Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was never just a film; the Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer became a cultural phenomenon in the 90s. It perfectly captured love, tradition, and family values for a changing India.
The Aditya Chopra directorial blended romance with travel, making it relatable across generations. Its memorable music, iconic dialogues, and picturesque European backdrop further added to its charm. DDLJ is a timeless classic that continues to influence Bollywood and remains deeply loved by movie buffs around the world. Proving its strong hold even today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently added it to a special post on romance films.
DDLJ Makes It To The Academy’s ‘Favourite Romance’ Picks
On Friday night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is behind the prestigious Oscar Awards, asked netizens, “What’s your favourite romance film that involves travel?”
The options included You, Me & Tuscany, The Holiday starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, Eat Pray Love featuring Julia Roberts, and India’s iconic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
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Obviously, the desi internet could not keep calm after the mention. Many took to the comments section to share scenes and stills from the film. Others talked about why nothing comes close to DDLJ for them.
“Film for me – DDLJ! Raj & Simran’s Europe adventures = peak love story,” wrote a fan. Another commented, “Wow… nothing compared to DDLJ.” An SRKian gushed, “The Shah Rukh Khan phenomenon spread all over!
Undoubtedly DDLJ.”
Notably, this isn’t the first time Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has recieved a shoutout from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Previously, they had shared a clip of the much-loved song Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna. Sharing the video, the handle had written, “Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol performing the classic song Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna from 1995’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.”
DDLJ Magic
Did you know? Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is the longest-running Bollywood film in Indian cinema history. Even after all these years, the film continues to run at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir Cinema every day.
In 2023, the makers of the film decided to re-release DDLJ across national cinema chains in India for Valentine’s Day. The evergreen classic received immense love from the audience, which welcomed it with open arms (SRK style). This proved that Raj and Simran’s love story, their innocence, and family values remain deeply etched in the memories of many movie buffs.