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Dil Chahta Hai

2001·Movie·U·183 min·6.9(341)

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About Dil Chahta Hai

Dil Chahta Hai is a 2001 Hindi-language drama and romance film directed by Farhan Akhtar. The cast is led by Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Saif Ali Khan. It has a runtime of 3h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Mometu.

Dil Chahta Hai was produced by Excel Entertainment and made in India. It was released on July 24, 2001, and carries a U certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Farhan Akhtar
Writers
Farhan Akhtar, Kassim Jagmagia
Release date
July 24, 2001
Original language
Hindi
Age rating
U
Status
Released
Country
India
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
Excel Entertainment
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Dil Chahta Hai cast & crew

Dil Chahta Hai was directed by Farhan Akhtar and written by Farhan Akhtar and Kassim Jagmagia.

The cast features 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, and Sonali Kulkarni as Pooja.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shankar Mahadevan, cinematography is by Ravi K. Chandran, and it was produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.

Is Dil Chahta Hai worth watching?

Dil Chahta Hai holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 341 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 3h 3m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Dil Chahta Hai is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dil Chahta Hai

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Cast of Dil Chahta Hai

Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan

Akash Malhotra

Akshaye Khanna

Akshaye Khanna

Siddharth "Sid" Sinha

Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan

Sameer Mulchandani

Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta

Shalini

Dimple Kapadia

Dimple Kapadia

Tara Jaiswal

Sonali Kulkarni

Sonali Kulkarni

Pooja

Ayub Khan

Ayub Khan

Rohit

Rajat Kapoor

Rajat Kapoor

Mahesh

Samantha Tremayne

Samantha Tremayne

Deepa

Suchitra Pillai

Suchitra Pillai

Priya

Suhasini Mulay

Suhasini Mulay

Sid's Mother

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Bomi Doctor

Sameer's Father

Dil Chahta Hai — FAQs

Where can I watch Dil Chahta Hai in United States?

Dil Chahta Hai is streaming on Mometu in United States.

Is Dil Chahta Hai on Mometu?

Yes — Dil Chahta Hai is currently available on Mometu in United States.

What language is Dil Chahta Hai in?

Dil Chahta Hai is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dil Chahta Hai?

Dil Chahta Hai runs 3 hours 3 minutes (183 minutes).

What is Dil Chahta Hai rated?

Dil Chahta Hai is rated U. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 341 ratings.

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