Dil Chahta Hai Cast Reunites for 25th Anniversary in Mumbai

The cast and director of the landmark Bollywood film "Dil Chahta Hai" reunited in Mumbai on August 28, 2026, to celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary. The gathering marked a quarter-century since the release of the coming-of-age drama, which is widely regarded as a cult classic that redefined friendship and youth culture in Hindi cinema.

Lead actors Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan were present at the event, alongside director Farhan Akhtar and co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani. Actress Dimple Kapadia, who also starred in the film, attended the celebration. The reunion was organized to honor the film's silver jubilee milestone, having originally been released on August 10, 2001.

Notably absent from the Mumbai event was Akshaye Khanna, who played one of the three central friends in the film. Preity Zinta, another key member of the cast, was also not in attendance, with reports indicating she was in Paris. The absence of these two actors prompted questions from fans online.

The anniversary celebration coincided with the launch of a limited-edition apparel collection by H&M in collaboration with Excel Entertainment and Universal Music India. The collection draws inspiration from the film's...