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Dev to Rhea: “Tum mere saath ho, lekin ho nahi. Aur woh (Maya) mere saath nahi, lekin har jagah hai.”
(You are with me, but not present. And she is not with me, yet everywhere.) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Index
Case Study: The COVID-19 Spike
The most fascinating data point for the Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Index came during the lockdowns of 2020-2021. Initially, everyone predicted divorce rates would fall because couples couldn't move out. Index Dev to Rhea: “Tum mere saath ho, lekin ho nahi
Abhishek Bachchan is often cited as the standout, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the vulnerable and fun-loving Rishi. Performance "Index" (Box Office & Stats) Rhea Saran
While it received mixed reviews in India due to its sensitive subject matter, it was a massive success overseas, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in international markets at that time. Performance "Index" (Box Office & Stats)
Rhea Saran (Preity Zinta): Dev’s successful, high-achieving wife, a fashion editor whose career growth fuels Dev's insecurities.
Rishi Talwar (Abhishek Bachchan): Maya's childhood friend and husband, an outgoing PR consultant who deeply loves her but cannot "defrost" her emotional coldness.