Shah Rukh Khan immortalised the character Raj Malhotra in this Indian classic that blended love and family values. Shah Rukh Khan once admitted he thought he was too old to play the romantic hero when the role came to him. But thankfully, the superstar accepted the offer and the rest, we all know, is history.

This Yash Chopra directorial leaves you teary eyed as it explores a relationship between two people who are from two nations – Pakistan and India -- that have a complex history. The courtroom monologue delivered by Shah Rukh Khan in the film is enough to show off his range as an actor.

Shah Rukh Khan’s fun nature in the film directed by Karan Johar makes him endearing as an actor even today. The dialogues and the chemistry with his onscreen female stars Kajol and Rani Mukerji are next to legendary.

Shah Rukh Khan is the personification of charm as he plays Aman, a lover who is ready to forego his love for his sweetheart just to ensure she leads a good life. 'Kal Ho Na Ho' is celebrated today for its effective take on complex familial relationships and the performances of all the stars.

Shah Rukh Khan once revealed that he decided to play the titular character as a tribute to his late mother who was a fan of Dilip Kumar, the actor who immoralised Devdas in the 1955 film. Shah Rukh Khan played the character with much aplomb and his onscreen chemistry with Aishwarya Rai is still celebrated today.