From Stardom to Solitude: Where Are the Stars of 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'?

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham sequel, where are these stars

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A scene from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham with Kajol, Hrithik, and Kareena

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Actress Achala Sachdev, who played the grandmother in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, passed away on April 30, 2012, at a hospital in Pune. It was reported that she had fallen in the kitchen, which worsened her condition. Achala Sachdev's husband, Clifford Douglas Peters, had passed away earlier in 2002. After his death, Achala lived alone for about 12 years near Pune Club in Konark Estate Apartments. She was deeply affected by her husband's passing.

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Malvika Raj has made a home

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Malvika Raj, who played young Pooja, is now grown up. Although she stays away from the film industry, she is quite active on social media. Malvika married businessman Pranav Bagga in Goa on November 29, 2023. In August 2025, they welcomed a daughter named 'Mahara'.

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Jibraan Khan becomes a hero

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Jibraan Khan, who played Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan's son, has grown up as well. The childhood innocence is no longer on his face, as he has transformed into a handsome hunk. Jibraan has advanced in the acting world too, debuting as a lead actor in the film Ishq Vishk Rebound in 2024. He has worked in several films since, carving out a new identity for himself.

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Alok Nath played the role of Bauji

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Alok Nath, who played the role of Kajol-Kareena's father, has been absent from showbiz for some time. During the #MeToo movement in 2018, several women made serious sexual harassment allegations against Alok. Following these accusations, his 'sanskari babuji' image was completely altered, and he was almost ousted from the industry. He was last seen in Jai Mummy Di (2020).

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Vikas Sethi was also a TV actor

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Another actor who has passed away is Vikas Sethi, who played the character Robbie. Vikas passed away at 48 years old due to a heart attack. He also played notable roles in shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

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Where is Achala Sachdev?

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Actress Achala Sachdev, who portrayed the grandmother in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, passed away on April 30, 2012, in a Pune hospital. Reports indicate she fell in her kitchen, worsening her condition. After her husband Clifford Douglas Peters died in 2002, Achala lived alone near Pune Club in Konark Estate Apartments for around 12 years. She was profoundly affected by her husband's death.

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Shashikala is no more

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Veteran actress Shashikala passed away at the age of 88. She played the role of Jaya Bachchan’s mother in the movie and wonderfully embodied the bubbly grandmother character. Throughout her illustrious career, Shashikala appeared in hundreds of films, gaining recognition for her powerful and negative roles in particular.

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Parzaan Dastur was in Kuch Kuch Hota

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Parzaan has appeared in not just one, but two films by Karan Johar - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. He made a strong impact as a child artist but chose to work behind the camera as he grew older. He pursued education abroad and is now engaged in advertising and the creative field, though he has also acted in several films.

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