Mumbai: Karan Johar's directorial debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which has clocked 20 years of its release in Hindi cinema last year, will receive a special screening at the 10th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). Excited about the screening, Karan said in a statement: "It's been a very rewarding 20 years of a journey and time well spent telling stories and having the freedom to be a storyteller. Filmmaking is my passion and the deep rooted love I have for cinema and being here in this time to be completing two whole decades is very gratifying."  Aryan Khan as Simba: B-Town Celebs Impressed by Shah Rukh Khan’s Son in The Lion King, Say ‘Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree’

Released in 1998, the film starred popular on-screen couple Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Actress Rani Mukerji featured in a supporting role, while superstar Salman Khan made a guest appearance.  Talking about IFFM, Karan said: "I have been to the festival before and I have loved being there. I'm looking forward to another opportunity to celebrate Indian cinema in the land down under." Bigil: Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay Are NOT Coming Together For The Atlee Directorial

Karan will also have an elaborate conversation on cinema with the Australian audience at the film festival. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan will also attend the festival as the chief guest. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will be taking place between August 8-17.

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