PM Modi mentioned Shah Rukh Khan’s film:Explained India-Indonesia relations with ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’; Karan Johar expressed happiness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour, where he addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Jakarta. During his speech, he made a light-hearted reference to Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai while describing the strong partnership between India and Indonesia. PM Modi remarked that when the two nations work together, it’s not just “kuch kuch” that happens, but “bahut kuch” (a lot). The reference quickly caught attention online, with filmmaker Karan Johar, who directed the 1998 blockbuster, sharing his delight on social media. Calling it an honour, he said he was thrilled that the film found a mention in the Prime Minister’s speech. PM Modi references Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Jakarta speech While addressing the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the deep cultural bond between India and Indonesia with a reference to the iconic Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He noted that the film’s title is widely recognised in Indonesia and used it to illustrate the growing partnership between the two nations. Adding a touch of humour, PM Modi said that when India and Indonesia move forward together, it’s not just “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” but “Bahut Kuch Hota Hai” (a lot happens). His remark drew loud applause and cheers from the audience. Karan Johar calls it an honour After a video of PM Modi’s speech went viral, filmmaker Karan Johar reacted on Instagram by sharing a clip from the event. Expressing his excitement, he said it was an honour to hear the Prime Minister mention Kuch Kuch Hota Hai during his address in Jakarta. Karan added that love is a universal language that connects people across borders and thanked PM Modi for giving the film such a memorable mention. A landmark film in Karan Johar’s career Kuch Kuch Hota Hai holds a special place in Karan Johar’s journey as it marked his directorial debut in 1998. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji in the lead, with a special appearance by Salman Khan, the romantic drama went on to become one of Bollywood’s biggest classics. More than two decades later, the film and its music continue to enjoy immense popularity not only in India but also across several Asian countries. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed him
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia on Monday, July 6, 2026. Upon reaching Jakarta, he was welcomed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. PM Modi received a grand welcome at the airport, after which he participated in his scheduled programs. During this visit, several bilateral issues between India and Indonesia were discussed, and emphasis was placed on strengthening the relations between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi is on a tour of three countries
This visit by Prime Minister Modi is the first part of a three-nation trip. After Indonesia, he will go to Melbourne, Australia. After that, New Zealand will be the final stop of his tour. The main objective of this three-nation tour is to strengthen India’s relations with key partner countries in the Indo-Pacific region. During this trip, discussions are being held to enhance cooperation in important sectors such as trade, defense, technology, investment, and critical minerals.