Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Saif Ali Khan have a Dil Chahta Hai reunion, fans wonder where is Akshaye Khanna

The cast of the iconic Hindi film Dil Chahta Hai reunited in Mumbai to celebrate the movie's 25th anniversary. While Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Farhan Akhtar attended, fans noted the absence of Akshaye Khanna and Preity Zinta.
Why it matters
The film is considered a landmark in Indian cinema, and public interest in its cast reunions highlights the enduring cultural impact of 2000s Bollywood.
Dil Chahta Hai completed 25 years on August 10 2026. Directed by Farhan Akhtar in his directorial debut, the film starred Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna, and continues to be regarded as one of Hindi cinema's most loved coming-of-age films. Even after all these years, it remains a favourite among audiences. (Also read: Saif Ali Khan says Farhan Akhtar was ‘born to direct’; recalls Dil Chahta Hai’s 105-day shoot: ‘There was no tension’)Dil Chahta Hai reunionOn Friday, the cast of the film gathered under one roof after many years to celebrate the film at an event in Mumbai. The paparazzi shared videos of Saif, Aamir and Farhan posing at the event. Dimple Kapadia, who played a pivotal part in the film, was also present. Co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani also clicked pictures alongside the cast. The only prominent part of the cast who was missing was Akshaye Khanna.
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