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Hindi CINEMA · 2001

Dil Chahta Hai

दिल चाहता है

Welcome To A Summer Of Their Lives You Will Never Forget

2001-07-24183 min
DramaRomance
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6.9/10

Source: TMDB345 votes

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THE STORY

Overview

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.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Dil Chahta Hai (2001) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Farhan Akhtar. The cast includes Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta. Runtime: 183 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Aamir Khan
Aamir KhanAkash Malhotra
Portrait of Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye KhannaSiddharth "Sid" Sinha
Portrait of Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali KhanSameer Mulchandani
Portrait of Dimple Kapadia
Dimple KapadiaTara Jaiswal
Portrait of Suhasini Mulay
Suhasini MulaySid's Mother
Bomi DoctorSameer's Father
Anjula BediSameer's Mother
Ahmed KhanAkash’s Father
Kannu GillAkash's Mother
Portrait of Rakesh Pandey
Rakesh PandeyRohit's Father
Portrait of Mandala Tayde
Mandala TaydeSmiling Girl
Portrait of Raj Zutshi
Raj ZutshiTara's Ex-Husband (voice)
Portrait of Gordon Waddell
Gordon WaddellAustralian DOP
Portrait of Kiran Rao
Kiran RaoDeepa's Friend (uncredited)
Samara CannanHotel Receptionist (uncredited)
Kerry CaseyClown (uncredited)
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Dil Chahta Hai?

Dil Chahta Hai is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Dil Chahta Hai?

Our source metadata lists 24 July 2001. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Dil Chahta Hai?

The listed director is Farhan Akhtar.

Who is in the cast of Dil Chahta Hai?

The available cast credits include Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Dimple Kapadia. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Dil Chahta Hai?

The recorded runtime is 183 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Dil Chahta Hai?

The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.

What is the original title of Dil Chahta Hai?

The original title in our source data is दिल चाहता है. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Dil Chahta Hai about?

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.

Is a trailer available for Dil Chahta Hai?

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