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Chawla delivers a sharp, witty, and fiercely independent performance. Ria is presented as Ajay’s equal in every intellectual and professional capacity, breaking traditional Bollywood tropes of the passive heroine.

Although the film was declared a flop by Box Office India , it has seen a massive resurgence in popularity. Here’s why: A. Ahead of Its Time

Upon its release, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani clashed at the box office with the monumental debut of Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai . The audience of 2000, expecting a traditional romantic saga, was caught off guard by the film's cynical take on patriotism and the media.