Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
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Dil Chahta Hai is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
What the audience says
Dil Chahta Hai is a solid, watchable Hindi film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.9/10 on TMDB across 356 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack.
Should you spend 3h 3m on it?
3h 3m of Hindi drama, leaning romance. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 356 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 3m — long |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Farhan Akhtar
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 11 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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