Kya Kehna

Kya Kehna!
Directed byKundan Shah
Written byHoney Irani
Screenplay byHoney Irani
Produced byKumar S Taurani
Ramesh S Taurani
StarringPreity Zinta
Saif Ali Khan
Chandrachur Singh
Anupam Kher
Farida Jalal
Music byRajesh Roshan
Production
company
Release date
  • 19 May 2000 (2000-05-19)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹40 million
Box office₹205.2 million[1]

Kya Kehna (English: What to say?/ What can I say?) is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Kundan Shah. It was released on 19 May 2000. Kya Kehna dealt with the taboo issue of premarital pregnancy and society views on the same, and stars Preity Zinta in the central role as a single teenage mother, with Saif Ali Khan, Chandrachur Singh, Farida Jalal and Anupam Kher in supporting roles. The music was composed by Rajesh Roshan.

Upon its theatrical release, it was positively reviewed by critics. Zinta's performance and Irani's storywriting were highlighted. It was an unexpected success earning 21.8 crore (US$2.6 million) worldwide. At the 46th Filmfare Awards, Irani won in the Best Story category, with Zinta and Singh receiving nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.

  1. ^ "Kya Kehna - Movie - Box Office India".