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Farhan Akhtar revisited Goa’s iconic Chapora Fort, a location that gained prominence after getting featured in his directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. The coming-of-age tale, starring Aamir Khan as Akash, Saif Ali Khan as Sameer, and Akshaye Khanna as Sid, marked a crucial turning point in Hindi cinema and was also considered ahead of its time.
Farhan shared his picture from Chapora Fort and wrote, “First time back at Chapora Fort since we filmed Akash, Sid and Sameer talking about life. That was 23 years ago. A lot has changed but the warm, sea-salt infused Goan air remains the same. Some places are just magical. ♥️.”
Many celebrities commented on Farhan’s Instagram post. His wife Shibani Akhtar wrote, “2 of my favourite people in one magical frame❤️.” Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor wrote, “Somethings are forever ❤️.” Karan Tacker wrote, “This film, this scene ♥️.”
Fans of the film could not believe that 23 years had passed since the film’s release and demanded a sequel in the comments section. One fan wrote, “High time, Akash, Sid and Sameer should be back with their current age lives. We learnt so much from your movies.” Another fan wrote, “Then I guess it’s time to make a sequel of the movie farhan akthar sir.”
Dil Chahta Hai garnered extensive critical acclaim and emerged as a blockbuster. The film displayed a quality that transcended its era. It captured the aspirations, dreams, and challenges of youngsters of a nation undergoing transformation. The film secured two awards at the 49th National Film Awards, including the esteemed title of Best Feature Film in Hindi.
On the professional front, Farhan has announced his next two directorial projects, Jee Le Zaraa and Don 3. Jee Le Zaraa will star Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles, while Don 3 will feature Ranveer Singh. Farhan was last seen in front of the camera in the Disney+ series Ms Marvel.
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