
The film performed moderately at the box office, grossing ₹397.2 million (US$5.3 million) after its theatrical run ended. The trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics from Akhtar's father, Javed Akhtar, composed the soundtrack.ĭil Chahta Hai premiered on 10 August 2001. Dil Chahta Hai was one of the first films shot in sync sound, with Nakul Kamte and H. The film was produced on a budget of ₹80 million (US$1.1 million), and filming took place in both India and Australia.

He started writing the screenplay in 1998 but finished it when the film's principal photography was started two years later. It also stars Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia.ĭil Chahta Hai was based on Akhtar's diary detailing his trips to Mumbai and New York City, and a story by a friend of his. The film focuses on a significant transition period in the romantic lives of three college-graduate friends ( Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna). It was produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and released under the banner of Excel Entertainment (which Akhtar and Sidhwani co-founded), marking their cinematic debut. The Heart Desires) is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romance film written and directed by Farhan Akhtar. Tune in today to stay updated with all the latest news and headlines from the world of entertainment.Dil Chahta Hai ( transl. Republic World is your one-stop destination for trending Bollywood news. Now follow your favourite television celebs and telly updates. Get the latest entertainment news from India & around the world. READ: Anil Kapoor Opens Up About His Cult Films 'Mr India' And 'Lamhe' Read Details While the director was unhappy about not being consulted for it, lamenting the lack of rights for a filmmaker and even contemplating legal action, Sonam had termed it ‘disrespectful’ that her father was not informed about it, with the classic being a part of his legacy.

Previously, the news of Mr India being picked up by Sultan director Ali Abbas Zafar for a new franchise had received strong responses from Shekhar Kapur and Sonam K Ahuja. READ: Pooja Bhatt Opens Up About 'drawing The Laxman Rekha In More Ways Than One' Read Details The T-Series chief was quoted as saying that his family's productions were big hits in that era and it was a great responsibility for him to take forward his father Gulshan Kumar’s legacy. Here’s the postīhushan Kumar on Friday had announced that he had plans to take forward Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, and Aashiqui, which has already been recreated once. The Zakhm star agreed to the point and posted that it was definitely not a great idea without the director Mahesh Bhatt. READ: This Day That Year: Rangoli Chandel's Spat With Pooja Bhatt, 'Kalank' Gets Mixed Reviews A Twitter user wrote that the romantic film, also starring Aamir Khan, defined childhood for many of the 90's kids, and that their ‘ dil sach mein nahi maanta’ (hearts did not agree) for the film to be touched for any remake, reboot or sequel without the lead pair and Anupam Kher. The lead actress of the film, Pooja Bhatt did not seem too pleased with the idea, if her reaction to a netizen has anything to go by.

And with plans afoot to take Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin forward, it seems similar reactions could be on the cards. Recently, the news of Anil Kapoor’s Mr India being recreated into a franchise had created a row, not just among fans, but also among celebrities with director Shekhar Kapur and Sonam K Ahuja reacting to it. READ: 'Aashiqui 3' And 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi' Great Franchises To Take Ahead: Bhushan Kumar However, when a much-loved film is adapted, fans and even those associated with the original often express their disapproval. Be it a South film remake Kabir Singh turning out to be a blockbuster, a remake of yesteryear classic Pati Patni Aur Woh tasting success or Hollywood classic Forrest Gump being adapted by Aamir Khan - adaptations have been common in the film industry. Remakes have been a constant feature of Bollywood films.
