''Khushi'' ( Happiness; ) is a 2003 Indian

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film released on 7 February 2003. It is a remake of the 2000

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film '' Kushi.'' This film starring

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and

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in main roles and was directed by

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and produced by

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. It was a flop at box office.

Plot

Khushi tells the story of a boy and girl, who are in love, but are kept apart by their inflated egos. Karan is born in Kolkata, while Khushi is born in a village in

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. Karan intends going to Canada for further studies, but, due to an accident, is forced to enroll in the Mumbai University. Khushi's father believes that she has studied enough and should now marry a boy who is ready to be his ghar-jamai. But Khushi insists on pursuing her education at

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. At the University, Karan meets Khushi through common friends, Vicky and Priya. These common friends fall in love with each other and it is up to Karan and Khushi to bring them together. In the process, the two fall in love. But with ego in the way, the two never get to express their love for each other till the time comes to bid goodbye. In the ending it is revealed that Khushi and Karan are celebrating their 9th wedding anniversary.

Cast

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack contains 6 songs, all composed by

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. According to the Indian trade website

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, with around 1.2 million units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's tenth highest-selling. The song "Jiya Maine Jiya" was taken from the song "Cheliya" from the Telugu movie ''Kushi''.

References

External links

* * {{S. J. Suryah 2000s Hindi-language films 2003 films Films directed by S. J. Suryah Films scored by Anu Malik Hindi remakes of Tamil films