Archive · 10 Aug 2026
Farhan Akhtar Marks 25 Years of Dil Chahta Hai
A long time ago, in the year 2001, a movie called 'Dil Chahta Hai' was made.
It was the very first movie directed by a man named Farhan Akhtar.
The movie is about three best friends who have fun, fall in love, and grow up together.
It has some very famous actors in it, like Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan.
Lots of people loved the movie because it had a great story and memorable songs.
Because it was so good, it won a special award called the National Film Award.
This Monday, the movie turned 25 years old.
Farhan Akhtar posted the movie's poster online and thanked the audience for loving it all these years.
He also announced a new program called Excel Origins to help young filmmakers under 30 bring their ideas to life.
Farhan Akhtar's directorial debut 'Dil Chahta Hai' completed 25 years on Monday.
Farhan shared the film's poster on Instagram, thanking the audience for keeping it alive and relevant.
The 2001 Bollywood comedy-drama starred Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni and Dimple Kapadia.
The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and was primarily shot in Australia and Mumbai.
Earlier on Monday, Farhan and Ritesh Sidhwani announced the launch of 'Excel Origins' to support filmmakers under 30.
- Who
- Director Farhan Akhtar and the cast including Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni and Dimple Kapadia.
- What
- The film 'Dil Chahta Hai' completed 25 years, celebrated on Instagram, and the launch of 'Excel Origins' was announced.
- When
- Monday, on the film's 25th anniversary.
- Where
- The film was primarily shot in urban locations across Australia and Mumbai; the celebration took place on Instagram.
- Why
- To mark the milestone anniversary of the film and express gratitude to the audience for keeping it alive and relevant.
- Director
- Farhan Akhtar
- Release Year
- 2001
- Genre
- Bollywood comedy-drama
- Lead Cast
- Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, Dimple Kapadia
- Award
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
- Filming Locations
- Australia and Mumbai
- Milestone
- 25 years
- Related Announcement
- Launch of 'Excel Origins' for filmmakers under 30
