âœYou better call me Dimpleâ: Dimple Kapadiaâs rule for Farhan Akhtar on the sets of Dil Chahta Hai

In the realm of Bollywood, where respect and hierarchy often dictate interactions, a light-hearted yet telling anecdote from the sets of Dil Chahta Hai reveals how veteran actress Dimple Kapadia navigated these dynamics. During the film’s production, she made it clear to first-time director Farhan Akhtar that she preferred being called by her first name, steering clear of the traditional honorifics that might create unnecessary formality. At the WAVES 2025 Summit, Farhan Akhtar recou