Kajol celebrates 30 years of DDLJ, reveals what she would change about her character ‘Simran’, says ‘Mujhe koi…’
In the ever-evolving world of cinema, many films come and go, but there are a few timeless films that create a magic that remains unmatched. One such example of this is a film that has redefined romance in Indian cinema, and even after 3 decades of its release, its magic refuses to fade. The film that we are talking about is none other than Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. From mustard fields to Maratha Mandir, the Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer continues to hold an unshakable place in the hearts of generations. As the film celebrates 30 glorious years, Kajol went down the memory lane at its legacy, the audience’s love, and what Simran means to her today.
DDLJ’s Timeless Story
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, also fondly called DDLJ, is one of the most loved romantic films of all time. Its uninterrupted theatrical run at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir has become nothing short of legendary. Speaking on that, Kajol said, “If it is running in Maratha Mandir till today, and God willing, it will continue to, it is because of everybody making it a part of their life. Thank you so much to every fan out there. Every person who has gone and watched it and made it so much a part of their lives and has made us, through that, a part of your life.”
Kajol on DDLJ’s Legacy
The actress admits that the team behind DDLJ never imagined the kind of cultural impact it would have. She said, “We never thought hum ye legacy banake chodenge when we made this film. We just thought we were making a good film, and I am humbled by the fact that these many people and fans have made it so much bigger. They even continue to make it bigger than anything will ever be, almost in the sense that they’ve made it a tradition.”
Speaking about its emotional influence, Kajol said, “I have had people come up to me and say, ‘We fell in love while watching DDLJ and when we had kids, we made them sit and watch it with us because we wanted to share that experience with them.’ So, now they have given it to their kids like a part of their parents’ love story. They’ve integrated it into their lives. That’s not something I can take credit for and say that ye meri wajah se hua hai, not at all.”
Kajol on Her Character ‘Simran’
When asked if she’d change anything about her iconic character Simran, Kajol said, “Main kuchh nahin change karun usme ya uske liye. Mujhe koi zarurat hi nahin.”
She said, “The film was made 30 years ago, and it was correct for that time and space. The thought process behind all of it was right for then. Yes, today, if you take it in the current scenario, it would be a completely different story I’m sure. But for that time and space, I think DDLJ would not be what it is if you changed anything in it.”
Even after 30 years, DDLJ isn’t just a movie; it’s a film that redefined romance. As Kajol beautifully puts it, “It’s not pride that comes into me at all. I am truly humbled by it.”
Story Highlights:
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge completes 30 glorious years; the Shah Rukh Khan–Kajol starrer continues its iconic run at Maratha Mandir.
- Kajol says, “It’s not pride that comes into me at all. I am truly humbled by it.”
- The actress reveals she wouldn’t change anything about Simran: “Main kuchh nahin change karun usme ya uske liye. Mujhe koi zarurat hi nahin.”
- Kajol recalls fans telling her they “fell in love while watching DDLJ” and have made it a generational love story shared with their kids.
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