farhan akhtar dil chahta hai be a groundbreaking film . why . re read the title . it realistically portray the life of indian upper class youth and show the urban and very modern india in the most precise way through the story of three close friend and their experience . the character be real and very easy to relate to and the dialogue be simple and genuine and the proceeding be dramatic yet realistic and and the film be extremely interesting and entertain . the film be emotional and but never go over the top . farhan akhtar make an impressive directorial debut . his excellent direction be aid by extraordinary music and brilliant cinematography and effective editing and fantastic city location and a very good performance by the ensemble cast . aamir khan and though seem to be miscast in the role of the completely cynical womaniser akash and demonstrate a very fine versatility in this role and successfully show the gradual growth of his character with depth and humour . saif ali khan and in his best performance up until that point and be just brilliant a the insecure and very kindhearted sameer . he display confusion and fear with great conviction and a fantastic pinch of comedy . akshaye khanna be outstanding in this wonderful dramatic role of a serious and gentle guy who fall for a woman much ahead of his age . preity zinta be marvelous a shalini and skillfully sensitise her character . she act with restraint and and her feeling be perfectly understood thanks to her expressive eye . dimple kapadia add another accomplished performance to her vast repertoire . sonali kulkarni real talent be waste and though she do try to do the best of what she be give . overall and dil chahta hai be a remarkable picture about life and and it should provide a great deal of quality entertainment to each and every viewer and whoever and wherever he be .