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'Kalank' completes 6 years: Untold story of this Karan Johar movie that failed at the Box office
Six years have passed since the release of Karan Johar's Kalank. Despite its star-studded cast, the film was a major box office disaster. It was released in 2019
| Published : Apr 17 2025, 12:20 PM
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Kalank, directed by Abhishek Varman and produced by Karan Johar, was released 6 years ago. Despite featuring Bollywood superstars, the 2019 film was a major disaster.
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The idea for Kalank came to Karan Johar 15 years before its release. He couldn't make the film then but revived the idea in 2019.
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After his father's death, Karan Johar lacked the courage to direct Kalank. He reportedly wanted to cast Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, and Ajay Devgn but they declined.
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Karan Johar wanted Sridevi for the role of Bahaar Begum, but after her demise, Madhuri Dixit was cast.
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Karan Johar reportedly spent lavishly on Kalank, with extravagant sets, costumes, and a star cast including Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Aditya Roy Kapur.
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Made on a budget of approximately ₹137 crore, Kalank failed at the box office, collecting only ₹95 crore.
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Kalank was initially titled Shiddat. Set in pre-independence India, the film's love story failed to resonate with the audience.
