Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Rahul, the Raichand heir, falls in love with Anjali Sharma in Chandni Chowk. Yash Raichand disapproves because of class differences, and Rahul struggles with balancing duty and passion. The initial romance sets the stage for a family conflict that drives the plot forward.

Yash insists that Rahul marry Naina Kapoor, a family friend who quietly admires him. Rahul remains torn but respects his father's wishes to keep the family line intact. This tension highlights the rigid expectations shaping the Raichand household.

Rahul chooses Anjali over family expectations and marries her after a sudden tragedy in her family. In response, Yash disowns Rahul, severing ties and prompting Rahul to leave for London with Anjali. Nandini is heartbroken but supports her son's happiness.

Rahul and Anjali depart to London to start anew, accompanied by Nandini's nanny Sayeeda who stays with the couple. Rohan is sent to boarding school, beginning a new generation separate from Rahul's life. The family begins a long separation that frames the film's midpoint.

Ten years pass and Rohan returns home, seeking to repair the broken family. He learns from his grandmothers about Rahul's estrangement and devises a plan to reunite them all. His mission sets the stage for a foiled, heartfelt family reconciliation.

Rohan travels to London under the pretext of pursuing an MBA and to locate Rahul. He reconnects with Pooja, who now studies there, and the two hatch a plan to bring Rahul back to India. The deception begins to blur lines as Rohan forms bonds with Rahul's family.

Pooja introduces Rohan to Rahul as 'Yash', her friend's cousin visiting from India. Rahul, feeling a sense of kinship, allows him to stay as a tenant. Rohan also bonds with Rahul's nephew Krish and grows closer to Pooja, while Rahul remains unaware of the ruse.

Romantic and familial tensions rise as Rohan contemplates revealing his true identity. He eventually confesses to Rahul and urges him to return home to India. Rahul remains uncertain, fearing rejection from Yash.

Pooja convinces Rohan to invite their parents to London, hoping to reconcile the family in person. Nandini and Yash arrive, and Rahul avoids his father emotionally, clinging to the past yet warm under the surface.

Yash discovers Rohan's true identity and the plan to reunite the family; his anger is palpable as the trust between father and son is tested. The revelation forces the Raichands to confront their strained history. The emotional tension acts as a catalyst for the impending family reunion.

Soon after, Yash's mother dies, prompting the family to reunite in India. The return marks the first major step toward reconciliation, as grief softens the hard edges of years of separation. Rahul attends the funeral, signaling his willingness to consider a temporary return.

Back in Delhi, the family prepares to formally welcome Anjali into their circle. Rahul's bond with Nandini strengthens as his father observes the changes in him. The stage is set for a larger reunion that includes the broader Raichand clan.

Rohan and Pooja announce their engagement, signaling a new generation and the healing of old wounds. The looming ceremony brings the entire family together for a celebration that eases the rift between Yash and Rahul. Hope rises as the family reconciles.

During the wedding-themed celebrations, Yash publicly expresses regret for disowning Rahul and admits he always loved him. Rahul and Yash share an emotional reunion, symbolizing a restored family bond. The elder Raichands acknowledge that love can bridge generations of distance.

The film ends with the wedding of Rohan and Pooja, sealing the Raichand family's unity once more. Anjali is welcomed back into the fold as a valued part of the family, and the entire clan looks toward a peaceful, connected future.