Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
Hindi · Comedy / Drama · 187 min
★ 7.5 Solid 460 ratings
Released 27 Nov 2003
Page updated 30 Sep 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.5 from 460 ratings on TMDB
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Kal Ho Naa Ho is streaming in the UAE on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video.
What the audience says
Kal Ho Naa Ho has pulled the kind of numbers most Hindi films never see. It holds a 7.5/10 on TMDB from 460 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 3h 7m on it?
3h 7m of Hindi comedy, leaning drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 460 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
An uptight MBA student falls for the charismatic new neighbor who charms her troubled family – but he has a secret that forces him to push her away.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 7m — long |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Nikkhil Advani
Cast

Aman Mathur

Preity Zinta
Naina Catherine Kapur

Rohit Patel

Jaya Bachchan
Jennifer Kapur

Sushma Seth
Lajjo Kapur

Reema Lagoo
Namrata Mathur
Where to watch in the UAE
NetflixAmazon Prime Video
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Kal Ho Naa Ho worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.5/10 on audience ratings. 3h 7m of Hindi comedy, leaning drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Where can I watch Kal Ho Naa Ho?
You can stream Kal Ho Naa Ho in the UAE on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video.
When is Kal Ho Naa Ho releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Kal Ho Naa Ho is already streaming in the UAE on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video.
What language is Kal Ho Naa Ho in?
Kal Ho Naa Ho is a Hindi film (Comedy / Drama).
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