This episode is all about Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), a movie that might be the final boss of Bollywood family dramas. Directed by Karan Johar, this is the quintessential big-budget, all-star cast movie — and it might be the most melodramatic film we’ve seen so far.

Khilli opened the discussion by explaining the cultural importance of K3G — how it wasn’t just a blockbuster in India but also became a diaspora classic, watched by millions of Indians living abroad. It solidified the over-the-top, glamorous style that became a staple of Bollywood blockbusters for the next two decades.

The story revolves around a wealthy family torn apart by class differences, adoption drama, and some truly wild parenting choices. Adam was fascinated (and slightly horrified) that the adopted son plotline was introduced in a flashback within a flashback — and then never spoken about again in the family for years.

Winnie pointed out that the movie is deeply personal for Karan Johar, with its focus on father-son relationships, generational conflict, and the emotional weight of family expectations. Khilli even joked that K3G is basically the Succession of Bollywood — but with more crying and singing.

We also got very distracted talking about the fashion in this movie — especially Kareena Kapoor’s iconic turn as Pooja (aka Poo), whose outfits were scandalously bold at the time. Nicky admitted they didn’t understand the appeal of Poo at first but respected her as a chaotic force of nature.

Visually, K3G is maximum spectacle. The sets are enormous, the camera zooms are aggressive, and the soundtrack is filled with bangers. Adam described the vibe perfectly — this is a movie where “the perfect child is the one that sings a song in front of all his classmates and makes white people cry and stand up.”

By the end, we agreed that Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is less of a movie and more of a cultural event. It’s loud, messy, and emotionally manipulative — but that’s exactly why it works.