Nikkhil Advani has criticised Bollywood's growing obsession with box-office numbers, arguing that meaningful and personal stories are being sidelined in favour of commercial success. The filmmaker also hinted at a Kal Ho Naa Ho remake

The song Kal Ho Naa Ho featured in the 2003 movie of the same name, directed by Nikhil Advani and produced by Yash Johar. It starred Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta