November also saw the release of the eagerly awaited Kal Ho Naa Ho. Produced by Karan Johar and directed by first-timer Nikhil Advani, Kal Ho Naa Ho met with a golden response at the box-office.

Tugging at heartstrings is child’s play for SRK. And Kal Ho Naa Ho, which had him playing a significantly sympathetic character, gave Khan ample opportunity to do just that.

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