Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar & Shankar Mahadevan perform Dil Chahta Hai title track at Javed Akhtar’s 80th birthday bash – Watch

Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, and Shankar Mahadevan brought a wave of nostalgia to fans by performing the title track of their iconic 2001 film Dil Chahta Hai. It was at the 80th birthday celebration of lyricist Javed Akhtar. This heartfelt tribute was shared widely on social media, with several videos and photos showcasing the trio’s performance.

Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar & Shankar Mahadevan perform Dil Chahta Hai’s title track

An X user posted a short clip of the three artists singing in a beautiful garden setting. the post read “Shankar Mahadevan, Farhan Akhtar and megastar #AamirKhan singing Dil Chahta Hai at Javed Akhtar sahab’s birthday party.” Javed Akhtar celebrated this milestone birthday on Friday.

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During the event, Shankar donned a stylish blue kurta with matching trousers. Aamir sported a blue kurta paired with black pants. Farhan opted for a printed beige kurta and pants. The trio was seen enjoying the music, with Shankar encouraging the audience to join in the fun.

Fans react to this TRIO’s amusing performance

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the performance. One fan remarked, “This is sheer nostalgia,” while another commented, “Aamir looks so cute and younger.” A third fan praised Aamir’s singing, stating, “Wow, so cute. Who says he is not good at singing?” The performance struck a chord with many, with comments like, “The great cult film,” highlighting the film’s lasting impact.

About Dil Chahta Hai

Dil Chahta Hai, released in 2001, is a comedy-drama film that marked Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani under the Excel Entertainment banner, the film featured a talented cast. It included Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Sonali Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia. The music for the film was composed by the celebrated trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy.

Farhan – Aamir’s upcoming projects

Looking ahead, Farhan Akhtar will star in 120 Bahadur. It is a film set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China war, scheduled for release on November 21, 2025. This film pays tribute to Major Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment. It is inspired by the legendary Battle of Rezang La. Farhan will portray the role of Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC.

Aamir Khan is set to appear in Sitaare Zameen Par. Also starring are Darshal Safary and Genelia Deshmukh, which is also scheduled for release in 2025. Additionally, he is backing Rajkumar Santoshi’s film Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol.

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