As Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai marks 25 years, its portrayal of Siddharth's love for Tara, a divorced middle-aged woman, stands out as ahead of its time. The film challenged age-appropriate norms, reflecting Akhtar's own marriage to a woman seven years his senior. Siddharth's unapologetic love, despite societal opposition, remains a resonant theme.
Dil Chahta Hai's Real Plot: Akshaye Khanna-Dimple Kapadia's 'Forbidden Love'
Source: NDTV