Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Aditya Chopra Nominated for UK Stage Debut Award
Imagine a famous Bollywood movie, 'DDLJ,' became a play!
The person who made the movie, Aditya Chopra, also directed this play.
It's called 'Come Fall in Love.'
This play is now up for an award in the UK, called the Stage Debut Awards.
The play is about a girl named Simran who falls in love with Roger.
The awards are for people just starting out or making a big debut in theater.
The awards will be announced in London in September.
This play, which had 18 English songs, was a big hit in Manchester!
Aditya Chopra, the filmmaker, has been nominated for a UK Stage Debut Award.
The nomination is for his musical 'Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical'.
The musical is based on the 1995 film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ).
The UK premiere of the stage production was in May at Manchester's Opera House.
The awards ceremony will be held in London on September 28, 2025.
- Who
- Aditya Chopra, the filmmaker, is nominated for the award.
- What
- Aditya Chopra has been nominated for a UK Stage Debut Award for 'Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical'.
- When
- The awards will be announced September 28, 2025.
- Where
- The awards are being held in London. The musical debuted in Manchester's Opera House.
- Why
- The Stage Debut Awards highlight breakthrough talent in theater.
- Nominee
- Aditya Chopra
- Musical Title
- 'Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical'
- Original Film
- 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ)
- Premiere Location
- Manchester's Opera House
- Award
- UK Stage Debut Award
- Lead Actors
- Jena Pandya and Ashley Day