Karan Johar calls it ‘manifesting’ as AI recasts Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham with Hollywood stars

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar recently shared his excitement over a viral AI-generated video that reimagines his iconic film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham with Hollywood actors stepping into legendary Bollywood roles. The video, widely circulated on social media, imagines celebrated international stars replacing the original cast, instantly sparking curiosity and conversation among fans.

Re-sharing the clip on his Instagram Stories, Johar reacted with humour and admiration, especially to the casting of Meryl Streep as Nandini Raichand, originally played by Jaya Bachchan. “Ok AI! Whatever it takes to get Meryl Streep into any frame of mine!!! I will take it gladly! Virtual is manifesting for me,” he wrote, clearly entertained by the creative experiment.

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Hollywood stars step into iconic Bollywood roles

The AI-generated video doesn’t stop with Streep. It also imagines George Clooney as Yashvardhan Raichand, Tom Cruise as Rahul Raichand, Anne Hathaway as Anjali Sharma, Jennifer Lawrence as Naina Kapoor, Margot Robbie as Pooja, and Chris Hemsworth as Rohan Raichand. The reimagining replaces performances originally delivered by Bollywood legends including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

The clip blends nostalgia with novelty, offering fans a playful “what if” scenario that bridges two film industries.

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Why Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham still inspires

Released in 2001, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham revolves around a wealthy family torn apart when the patriarch disowns his adopted son for marrying outside their social class. At the time, it was one of the most expensive Indian films ever made and went on to become a massive box-office success. More than two decades later, its characters remain pop-culture icons, continuing to inspire fan edits, memes, and now AI-powered reinterpretations that keep the film firmly in the spotlight.