Indian actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar approaches his 50th birthday, and he reminisces about the film that launched his career as a filmmaker, ‘Dil Chahta Hai.’ Debuting in 2001 when Akhtar just turned 25, the movie revolutionized Bollywood’s portrayal of friendship, love, and youth. With a strong cast starring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna, the movie turned into an instant classic and continues to connect with audiences even decades later.