"Dil Chahta Hai" - The story of three friends Akash, played by Aamir Khan, Sameer, played by Saif Ali Khan, and Sidharth, played by Akshaye Khanna. Just out of college, they have different view points about love. Sidharth loves a divorcee, played by Dimple Kapadia. Sameer, who constantly keeps falling in and out of love, finally settles for a girl, played by Sonali Kulkarni, chosen by his parents. Akash, who does not believe in love, goes to Australia to handle his father’s business. He meets Shalini, played by Preity Zinta, who is betrothed to another man and they become friends. Their friendship soon turns into love and Akash has to accept the inevitable. Director Farhan Akhtar's (son of lyricist Javed Akhtar and scriptwriter Honey Irani) debut attempt is an entertaining tale with a different perspective on the friendship angle. Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy have come up with a winning score.
