10 years of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Aishwarya Rai was the only choice

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (who played the poet Saba) was Karan Johar’s first and only choice for the role.

Personal inspiration

RK`s character, Ayan, is partially based on KJo’s real-life experiences with one-sided love. He shared making the film helped him process his own heartbreak.

SRK’s last-minute cameo

SRK’s extended cameo happened unexpectedly because Saif was originally slated for the role but got injured. SRK stepped in, marking a reunion with KJo.

Quick script & title change

KJo wrote the entire script in just 30 days. The film was originally titled `Ae Dil`, but the name was expanded after the massive popularity of the title track.

Title suggestion

Veteran filmmaker Aditya Chopra suggested the final title, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, feeling it best captured the film`s core theme of painful, one-sided love.

Fast shooting schedule

The entire movie was filmed across a 55-day schedule in multiple international locations, including London, Paris, and Vienna.

Second time partnering

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil marked the second time Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma starred together on screen, following their earlier collaboration in Bombay Velvet.