The company's next film was Karan Johar's ensemble melodrama "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..." (2001) featuring a large ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor. The film became a huge commercial success in India, and it became the all-time biggest earner in the overseas markets at the time of its release. This was followed by Nikhil Advani's tear-jerking romantic comedy-drama "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (2003) starring Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. Both of these films earned commercial success and critical acclaim.