There's something reassuringly reliable about Karan Johar's ability to coax intense performances out of his all powerful casts. So throwing together Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, three of the most phenomenal acts in Indian cinema should be a walk in the park for this twenty-nine year old Bollywood whiz kid? Anything is possible in Bollywood.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (known as K3G) is 'all about loving your parents' says Karan Johar. It exemplifies the stern determination Indian culture demands on the relationship between parents and children, in particular father and son, and addresses the fundamental concept of family within a traditional Indian household where egos collide regularly and the stubbornness of elders can prove disaster for all involved.

Performance wise - Shah Rukh is the pick of the bunch, a awe inspiring performance from a deadly performer, in Mohabbatein he was over awed by Amitabh in certain scenes but in K3G his screen presence matched that of Bachchan's and the magic that unfolded on screen was second to none. Throw in Hrithik Roshan's sensitive portrayal as the youngest son and the result is astounding. Three devastating performances from three diverse actors belonging to three different generations is a historic piece of direction. The female cast consisting of Jaya Bachchan, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor, is another example of three performers from three different generations coming together, Jaya Bachchan is quietly dignified in her performance whilst Kajol is at her best, with a refreshing role. Kareena also impresses with a more than average performance.

Though clearly K3G has moral points to make, the cast performances concocted by Karan Johar, speak soundly as his Spielberg like direction continues to impress masterfully.

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