Dil Chahta Hai (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, Dil Chahta Hai is a drama and romance film directed by Farhan Akhtar, running about 183 minutes. “Welcome To A Summer Of Their Lives You Will Never Forget” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.
Who’s in it. Dil Chahta Hai stars Aamir Khan as Akash, Saif Ali Khan as Sameer, Akshaye Khanna as Sidhartha and Preity Zinta as Shalini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dil Chahta Hai has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dil Chahta Hai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dil Chahta Hai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dil Chahta Hai (2001)?
- In US, Dil Chahta Hai is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dil Chahta Hai worth watching?
- Dil Chahta Hai holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dil Chahta Hai?
- Dil Chahta Hai stars Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta and Sonali Kulkarni.
- When was Dil Chahta Hai released?
- Dil Chahta Hai was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.