The romantic action drama ‘Hamara Dil AK Pass Hai’, directed by Satish Kaushik, completed 25 years on 24 August. Marking the occasion, the film’s lead actor Anil Kapoor shared memories from the film, including Aishwarya Rai how to become part of the film despite the early dub and final-minute concerns.

Posting a Pictures collage with Aishwarya Rai And Satish Kaushik, Anil wrote a heartfelt note, “Looking at ‘Hamari Dil Aapke Hai’, because this 25 years is over, my heart is filled with memories of my most beloved friend Satish Kaushik. I still remember that Aishwarya had become a part of this special journey. Reservation, but once Satish looked at him, he was confident.

She further recalled how Aishwarya moved away from the project just before the shooting began. “The irony is that just before the shooting begins, Aishwarya had some concerns and almost got away. Satish and I went to her house, had a heartfelt conversation, and thankfully she decided to stay on the board. And I am happy to do so, because she did this, because her performance was unprecedented and the film was unprecedented and the film became a superhit, loved both of them, loving me for memories.

Was released in 2000, The film also starred Sonali Bendre, Puru Raj Kumar, Mukesh Rishi, Anupam Kher.And Johnny Lever. The story followed Preeti (Aishwarya Rai), a woman destroyed after sexual harassment, who finds power and dignity through Avinash (Anil Kapoor), a kind person who supports her against social prejudice.

On the work front, Aishwarya Rai was last seen in Mani Ratnam’s epic ‘Ponyin Selvan II’, which earned more than Rs 344 crore worldwide. She is yet to announce her next project. Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor will appear in ‘Alpha’, part of the spy universe of YRF, Alia Bhatt, Sharavari and Bobby Deol. The film is scheduled for release on 25 December.