In Indian cinema, there are some films that are rarely shown but accepted internationally, and Dil Chahta Hai is one of them. This film was directed by Farhan Akhtar, and Amir Khan was indeed a very powerful film that gave the generation friendship, love and youth. This feature movie is highly appreciated for the plot and the actors who starred in it. But did you know how it happened that the main part was played? Can you guess how Aamir Khan was chosen for the role? In Farhan Akhtar’s interview, Aamir Khan showed his enthusiasm to do the lead role in Dil Chahta Hai, which was first offered to Akshaye Khanna.
The Role Switch Of Amir Khan
Farhan Akhtar asked in the recent interview that he and Homi were thinking the identity of the female lead was going to be a much different story to shoot. First, Akshaye Khanna was selected to portray the character of Akash, cheerful and playful guy who can’t be tied down. However, when Aamir Khan came across the script he got interested in the main character Akash and wished to do the role.
Farhan Akhtar reminiscing about the shoot said that Aamir was very keen for the role of Akash and felt he could do a lot with the character, and it was evident from his energy he had for the project.” Now Akshaye being the wonderful actor that he was would not budge out of lead his character was written but seeing the energy that Aamir had for this role he gracefully stepped down for Aamir.
From the movie ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nal ToNaa, ’ Akshaye Khanna shifted to Siddharth.
Subsequently, Akshaye Khanna, who had left the position of lead character, was signed to play the character of Siddharth, the second protagonist, who is a very introverted artist by nature and very philosophical, quite opposite to Akash in this respect. This role was perfect for Akshaye, especially his portrayal of Siddharth, which gave good depth and emotions to the movie. Starring Akshaye Khanna in the role, the movie’s acting was appreciated, especially by the critics. Moreover, it turned out to be a very prominent work in the actor’s filmography.
It was a film by Amir Khan that helped to define a generation of people.
Dil Chahta Hai was not just merely a movie; it was a trend that well-preponed a generation. The melodious songs and tender arrangements captured young people and gave a new concept of friendship, love, and life. The sudden and strange concept of the movie, added with the star cast like Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta and Dimple Kapadia, made it possible to give the film a golden period of recognition.
When they fetch the news that Aamir Khan wanted the lead role in DCH, the legacy of this movie only enhances its popularity. It underlines the good teamwork and the good relationship which the actors had, which resulted in a final decision for the casting in the movie’s favor. In deciding about the cast change, Farhan Akhtar stated, “Changes were natural and were made based on promising enthusiasm I could see in the actors to portray the characters… Having looked back, it was perfect in every way…I am glad the way it was done.
Dil Chahta Hai is still popular and Aamir Khan acting as Akash adds to the films popularity to date. This and more makes this behind the scenes story a perfect dose to teach audiences the jolly good shows that come with actors who take their roles to heart and creative collaboration at work.
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