Saif Ali Khan's 'Dil Chahta Hai': Facts and interesting trivia about the film

Dil Chahta Hai is among most popular movies of all time. film stars Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshaye Khanna in le roles and tells story of three friends and ir struggles with ir relationships. movie was released in 2001. Did you kw that film won  National Award for best film? It was also first film directed by Farhan Akhtar. Take a look at movie's trivia.

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• This movie marks Aamir Khan's second major hit in a row after his critically acclaimed film Lagaan which was released in 2001.
• Farhan Akhtar also offered a primary role to Shah Rukh Khan. But Shah Rukh refused offer.
• Saif Ali Khan refused to do film but was persued by Dimple Kapia to take project. 
• This movie also jump-started Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna’s careers in film industry. 
• Certain parts from film were inspired by Shakespeare's Much o About thing. 
• look and style of trio from movie became very popular.
• woman who Akshaye meets at end resembles Dimple. This was done deliberately. 
• This film also won National Award for best film. 

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• Dil Chahta Hai finished filming within a period of 108 days and was shot at locations like Sydney, Bombay and Goa.
• lyrics are written by Javed Akhtar and all entire music scheme is composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy
• Shiney Ahuja almost played role of Siddharth.
• This is first movie which is both written and directed by Farhan Akhtar.
• This movie has achieved cult status.
• characters in film are shown to be upper-class with luxurious houses and designer clos.
• In 2016, Akhtar stated that he h plans regarding a sequel. 
• music of film was well-received. 
• song Woh Lki Hai Kahan essentially helped launch Shaan's career, it was also first hit of his career. 
• Isha Koppikar was initial choice for role of Pooja.