Mumbai (Maharashtra):
Actress Preity Zinta reminisces while shooting the song Jaane Kyun Log Pyar Karte Hain by sharing an old picture from the iconic film Dil Chahta Hai.
Written and directed by Farhan Akhtar, this Bollywood comedy-drama stars Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles. Released in 2001, the film became a cult classic.
Sharing a funny anecdote, Preity Zinta recalled shooting the popular song in Sydney, Australia. The Kal Ho Na Ho actress revealed that she had skipped breakfast due to her busy shooting schedule.
“Like all shoots, we had to hurry up and finish within a certain time frame, so everyone was focused on finishing as quickly as possible. Of course, I didn’t have breakfast that morning, so I was only able to get by with food.” Could think about!” she wrote.
Preeti said, “Once the shooting was over, I was asked to pose for some pictures/photographs. I made a face and said, ‘I’m starving. Can we do it later?’ Someone replied, ‘Just take a second, just look at the camera and think of a delicious chocolate croissant.’ And that’s exactly what I did when this photo was taken.”
The photo, which highlights Preity’s signature dimples, shows her smiling at the camera. She captioned it, “This photo always reminds me to enjoy and appreciate the little things that bring us great joy. Tell me, why do you smile like that? I’d love to know.”
Dil Chahta Hai was praised for its compelling story, strong performances and memorable music. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Shot primarily in urban locations in Australia and Mumbai, the film appealed more to urban audiences than to rural audiences. It explores the journey of three best friends as they face the challenges of love, friendship, and life after graduation.
Preity Zinta is all set to return to the big screen after six years with Lahore 1947, where she will share screen space with Sunny Deol.
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