25 Years Of Dil Chahta Hai: Sonali Kulkarni Reveals How A Chance Encounter With Zoya Akhtar Landed Her The Role - FPJ Exclusive
Dil Chahta Hai, which completed 25 years on Tuesday, continues to hold a special place in Hindi cinema. Farhan Akhtar ’s directorial debut not only captured the changing aspirations and relationships of urban India but also introduced a new storytelling language that felt fresh, contemporary and different from what audiences were used to at the time. For actress Sonali Kulkarni , who was part of…
25 years ago, Dil Chahta Hai made its mark on Hindi cinema and continues to do so. Farhan Akhtar’s debut film showcased the aspirations and relationships of urban India, introducing a fresh storytelling style. Sonali Kulkarni, a key actress in the film, recounted how her role came about in an almost serendipitous manner. While she was having a photoshoot, someone dropped her pictures, and Zoya Akhtar, who had seen her earlier films at international festivals, noticed her modern look in the photos.
Intrigued, Zoya reached out for an audition, leading to Sonali’s casting. The actress spoke fondly of the youthful energy and discipline on set, emphasizing the meticulous preparation that went into the film, including saved call sheets and scenes given the day before. Sonali highlighted the film’s fresh and contemporary elements, particularly the music, cinematography, and performances, which resonated with the modern urban audience.
Twenty-five years later, Dil Chahta Hai remains influential, not just as a film for its generation, but as one that shaped the cinematic landscape.
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