Aamir Khan tested Farhan Akhtar’s resolve for 8 months before doing Dil Chahta Hai; Saif Ali Khan walked out 10 days before shoot  The Indian Express Tue, 11th November 2025

Farhan Akhtar Recalls Convincing Saif Ali Khan for Dil Chahta Hai: "Ten Days Before The Shoot..." | Filmfare.com  Filmfare Tue, 11th November 2025

Farhan Akhtar spills on his Dil Chahta Hai debut, and what he wished he knew at 25: ‘I’d tell myself to…’ | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times Wed, 8th October 2025

Aamir Khan had two conditions before signing Dil Chahta Hai, reveals Farhan Akhtar  Bollywood Hungama Fri, 9th May 2025

Farhan Akhtar Waited 8 Months For Aamir Khan, Then Read Dil Chahta Hai Script Through Video Doorbell  News18 Tue, 11th November 2025

Farhan Akhtar reveals Aamir Khan demanded to play role offered to Akshaye Khanna in Dil Chahta Hai: 'I do  Times of India Fri, 9th May 2025