'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' clocks 16 years, Karan Johar nostalgic

Mumbai, Oct 17: Karan Johar made his directorial debut with 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hain' and as the film completed 16 years, the filmmaker said he owes his career to the movie.

Besides, Johar, the romantic drama, which hit theatres on October 16, 1998, was also a milestone film in the careers of its stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji.

"16 years ago 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'... The film that gave me everything I have today, indelible memories," Johar posted.

The filmmaker has since directed films like 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham', 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', 'My Name Is Khan'- all starring Shah Rukh.

His last directorial venture 'Student of the Year' starred newcomers Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra.