Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai (DCH) completed 20 years of release on August 10. The film became a cult classic that has earned praise for its aesthetics, technical excellence and most importantly for its aesthetics. The nuances of relationships that it celebrated.
On Tuesday, the film’s director Farhan Akhtar, stars like Preity Zinta and others celebrated the 20th anniversary of the film. Later in the day, Farhan shared details about the film on his Twitter handle and thanked the cast and crew of his film.
In a tweet dedicated to Dimple Kapadia, Farhan said that if she does not agree to do DCH, she will have to “scrape” the film. Dimple played the character of Tara Jaiswal in the 2001 film.
I think if you had said no, I might have had to stop making films. Tara was written for you and thank you my lucky stars you said yes. forever grateful. #dimple kapadia ️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/K7ths0iCwl
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) 10 August 2021
Farhan also thanked Preeti Zinta For believing in his film and agreeing to do it long before the final draft of the film was ready.
it can only be you @realpreityzinta As for Shalini.. so thanks for saying yes before the final draft and someone else is being cast.. your faith meant a lot to me. ️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/wo9qIfK6nc
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) 10 August 2021
Farhan then noted Sonali Kulkarni’s performance, calling her the ‘woh ladki hai kahan’ girl.
The question ‘Who is the girl’ couldn’t have got a better answer from you. @sonalikulkarni .. Thank you for being an absolute pleasure to work with. ️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/qXDTG8un3o
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) 10 August 2021
Farhan also took the opportunity to mark the beautiful friendship that marked his directorial debut. He mentioned Aamir Khanhandjob Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna who played Akash Malhotra, Sameer Moolchandani and Siddharth “Sid” Sinha respectively.
Either the friendship was deep, this photo was 3D.. Thank you Aamir, Saif and Akshay for your faith in the script, for becoming a writer/director for the first time and bringing Akash, Sameer and Sid to life in their own unique way. love you guys. #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/J0QElVuOcX
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) 10 August 2021
He also remembered and thanked the film’s crew, and wrote that he remembered Hassan Kutty, called him his colleague, teacher and thanked him for being “the best script and continuity supervisor”.
What stood out in DCH was not only the story and characters of the film, but also the beautiful music composed by Shankar-Ehsaan- Loy, lyrics and lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.
Dil Chahta Hai has as much performance and script as it is music and lyrics. Thanks @shankar_live @EhsaanNoorani @loy_mendonsa @javedakhtarjadu For a mind-blowing album and the best time ever to put it together. love you all #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/pQr9eQqT1s
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) 10 August 2021
It’s one thing to dream it up, it’s quite another to translate it without compromising on celluloid. You are an absolute star Ravi.. @ dop007 ..Thank you for your talent and your confidence in a new director. #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/Ul4Ro0dWQb
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) 10 August 2021
Farhan, who stepped away from the director’s chair after directing Don 2 – The King is Back in 2011, is finally coming back to directing. On completing 20 years of Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan Akhtar gave a gift to his fans by announcing his directorial debut titled Jee Le Zara, a road trip film featuring Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.
The film is touted as a fun all-female road trip which will go on floors early next year.
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