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India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
SRK, Kajol's DDLJ statue unveiling in London postponed amid growing India-Pakistan tensions
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 9 (ANI): Fans of the Bollywood classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, will have to wait a bit longer to see their favourite characters Raj and Simran immortalised in bronze at Leicester Square, London. According to the YRF's team, the statue unveiling, which was scheduled for spring this year to mark the iconic film's 30th anniversary, has now been postponed. The decision comes after rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in April. According to the Heart of London Business Alliance, the new statue will join Leicester Square's exciting 'Scenes in the Square' movie trail alongside other historic blockbusters. The bronze statue will depict Bollywood megastars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the iconic DDLJ pose. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, often abbreviated as DDLJ, was released in 1995. It is a romantic drama directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Chopra. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles and has become one of the most iconic and beloved Indian movies of all time. The film was shot in India, London, and Switzerland. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1995 and one of the most successful Indian films in history. The story revolves around Raj and Simran, two characters who meet and fall in love during a trip to Europe. However, there are cultural and familial barriers to their relationship, leading to a classic tale of love, tradition, and the importance of family values. (ANI)
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol's DDLJ Statue Inaugural Event Postponed Amid Growing India-Pakistan Tensions
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Fans of the Bollywood classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, will have to wait a bit longer to see their favourite characters Raj and Simran immortalised in bronze at Leicester Square, London. According to the YRF's team, the statue unveiling, which was scheduled for spring this year to mark the iconic film's 30th anniversary, has now been postponed. The decision comes after rising tensions between India and Pakistan, following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in April. According to the Heart of London Business Alliance, the new statue will join Leicester Square's exciting "Scenes in the Square" movie trail alongside other historic blockbusters. The bronze statue will depict Bollywood megastars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the iconic DDLJ pose. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, often abbreviated as DDLJ, was released in 1995. It is a romantic drama directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Chopra. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles and has become one of the most iconic and beloved Indian movies of all time. The film was shot in India, London, and Switzerland. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was the highest-grossing Indian film of 1995 and one of the most successful Indian films in history. The story revolves around Raj and Simran, two characters who meet and fall in love during a trip to Europe. However, there are cultural and familial barriers to their relationship, leading to a classic tale of love, tradition, and the importance of family values.
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan And Kajol's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Statue Gets Erected In London
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" will be honored with a statue in London's Leicester Square, celebrating the film's 30-year legacy. Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's 1995 blockbuster 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ) by Yash Raj Films is set to become the first ever statue honouring Indian cinema to be erected in London's Leicester Square. The bronze statue will showcase SRK and Kajol, in an iconic DDLJ pose. Set to be unveiled in Spring this year, the announcement spotlights how the film is loved by the over five million strong British South Asian community. On Wednesday, the Heart of London Business Alliance announced that Yash Raj Films' DDLJ statue will be joining the 'Scenes in the Square' movie trail in Leicester Square. This will mark the start of 30-year celebrations of the romantic film, which marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra. 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" follows two non-resident Indians, Raj and Simran, and their star-crossed love story across Europe and India, beginning on a train from King's Cross Station. The location couldn't be more fitting, with Leicester Square featuring in DDLJ in a scene when Raj and Simran first cross paths, albeit unbeknown to one another, before setting off on their European adventure. The scene features two of the square's cinemas prominently, with Raj seen in front of the Vue cinema, and Simran walking past the Odeon Leicester Square. The new statue will be positioned along the eastern terrace, outside the Odeon cinema, honouring this scene. Other London locations featured in the film include Horseguards Avenue, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and King's Cross Station. In the UK, the film's cultural significance remains, with a new musical based on DDLJ, Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical, set to start at the Manchester Opera House on May 29, 2025. DDLJ will be next to iconic film characters like Harry Potter, Laurel & Hardy, Bugs Bunny, Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, Mr. Bean, Paddington and DC Super-Heroes Batman and Wonder Woman. Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Executive at Heart of London Business Alliance, says: 'It's fantastic to have the opportunity to add to our trail Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who are such titans of international cinema." 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the most successful and important Bollywood films of all time, and we're excited by the prospect of bringing to the trail the first film that actually features Leicester Square as a location. 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." Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, added: 'When Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) was released 30 years ago, the film became a defining moment for Indian cinema and changed the face of the industry, capturing the hearts of everyone who saw it all over the globe. We're thrilled to be the first Indian film to be represented in 'Scenes in the Square'." 'It also marks 30 years of DDLJ, a film that has spread love and joy globally and shows the cultural impact it has had in the UK." 'We are honoured that our superstars and our film are being recognized on the world stage alongside the Hollywood elite, from Gene Kelly to Laurel & Hardy to Harry Potter." First Published:
News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
SRK, Kajol's DDLJ Statue Unveiling In London POSTPONED As India-Pak Tensions Rise
Last Updated: 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. First Published: May 09, 2025, 15:42 IST
Daily Mirror
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Two Bollywood stars will be honoured with statues in London this year
In a tribute carved in bronze, two Bollywood icons will soon grace London's iconic Leicester Square. Two Bollywood icons will be immortalised in bronze at London's Leicester Square this year after a five-year planning process. The 'King of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan and the uber popular Kajol will have their statues unveiled at London's 'Scenes in the Square', as their 1995 smash-hit Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) turns 30, making it the first Indian film to be honoured on the movie trail. The statue — which will be positioned outside the Odeon cinema on the eastern terrace — will see Shah Rukh and Kajol in an iconic pose from the Yash Raj Films blockbuster rom-com. The location of the statue couldn't be more apt, as Leicester Square features prominently in the film, being the spot where their beloved characters, Raj and Simran, first cross paths. DDLJ is the story of Raj and Simran, whose lives intersect when they're both taking a holiday across Europe with their friends. The two are from polar opposite backgrounds and have very different upbringings, yet they fall irrevocably in love. The movie chronicles the hardships they have to face to get acceptance from their families so that they can be together. As the longest-running Hindi film of all time, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a landmark movie for Indian cinema, and the statue will serve as a fitting tribute to kick off the film's 30th anniversary celebrations. Mark Williams, Heart of London Business Alliance's deputy chief executive, said: 'It's fantastic to have the opportunity to add to our trail Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who are such titans of international cinema. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the most successful and important Bollywood films of all time, and we're excited by the prospect of bringing to the trail the first film that features Leicester Square as a location. The statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood and a celebration of London's rich diversity.' Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films – the production house behind the film, shared: 'When Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) was released 30 years ago, the film became a defining moment for Indian cinema and changed the face of the industry, capturing the hearts of everyone who saw it all over the globe. We're thrilled to be the first Indian film to be represented in 'Scenes in the Square'. It also marks 30 years of DDLJ, a film that has spread love and joy globally, and shows the cultural impact it has had in the UK. He added: 'We are honoured that our superstars and our film are being recognized on the world stage alongside the Hollywood elite, from Gene Kelly to Laurel & Hardy to Harry Potter. This statue will be a great way to express the international appeal of Indian movies and build bridges amongst communities through cinema.' On May 29, a musical theatre adaption of the film titled Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical, will premiere at the Manchester Opera House. Shah Rukh and Kajol's DDLJ statue will join the likes of Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins, Harry Potter, Batman, Wonder Woman, and most recently, Daniel Kaluuya as seen in the Oscar-winning film Get Out, as it becomes just the 11th statue to be featured in the award-winning 'Scenes in the Square' trail. Even though the film was released back in 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is still screened in Mumbai's iconic Maratha Mandir cinema even today, making it the longest-running film in the history of Indian cinema. Undoubtedly the most popular actor from India, Shah Rukh Khan currently ranks fourth in the latest World's Richest Actors list. Having garnered unprecedented fame over the decades, it's safe to say SRK has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Several of his most successful movies have been opposite Kajol, making them one of the most beloved onscreen Bollywood couples of all time. The two also share a deep friendship outside of their work.
