Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is a 2001 Bollywood family drama directed by Karan Johar, and its title song became one of the most recognisable themes from early 2000s Hindi cinema. The melody is closely tied to the film's story of a wealthy family, separation and reconciliation, which helped it stay in popular memory long after release. Years later, short clips of the song began circulating in fan edits, wedding videos and social media montages, where its instantly familiar opening signals nostalgia, warmth and family togetherness without needing any dialogue.