Hrithik and Abhishek were dream choices for Dil Chahta Hai

Farhan Akhtar made his directorial debut with the iconic film 'Dil Chahta Hai' in 2001, which redefined friendship in Hindi cinema. Initially, he envisioned a different cast and drew on personal heartbreak for the story. Saif Ali Khan almost left the project but was convinced to stay. Farhan’s recent acting film, '120 Bahadur', received critical acclaim.