Overview
- Farhan Akhtar commemorated the film’s silver jubilee on Monday by posting a nostalgic Instagram message thanking audiences for keeping Dil Chahta Hai relevant.
- Farhan and producer Ritesh Sidhwani announced Excel Origins on social media as a programme to identify and back directors and writers under 30 with resources and creative freedom.
- In recent interviews Farhan pictured the three friends meeting in old age and several cast members revisited memories, with Sonali Kulkarni describing a chance casting moment with Zoya Akhtar.
- Critics and crew members across anniversary pieces credited the film’s music by Shankar‑Ehsaan‑Loy, Ravi K. Chandran’s cinematography and contemporary production design for its lasting appeal.
- Celebrated for reshaping Hindi cinema’s take on urban youth and friendship and a National Film Award winner, the film’s 25th year now ties its cultural influence to a concrete pipeline for new storytellers.