Kal Ho Naa Ho

Shanker Ehsaan Loy, Sonu Nigam

About Kal Ho Naa Ho

"Kal Ho Naa Ho" (transl. Tomorrow may never come) is a 2003 Hindi-language filmi song performed by Sonu Nigam for the 2003 Indian romantic drama film of the same name. The track was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, while lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar. In a pathos version, Nigam is joined by Alka Yagnik and Richa Sharma. Kal Ho Naa Ho was directed by Nikhil Advani and written by Karan Johar; the latter co-produced it with his father Yash Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions. The music video of "Kal Ho Naa Ho" features leads Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Preity Zinta; the former sings about life's unpredictability and wistfully watches the others romance. Sonu Nigam was busy when the song was to be recorded. Instead of opting for some other singer, Karan Johar decided to wait for a month before Sonu came back and recorded the song for the movie The song was featured in Outlook's list of Bollywood's Timeless Melodies, making it the only contemporary selection on the list. It quickly became popular upon release. The song is one of the most popular Hindi film songs of all time and it has garnished over 150 Million+ views in YouTube which is a big deal for any old bollywood songs of 2003. 


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2005
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Har ghadi badal raha hai roop zindagi
Chaav hai kahhi hai dhoop zidnagi
Har pal yahan jee bhar jiyo
Jo hai sama, kal ho na ho

Har ghadi badal raha hai roop zindagi
Chaav hai kahhi hai dhoop zidnagi
Har pal yahan jee bhar jiyo
Jo hai sama, kal ho na ho

Chaahe jo tumhe poore dil se
Milta hai woh mushkil se
Aisa jo koi kahin hai
Bas vahi sabse hasin hai

Us haath ko tum thaam lo
Woh meherbaan kal ho na ho
Har pal yahan jee bhar jiyo
Jo hai sama kal ho na ho

Palko ke leke saaye
Paas koi jo aaye
Lakh sambhalo paagal dil ko
Dil dhadke hi jaaye

Par sochlo is pal hai jo
Woh dastan kal ho na ho
Har pal yahan jee bhar jiyo
Jo hai sama kal ho na ho
Har pal yahan jee bhar jiyo
Jo hai sama kal ho na ho

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Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam (born 30 July 1973 in Faridabad, Haryana, India) is an Indian singer whose songs have been featured in Hindi and Kannada movies, as well as films in Oriya, Tamil, Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi and Telugu. He released Indi-pop albums and acted in a few movies. He had changed the spelling of his last name from 'Nigam' to 'Niigaam' in accordance with numerology, but later returned to the original spelling. more »

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Written by: Javed Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, Aloyius Mendonsa

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10 facts about this song

Music Composition
"Kal Ho Naa Ho" is a popular song composed by the duo Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and written by Javed Akhtar.
Release and Reception
This critically acclaimed song was released in 2003 as a part of the soundtrack for the Bollywood film of the same name.
Singer Performance
It was flawlessly sung by renowned Indian playback singer Sonu Nigam, who was praised for his emotive rendition.
Song Theme
The song has an emotional theme that talks about embracing life and living each day to the fullest, as the future is uncertain.
Chart Performance
"Kal Ho Naa Ho" topped several music charts in India for weeks, showcasing its immense popularity among audiences.
Awards and Accolades
The song won numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Lyricist, Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist, and the IIFA Award for Best Lyricist. Sonu Nigam also won several awards for his singing.
International Recognition
This song is also remembered for its international appeal, as it was popular among non-Indian audiences. BBC Asian Network listed it in their "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of all time".
Title Track
It was the title track for the film and is widely recognized as a signature song for the movie.
Song Version
There are two versions of this song - the sad version sung by Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam and Richa Sharma, and the happy version sung just by Sonu Nigam.
Heart-touching Lyrics
The whole song is a monologue given by the character played by Shah Rukh Khan. The lyrics are a message to his friend to live happily after his imminent death.

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4 Comments
  • aja.56367
    Literary outstanding to sing this song coming the nice and old vibes
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • HannahWarner
    HannahWarner
    I love the tape of this song
    LikeReply 11 year ago
  • ConnorFrancis
    ConnorFrancis
    love this song with all my heart
    LikeReply 21 year ago
  • Lyangrip Dakhim Pandee
    Lyangrip Dakhim Pandee
    Lovely song
    LikeReply 45 years ago

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