Archive · 6 Dec 2025
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol Celebrate DDLJ's 30th Anniversary in London
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol went to London to celebrate 30 years of their famous movie Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ).
They unveiled a bronze statue of their characters Raj and Simran in Leicester Square, where many scenes of the movie were filmed.
Fans were very excited and came in large numbers despite the rain.
Shah Rukh and Kajol joked around and gave marriage advice, saying you should have romance and sing songs.
They also talked about how the movie has had a big impact on Indian cinema and how London has been a special place for Bollywood.
The statue is the first permanent tribute to an Indian film in London, showing how much the movie means to people worldwide.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol celebrated the 30th anniversary of DDLJ in London with a statue unveiling.
The bronze statue of Raj and Simran was placed in Leicester Square, making DDLJ the first Indian film honored with a permanent statue on the Scenes in the Square trail.
Fans gathered in large numbers despite heavy rain, showing their enthusiasm and love for the film.
Shah Rukh and Kajol joked and gave marriage advice, emphasizing romance and singing songs.
They highlighted the global impact of DDLJ and the significant role of the UK audience in Indian cinema's growth.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, fans, The Heart of London Business Alliance
- What
- Celebration of the 30th anniversary of DDLJ with a statue unveiling
- When
- This week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Leicester Square, London
- Why
- To honor the cultural impact and lasting legacy of DDLJ
- Event
- 30th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)
- Location
- Leicester Square, London
- Statue Details
- Bronze statue of Raj and Simran in Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna pose
- Significance
- First Indian film honored with a permanent statue on Scenes in the Square trail
- Fans' Reaction
- Large turnout despite heavy rain, enthusiastic cheering and photo-taking
- SRK's Comment
- Feels like having a life-size doll, jokes about looking handsome
- Kajol's Comment
- Feels amazing and a little unbelievable
- Marriage Advice
- Romance, singing songs, and watching DDLJ
- Global Impact
- UK audience played a big role in Indian cinema's global growth
- Bollywood's Changes
- Post-pandemic shift to streaming, competition for audience attention
Sources
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