film`s shooting was delayed due to Amitabh Bachchan`s illness. However, the team managed to get on track and the film was released on schedule

Karan Johar asked SRK, because he was busy elsewhere, to direct the controversial hotel scene himself. Khan then asked Amitabh Bachchan to direct the scene

The idea of making this film struck Karan Johar while he was in London and watched a film `Before Sunset`

Kajol was initially offered the lead role in this movie, but due to scheduling conflicts, since she was already cast in Fanaa (2006), she had to refuse