It was a success internationally, especially in the United States. The film released worldwide on 11 August 2006 to generally positive reviews from critics who praised it's subject matter, cinematography, music, storyline, performances of the cast and the direction, but criticised it's length. The title was promoted with the tag-line 'A Love. Set and mostly taking place in New York City, the film explores themes of adultery. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. Never say goodbye), also abbreviated as KANK, is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film written and directed by Karan Johar and produced by his mother Hiroo Yash Johar, in her debut, under the Dharma Productions banner.