Many Somalis grew up watching "Kawaan" or "Af-Somali" dubbed versions where a single narrator would voice every character, adding local humor and flavor to the emotional scenes. Mawduuca Saaxiibtinimada: The famous line, "Love is friendship"

While the song remains in Hindi, the spoken interludes are dubbed. When Rahul says, “Pyar dosti hai” , the Somali dub uses “Jacaylku waa saaxiibtinimo” —a phrase that has since become a popular quote on Somali TikTok.

Even those who don't speak Hindi often know the lyrics to the title track, "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," which is a staple at Somali weddings and gatherings. Weedhaha Caanka ah (Iconic Quotes) "Kuch kuch hota hai, tum nahi samjhoge"