SRK, Kajol's DDLJ Statue Unveiling In London POSTPONED As India-Pak Tensions Rise
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The unveiling of SRK and Kajol's bronze statue at London's Leicester Square, commemorating 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, has been postponed due to India-Pak tensions.
To commemorate 30 years of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the makers planned to unveil a bronze statue of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol at Leicester Square in London. The pre-anniversary celebrations were scheduled for sometime later this week. However, News18 Showsha has learnt that the event has been postponed in the wake of the increasing tensions between India and Pakistan after the horrifying terror attack in Pahalgam in April.
We have learnt that the statue unveiling event has been postponed to a later date, after the country's tense situation eases. An industry source quoted us saying, 'In keeping with the current situation and to express solidarity with the nation and its brave army, DDLJ statue launch has been postponed to a later time and date."
The DDLJ statue will join the iconic Scenes in the Square movie trail, according to a statement by the Heart of London Business Alliance. The statue will be installed on the eastern terrace outside the Odeon cinema, capturing the film's iconic pose. The statue will stand tall alongside beloved cinematic figures such as Harry Potter, Laurel & Hardy, Bugs Bunny, Gene Kelly from Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, Mr Bean, Paddington, and DC superheroes Batman and Wonder Woman. It was scheduled for spring this year, ahead of the film's 30th anniversary on October 20, 2025.
'The statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood and a celebration of London's rich diversity. We're in no doubt it will attract fans from all around the world to Leicester Square, the home of film and entertainment," Mark Williams, deputy chief executive at the Heart of London Business Alliance had shared in a statement.
Backed by Yash Raj Films and directed by Aditya Chopra, 1995 film DDLJ also stars Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Pooja Ruparel and Mandira Bedi.
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