Dil Chahta Hai Turns 20: Farhan Akhtar Says He Would've Scraped The Idea Of Making The Film Had THIS Actress Refused To Take Up Her Role

As Dil Chahta Hai completes 20 years of its release, Farhan Akhtar thanks the cast and crew.

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Published on Aug 10 2021, 19:51:44

Dil Chahta Hai Turns 20: Farhan Akhtar Says He Would've Scraped The Idea Of Making The Film Had THIS Actress Refused To Take Up Her Role

Dil Chahta Hai marked the directorial debut of Farhan Akhtar. The movie, starring Preity Zinta, Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan, Sonal Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles, is special for many reasons. Right from the amazing star cast to dialogues, cinematography and songs, Dil Chahta Hai is perfect on all levels and there's just no denying that!

Today (August 10), Dil Chahta Hai completes 20 years of its release. And on this occasion, Farhan Akhtar took to Twitter and thanked everyone who were a part of the film. The actor shared a still from the movie featuring Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan and thanked them for believing in him. He wrote, "Ya toh dosti gehri thi ya ye photo 3D thi.. thank you Aamir, Saif & Akshaye for your belief in the script, in a first time writer/director & for bringing Akash, Sameer & Sid to life in your own uniquely amazing way. Love you guys. #20yearsofDilChahtaHai."

Farhan Akhtar also thanked Preity Zinta and revealed that she was the first one to come on board for the film. Furthermore, Farhan thanked Sonali Kulkarni too. Talking about Dimple Kapadia, he wrote, "I think if you had said no, I'd probably have had to scrap making the film. Tara was written for you and thank my lucky stars that you said yes. Forever grateful. #DimpleKapadia."

Ya toh dosti gehri thi ya ye photo 3D thi.. thank you Aamir, Saif & Akshaye for your belief in the script, in a first time writer/director & for bringing Akash, Sameer & Sid to life in your own uniquely amazing way. Love you guys. #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/J0QElVuOcX
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

In one of his tweets, Farhan thanked all the incredible supporting cast and amazing crew who made 'every day of the shoot feel like a breeze and every scene the best it could be.'

Meanwhile, as his first directorial venture marked 20 years, Farhan Akhtar announced his latest project. The multi-talented superstar announced his new film 'Jee Le Zaraa', with a casting coup in place - three leading ladies of Bollywood: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt.

It could only be you @realpreityzinta as Shalini.. so thank you for saying yes way before a final draft and anyone else being cast .. your faith meant so much to me. ❤️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/wo9qIfK6nc
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

The question ‘woh ladki hai kahan’ could not have found a better answer than you @sonalikulkarni .. thank you for being an absolute joy to work with. ❤️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/qXDTG8un3o
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

I think if you had said no, I’d probably have had to scrap making the film. Tara was written for you and thank my lucky stars that you said yes. Forever grateful. #DimpleKapadia ❤️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/K7ths0iCwl
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

Dil Chahta Hai is as much it’s performances and script as it is it’s music & lyrics. Thank you @Shankar_Live @EhsaanNoorani @loy_mendonsa @Javedakhtarjadu for a mind blowing album and the best time ever putting it together. Love you all. #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/pQr9eQqT1s
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

You opened my eyes to what production design actually means and set the standard for every film ever done after DCH. Thank you #SuzanneCaplanMerwanji .. lots of love. ❤️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/CVNh8eHVP5
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

And thank you @avan_contractor for @bbluntindia , #ArjunBhasin & #TanujaDabir .. you created a whole new styling revolution with this film apart from making our characters look fabulous! Lots of love ❤️ #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/J40QU4lQHa
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

And finally a massive thank you to the incredible supporting cast & our amazing crew. You made every day of the shoot feel like a breeze and every scene the best it could be. Big big hug. #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

Miss you Hassan Kutty. You were a collaborator, a friend, a teacher, always passionate, sometimes stubborn but by far the best script & continuity supervisor that anyone could ask for. #20YearsOfDilChahtaHai pic.twitter.com/sjgX0shiLE
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 10, 2021

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