For millions of fans, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ remains one of the most romantic dramas in Bollywood. From its memorable soundtrack to the iconic pairing of Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, the film continues to enjoy cult status. However, behind the on-screen smiles and romance is a little-known incident that left the cast and crew very worried. Years ago, while shooting one of the film’s most popular songs, Kajol met with an accident that briefly affected her memory and halted the shoot.
Trouble shooting for ‘Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana’
According to the news, the incident took place during the shooting of ‘Yeh Ladka Hai Deewana’, an intense sequence starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. As part of the scene, the actor was riding his bike when things unexpectedly went wrong. Kajol lost her balance and fell down hard during the shoot. The impact was severe enough to cause unconsciousness, and immediately caused panic among those on set. What at first appeared to be a routine shooting accident soon turned into a disturbing situation.
Kajol’s temporary amnesia shocked the crew
After regaining consciousness, Kajol seemed unable to understand where she was or why she was surrounded by cast members. According to accounts at the time, he appeared confused and had trouble recalling details about the shooting he was doing. The actor reportedly failed to recognize several people around him, leaving director Karan Johar and the production team worried. For a brief period, the accident seemed to erase parts of his immediate memory.Amidst the confusion, there was one person Kajol seems to have definitely remembered, Ajay Devgn, who was accompanying her at the time. Worried about his condition, Karan Johar contacted Ajay and informed him about the accident. The actor went to the place to be by his side.Those present later recalled that Kajol appeared noticeably calmer after seeing him, and gradually began to recover from the shock of the incident.
A true love story hidden behind the camera
While ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ eventually became one of the biggest hits of the late 1990s, this behind-the-scenes episode remains one of the film’s most fascinating stories.Years later, the incident continues to be remembered as a touching reminder of Kajol and Ajay Devgn’s bond long before they tied the knot. What started as a horrifying accident eventually turned into a memorable chapter in one of Bollywood’s most enduring relationships, a story that fans look back on fondly even today.
