Dil Chahta Hai put its debutant director Farhan Akhtar on Bollywood's map.

A racy and imaginative story of three friends who discover love in all its odd ways forms the crux of the film.

Groovy music, a new texture, a cheeky n' chic Aamir supported by Saif Ali and Akshaye led to the success.

A big winner in the metros and the overseas cicuit, Dil Chahta Hai was a great effort.