Saif initially refused to star in Dil Chahta Hai

‘Dil Chahta Hai’, directed by Farhan Akhtar, holds a special place in Bollywood, elevating Saif Ali Khan’s career. Initially hesitant due to his role’s length, Khan joined the film after persuasion. He later appreciated the impact of his character, Sameer, and embraced the film’s success, experiencing a paradigm shift in filmmaking with live sound recording.