Man proposes and God disposes it, it is said. Karan Johar conceived a project seven years ago under the title of 'Kaal'. However, he failed to give it a concrete shape. Meanwhile he got busy with his other films. He directed 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham' in 2001 and later produced 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' , which was directed by Nikhil Advani in 2003. At that time he had the plot of 'Kaal' in mind and all the essential details were in place too. The original cast included Shah Rukh Khan, Tabu and Sanjay Dutt and the film was supposed to be directed by Nikhil Advani. But due to several undisclosed reasons, Karan could not make the film at this time.
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Now, almost seven years after Karan first penned the film's plot, his longstanding dream 'Kurbaan' has finally taken shape with Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi in lead roles. Talking about the film, Karan Johar says the story that he had in mind seven years ago was the one he wanted Nikhil Advani to direct with Shah Rukh Khan, Tabu and Sanjay Dutt. After he narrated the story to Rensil, the screenplay that he structured came out altogether different. So, Karan has named it 'Kurbaan', and cast Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor in it.
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