How can anyone forget Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s evergreen classic ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ movie??? It is one of the favourite movie for all those who loved movies in 90s right! Well, as the movie clocked 30 years this year, both the lead actors SRK and Kajol unveiled a special bronze statue of the lead characters of the movie Raj and Simran in London on Friday.
Well, the gala event also witnessed too much cold and rain… But Kajol and SRK unveiled the statue holding the umbrellas and captivated the audience across the UK with their charm. As usual, Kajol looked amazing and beautiful in the mint green saree while SRK made us go aww with his statement black suit.
This DDLJ bronze statue is the first ever dedicated statue to an Indian movie in Leicester Square, London. It joined the list of iconic characters from historic films including Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Paddington, and Singin’ in the Rain, as well as heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman.
Shah Rukh Khan also took to his Twitter and expressed his happiness by penning a heartfelt note…
After recreating the signature pose from the DDLJ movie, Shah Rukh and Kajol also addressed the audience…
Shah Rukh Khan doled out, “DDLJ was made with a pure heart. We wanted to tell a story about love – how it can bridge barriers and how the world would be a better place if it had a lot more love in it – and I think this is why DDLJ has had a lasting impact for over 30 years now! Personally, DDLJ is part of my identity, and it is humbling to see the film, and Kajol and me, receiving so much love since it was released. I am thankful to the people of the United Kingdom and the Heart of London Business Alliance for celebrating DDLJ and immortalising us with such a gesture. Seeing DDLJ become the first Indian film to be honoured in the iconic Scenes in the Square trail is an emotional moment and has brought back so many memories. I feel immense pride knowing the film has been embraced around the world, and I want to share this moment with the entire cast and crew of DDLJ, my friend and director Aditya Chopra, and the Yash Raj Films family. This is a moment I will never forget!”
On the other hand, Kajol, said, “It’s incredible to see Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge continue to receive so much love, even 30 years later. Watching the statue being unveiled in London felt like reliving a piece of our history – a story that has truly travelled across generations. Seeing it find its rightful place in Leicester Square, a location of such enormous significance to DDLJ, makes this moment even more special. For the film to be honoured in this way in the UK – the first Indian film to receive such recognition – is something that will forever stay in the hearts and minds of all DDLJ fans across the world. I’m grateful to everyone who continues to keep our film in their hearts after all these years”.
On this special occasion, let us once again watch the classic DDLJ with our buddies… What say???
