Aamir Khan’s portrayal of Akash in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ remains an iconic performance, offering audiences not just entertainment but also valuable life lessons. As we celebrate the 23rd anniversary of Dil Chahta Hai, let’s explore five key takeaways from Akash’s character that continue to resonate with us deeply even today.
Smriti Irani quit TV and moved to politics in 2003. But before that, she had become the highest paid Indian TV actor and was routinely turning down roles in Bollywood films - including Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai.
Sonali Kulkarni delves deeper into her role in 'The Whistleblower', a web series on scams in medical colleges.
The show's humour translates well - even in subtitles.
Farhan’s Akhtar’s directorial debut spoke to the youth in a way no other movie had done yet.
In 'Dil Chahta Hai', an urban generation, seasoned in MTV and cable TV, that was transitioning to another century, had found a Bollywood film that mirrored some of its feels and trappings.