‘It’s tragic that no one has cast me alongside Madhavan again’: Dia Mirza on 25 years of RHTDM

Twenty-five years ago, Dia Mirza made her debut on the big screen as Reena Malhotra in Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2001 romantic film, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. This Hindi adaptation of Menon's 2001 Tamil hit Minnale starred Madhavan, who debuted in Bollywood alongside her. However, Mirza reveals that it wasn't their first collaboration.

She had previously signed Om Jai Jagdish, directed by Anupam Kher, and Deewaanapan, directed by Ashu Trikha. Both films preceded Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. Despite the demanding schedule, Mirza appreciated the support from Vashu Bhagnani, the film's producer, who even helped her settle into her new home in Mumbai. She acknowledges that the film is often misunderstood for glorifying stalking but maintains that the story's timelessness and the characters' deep love and passion are what make it special.

Despite the lack of subsequent collaborations with Madhavan, Mirza expresses her desire to work with him again, believing that their combined talents could create a compelling love story.