Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam () is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film, written by Laxman Utekar and Rishi Virmani, and directed by Saurabh Dasgupta. The film stars Dhvani Bhanushali and Aashim Gulati in the lead roles. It marks Bhanushali's debut in Bollywood, following her successful career in the music industry. The film is produced by Vinod BhanushaliâÂÂs Bhanushali Studios Limited and Kathputli Creations, with Saregama as the music label. The film was released in theatres on 20 September 2024.
The film explores the young romantic family entertainer genre with a focus on an accidental love story. The film is a wedding crasher's tale of falling in love with the bride and an innocent message to take away.
In March 2022, news came out that Dhvani Bhanushali is going to debut in Bollywood as an actress after singing.
The music of the film is composed by S. D. Burman, ShankarâÂÂJaikishan, SachinâÂÂJigar, Sunny M.R., Akshay & IP and Sandeep Shirodkar. Lyrics is written by Kausar Munir, Shailendra, IP Singh, Ashish Pandit, Majrooh Sultanpuri and Kumaar, with the songs choreographed by Vijay Ganguly and Jayesh Pradhan.
The song "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam - Title Track," is recreated for the film from the song "Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh" from the 1960 film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The song "Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si" sung by Kishore Kumar from the 1958 film Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi is also recreated for the film.
The trailer of the film was released on 23 August 2024. The film released on 20 September 2024.
Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave the film 2/5 stars and notes "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, with its retro-inspired title song and background score just tries too hard, both with the comedy and the message."