As Dil Chahta Hai clocks 25 years, the iconic film’s cast reunited to celebrate its enduring success and recall fond memories from the shoot. Among the anecdotes shared was Aamir Khan’s revelation that Akshaye Khanna slapped him 17 times for a crucial scene, leaving his face swollen on one side.

When Akshaye slapped Aamir 17 times

During a conversation with We Are Yuvaa, the cast recalled fond memories from the shoot days. Aamir Khan revealed how Akshaye Khanna slapped him 17 times for a crucial scene in the film. Saif Ali Khan asked, "Was it a real slap?"