Karan Johar's 'Nazdeekiyan' inspired by 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'?
What's the story
Prime Video recently announced its 2026 slate, which includes the much-anticipated series Nazdeekiyan, produced by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment. The show revolves around two couples and delves into themes of loyalty, love, and duty. According to Mid-Day, the series draws inspiration from Johar's popular 2006 film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna.
Concept evolution
Why 'Nazdeekiyan' was developed
A source revealed that the series is a "contemporary take on infidelity." "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, though controversial at the time, aged well, with generations resonating with the four leads' conflict." "The team at Dharmatic was keen to revisit the idea, and from there, the story for Nazdeekiyan was fleshed out."
Series details
'Nazdeekiyan' not a direct adaptation of KJo's film
While Nazdeekiyan is seemingly inspired by Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, it is not a direct adaptation of the Shah Rukh Khan-Rani Mukerji starrer. Another insider shared, "The DNA is similar, but the situations and settings of the four leads here are different." The series will be directed by Ruchir Arun and will consist of 20 episodes.