Dil Chahta Hai changed the way we perceived Bollywood movies and in many ways how we made them. Before Farhan Akhtar introduced us to the emotional undertone of characters, colloquial dialogues, and a youth centric theme that doesn’t flare passion, all Bollywood films had used an outdated sketch of youth, without realistic upgrades. Dil Chahta Hai gave the contemporary Indian youth an identity, and looked at friendship and desires with a much more mature outlook. Seventeen years later, it is still the coolest Bollywood film and gives us relatable, at times envious, friendship goals.
Director – Farhan Akhtar
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Frank Raj is the author of Desh Aur Diaspora. For 25 years, he was the Editor & Publisher of The International Indian magazine, Dubai. Earlier, Frank studied journalism in the U.S.A., and has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University, U.K., He is working on his first novel, The Last Religion as well as on a nonfiction book, The Sinner’s Bible and on 101 Poems For The Spiritual Traveller. Frank and his wife Christine now live in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. A former columnist for The Washington Times Communities online. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Please email Frank at frankraj08@gmail.com
