15 Years of Love Aaj Kal: It is the film that redefined modern love stories in Bollywood, and celebrates its 15th anniversary today. On the occasion, we throwback to the time Imtiaz Ali, known for his unique storytelling and memorable characters, spoke fondly of his decision to cast Deepika Padukone as Meera.

The director said, "Deepika was the perfect choice for Meera, the female lead of `Love Aaj Kal`, as she has a unique sense of silence in her”.