Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, also known by its initialism KNPH, is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic action film written, directed, and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film marked the acting debuts of Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, and features a supporting cast that includes Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil, Mohnish Bahl, Ashish Vidyarthi, Satish Shah, Farida Jalal, Asha Patel, Rajesh Tandon, and Tannaz Irani. The film integrates action, suspense, and musical elements. The interval twist and the second half of the film draws thematic inspiration from the 1986 Kannada film Ratha Sapthami. The narrative follows Sonia and Rohit, whose blossoming romance is tragically cut short. Sonia later encounters Raj, Rohit's lookalike, in New Zealand and the two work together to uncover the truth behind Rohit’s death.