Shilpa Shetty Kundra Reflects on Iconic 'Dhadkan' Role 25 Years Later

In August 2025, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra reminisced about her role as Anjali in the 1990s romantic drama Dhadkan, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this month. Directed by Dharmesh Darshan, the film also starred Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty.

Shetty Kundra revealed that the film's fashion and styling were a collaborative effort between Darshan's vision and designer Manish Malhotra. "It was an amalgamation of Dharmeshji's vision and meeting Manish Malhotra's fashion sensibilities," she explained. The team meticulously crafted Anjali's look, from the chignon hairstyle to the draping of her sarees.

Interestingly, the film had a lengthy production timeline, with some scenes shot years apart. "The bit with Akshay in Dil Ne Yeh Kaha Hain Dil Se was shot in Switzerland. The shot where Suniel emerges, and I am running towards him in slow motion imagining that he is there -- that was shot after four years. And again, the shot where I meet Akshay back again in the fields against a yellow backdrop was shot after two years," Shetty Kundra recalled.

Despite the challenges, Dhadkan went on to become a beloved classic, remembered for its romance, music, and the lead actors' performances.