: Rahul's best friend and lead dancer who secretly loves him, embodying the belief that "love is friendship".

: 8 wins from 11 nominations, including Best Film, Best Actor (Khan), and Best Actress (Dixit). Exclusive Trivia & Lesser-Known Facts

"Dil To Pagal Hai" was one of the first major Bollywood films to be intrinsically based on dance. Choreographer , known for his contemporary style, was brought on board. He initially had reservations, feeling his style was "too western for Bollywood," but it was Yash Chopra's faith that gave him the confidence. The result was a revolutionary and fresh approach to dance that became a huge talking point, especially the legendary dance-off scene between Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, which the actresses recall shooting with much laughter and camaraderie.

: The film was originally titled Thevar and later Maine To Mohabbat Kar Li before the final title was chosen.

Noted for her grace and mesmerizing dance sequences, particularly her "dance-off" with Karisma. Akshay Kumar (Ajay):