Dil Chahta Hai(2001)
दिल चाहता है
Welcome To A Summer Of Their Lives You Will Never Forget
Dil Chahta Hai Synopsis
Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.
Dil Chahta Hai (2001) is a drama and romance film directed by Farhan Akhtar, released on July 24, 2001 with a runtime of 3h 3m. It stars Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 350 ratings.
- Director:
- Farhan Akhtar
- Writers:
- Kassim Jagmagia, Farhan Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar
- Producers:
- Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar
- Cinematographer:
- Ravi K. Chandran
- Composer:
- Ehsaan Noorani
- Production:
- Excel Entertainment
- Budget:
- $2,079,000
- Revenue:
- $4,099,000
- Status:
- Released
Dil Chahta Hai (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dil Chahta Hai before you stream it.
Dil Chahta Hai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aamir Khan
as Akash Malhotra
Akshaye Khanna
as Siddharth "Sid" Sinha
Saif Ali Khan
as Sameer Mulchandani
Preity Zinta
as Shalini
Dimple Kapadia
as Tara Jaiswal
Sonali Kulkarni
as Pooja
Ayub Khan
as Rohit
Rajat Kapoor
as Mahesh
Samantha Tremayne
as Deepa
Suchitra Pillai
as Priya
Suhasini Mulay
as Sid's Mother
- Bomi Doctor
Bomi Doctor
as Sameer's Father
Key crew
Directed by Farhan Akhtar, written by Kassim Jagmagia, Farhan Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.
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Dil Chahta Hai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 350 ratings.
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Dil Chahta Hai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dil Chahta Hai online?
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Dil Chahta Hai (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Dil Chahta Hai?
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The main cast of Dil Chahta Hai (2001) includes Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta and Dimple Kapadia. The film was directed by Farhan Akhtar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dil Chahta Hai released?
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Dil Chahta Hai was released on July 24, 2001 and runs for 3h 3m.
Is Dil Chahta Hai worth watching?
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Dil Chahta Hai (2001) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 350 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dil Chahta Hai?
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Yes. The official Dil Chahta Hai trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.