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Gulf Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Shah Rukh Khan wows cast of ‘Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ' musical in surprise visit in London
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan paid a surprise visit to the London rehearsal room of "Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ' musical by Aditya Chopra. Jena Pandya, who is playing Simran in the musical, said: "Meeting Shah Rukh Khan and having him in the rehearsal room was such an honour. He was so generous with his time and support for the show.' She added: "Being able to show him some of the iconic scenes that himself and Kajol originally established was an incredible feeling and will be a long lasting memory for me. I can't wait to head to Manchester next week and put this story on stage.' The stage adaptation of the beloved 1995 Hindi romantic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, in which SRK starred as Raj and Kajol as Simran, is set to make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House from May 29 to June 21. "Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical' is set in the UK and India and is being directed by Aditya Chopra. Ashley Day, who essays Rog, shared that when SRK arrived in the rehearsal room and met the full company, "it was a moment that quietly landed on all of us – special in a way that didn't need words.' "Watching everyone take him in, I could feel how meaningful it was. He greeted us all with such love and genuine excitement about what we've been building. I can't imagine what it must feel like to see a project – beloved by millions – being reimagined as a musical 30 years later. And yet, he kept asking to see more!' He added: "The words we shared privately are for one Raj to another Rog – but I will say, he was very happy. It was an unbelievable afternoon. I'll never forget it.' Music duo and composers Vishal and Sheykhar also spoke about meeting Shah Rukh Khan. Vishal said, "Having Shah Rukh visit our workshop was an amazingly positive experience for all of us. Raj met Rog, so to speak! What a wonderful moment in time. Of course, crucially for us, he loved the songs, the voices and the energy of the performances!' "He met and engaged with every single person after watching the rehearsals and even relived his musical-theatre experiences from his early days. It's safe to say our cast and ensemble will always treasure their time with him.' Sheykhar added that SRK's visit on the sets of "Come Fall In Love' was a surprise that he thinks the entire cast and crew will cherish forever. "His aura and sheer presence aside, meeting the original 'Raj' was an absolute delight for all of them. Theatre holds a very special place for Mr Shah Rukh Khan as his career began there and every member of the cast and crew could feel his pure love for theatre and the craft.' Sheykhar added: "The experience of meeting him and interacting with him is a moment that will be etched in their hearts forever.' Indo-Asian News Service
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
DDLJ returns after 30 years: Shah Rukh Khan meets new Raj and Simran as he visits Aditya Chopra's UK production set
An Unforgettable Afternoon with the Original Raj Honouring the Legacy of Simran and Raj A Star-Studded Creative Team and a Modern Twist As Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) nears its 30th anniversary, the iconic love story is being reimagined for the stage through Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical. Directed by Aditya Chopra, who also helmed the original 1995 film, the musical is set to premiere at Manchester Opera House from May 29 to June 21, 2025. In a memorable prelude to the show, Shah Rukh Khan made a surprise visit to the rehearsal space in London, leaving the entire cast and crew visibly Rukh Khan, still making headlines after his appearance at the Met Gala, stopped by unannounced during a rehearsal of the musical adaptation. Dressed casually in a white t-shirt and jeans, he greeted the entire cast, posed for pictures, and watched them perform select scenes from the musical version of the legendary film. His unexpected presence sparked emotional reactions among the team, particularly from the lead Day, who plays Roger—an updated version of Khan's Raj—shared how deeply meaningful the moment was. "When he arrived in our rehearsal room and met the full company, it was a moment that quietly landed on all of us—special in a way that didn't need words. Watching everyone take him in, I could feel how meaningful it was. He greeted us all with such love and genuine excitement about what we've been building. I can't imagine what it must feel like to see a project—beloved by millions—being reimagined as a musical 30 years later. And yet, he kept asking to see more! The words we shared privately are for one Raj to another Rog—but I will say, he was very happy. It was an unbelievable afternoon. I'll never forget it."Jena Pandya, who steps into the role of Simran originally played by Kajol, was equally overwhelmed by the experience. 'Meeting Shah Rukh Khan and having him in the rehearsal room was such an honour. He was so generous with his time and support for the show. Being able to show him some of the iconic scenes that himself and Kajol originally established was an incredible feeling and will be a long-lasting memory for me. I can't wait to head to Manchester next week and put this story on stage!'The team behind the musical shared a photo of Khan with Pandya and Day, captioned, 'When Raj of DDLJ met Rog & Simran of #ComeFallInLove! The king of the Indian film industry, @iamsrk, popped into our London rehearsal room and inspired us all and yes, hearts definitely skipped a beat!'Set between the UK and India, Come Fall In Love introduces a modern storyline where Simran, a British Indian woman, is engaged through an arranged marriage in India but eventually falls for a British man named Roger. The musical score, composed by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, features 18 original English-language songs. Nell Benjamin has penned the lyrics, with Rob Ashford leading choreography, supported by Shruti Merchant for Indian dance Dadlani described Khan's visit as 'an amazingly positive experience,' adding that the actor engaged warmly with everyone after the rehearsal. 'He loved the songs, the voices, and the energy of the performances,' Dadlani said. Ravjiani echoed the sentiment, saying, 'Meeting the original Raj was an absolute delight for all of them. Theatre holds a very special place for Mr Shah Rukh Khan as his career began there.'The cast includes Irvine Iqbal, Kara Lane, Harveen Mann-Neary, Millie O'Connell, Kinshuk Sen, and others.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
DDLJ returns after 30 years: Shah Rukh Khan meets new Raj and Simran as he visits Aditya Chopra's UK production set
As Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) nears its 30th anniversary, the iconic love story is being reimagined for the stage through Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical. Directed by Aditya Chopra, who also helmed the original 1995 film, the musical is set to premiere at Manchester Opera House from May 29 to June 21, 2025. In a memorable prelude to the show, Shah Rukh Khan made a surprise visit to the rehearsal space in London, leaving the entire cast and crew visibly moved. An Unforgettable Afternoon with the Original Raj Shah Rukh Khan, still making headlines after his appearance at the Met Gala, stopped by unannounced during a rehearsal of the musical adaptation. Dressed casually in a white t-shirt and jeans, he greeted the entire cast, posed for pictures, and watched them perform select scenes from the musical version of the legendary film. His unexpected presence sparked emotional reactions among the team, particularly from the lead actors. Ashley Day, who plays Roger—an updated version of Khan's Raj—shared how deeply meaningful the moment was. "When he arrived in our rehearsal room and met the full company, it was a moment that quietly landed on all of us—special in a way that didn't need words. Watching everyone take him in, I could feel how meaningful it was. He greeted us all with such love and genuine excitement about what we've been building. I can't imagine what it must feel like to see a project—beloved by millions—being reimagined as a musical 30 years later. And yet, he kept asking to see more! The words we shared privately are for one Raj to another Rog—but I will say, he was very happy. It was an unbelievable afternoon. I'll never forget it." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mlati: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical (@comefallinlovemusical) Honouring the Legacy of Simran and Raj Jena Pandya, who steps into the role of Simran originally played by Kajol, was equally overwhelmed by the experience. 'Meeting Shah Rukh Khan and having him in the rehearsal room was such an honour. He was so generous with his time and support for the show. Being able to show him some of the iconic scenes that himself and Kajol originally established was an incredible feeling and will be a long-lasting memory for me. I can't wait to head to Manchester next week and put this story on stage!' The team behind the musical shared a photo of Khan with Pandya and Day, captioned, 'When Raj of DDLJ met Rog & Simran of #ComeFallInLove! The king of the Indian film industry, @iamsrk, popped into our London rehearsal room and inspired us all and yes, hearts definitely skipped a beat!' A Star-Studded Creative Team and a Modern Twist Set between the UK and India, Come Fall In Love introduces a modern storyline where Simran, a British Indian woman, is engaged through an arranged marriage in India but eventually falls for a British man named Roger. The musical score, composed by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, features 18 original English-language songs. Nell Benjamin has penned the lyrics, with Rob Ashford leading choreography, supported by Shruti Merchant for Indian dance elements. Vishal Dadlani described Khan's visit as 'an amazingly positive experience,' adding that the actor engaged warmly with everyone after the rehearsal. 'He loved the songs, the voices, and the energy of the performances,' Dadlani said. Ravjiani echoed the sentiment, saying, 'Meeting the original Raj was an absolute delight for all of them. Theatre holds a very special place for Mr Shah Rukh Khan as his career began there.' The cast includes Irvine Iqbal, Kara Lane, Harveen Mann-Neary, Millie O'Connell, Kinshuk Sen, and others.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shah Rukh Khan surprises the new Raj & Simran at London's DDLJ musical rehearsal: ‘was so generous with his time'
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) is turning 30 this year — and what better way to mark the occasion than with Shah Rukh Khan himself blessing the next generation of Raj and Simran? The cast of the Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical had a moment when SRK made a surprise visit to their London rehearsal room of and let's just say… goosebumps were felt. The king of Bollywood, fresh off his fashionable debut at the Met Gala, dropped by to watch the cast bring iconic scenes from the beloved film to life — and the moment was pure magic. No watered-down West End version here: this production is helmed by none other than Aditya Chopra, the man who directed the original 1995 film. A post shared by Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical (@comefallinlovemusical) Jena Pandya, who's stepping into Simran's timeless jhumkas, shared the surreal moment: 'Meeting Shah Rukh Khan and having him in the rehearsal room was such an honour. He was so generous with his time and support for the show. Being able to show him some of the iconic scenes that himself and Kajol originally established was an incredible feeling and will be a long-lasting memory for me. I can't wait to head to Manchester next week and put this story on stage!' Ashley Day, who plays the updated Raj a.k.a. Rog, was equally moved: 'When he arrived in our rehearsal room and met the full company, it was a moment that quietly landed on all of us—special in a way that didn't need words. Watching everyone take him in, I could feel how meaningful it was. He greeted us all with such love and genuine excitement about what we've been building. I can't imagine what it must feel like to see a project — beloved by millions — being reimagined as a musical 30 years later. And yet, he kept asking to see more! The words we shared privately are for one Raj to another Rog—but I will say, he was very happy. It was an unbelievable afternoon. I'll never forget it.' The musical is in very good hands musically too, with fan-favourite duo Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani composing the score. Lyrics are penned by Nell Benjamin, and the choreography is being handled by Rob Ashford — with additional magic by co-choreographer Shruti Merchant. The show makes its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House on Thursday, 29 May 2025 and will run until June 21. If Shah Rukh Khan himself approves, what more do you need?
News18
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shah Rukh Khan Drops By DDLJ Musical Rehearsals In London, Leaves Cast Starstruck
Last Updated: Shah Rukh Khan made a surprise visit to the rehearsals of "Come Fall in Love, The DDLJ Musical" in London, leaving the cast starstruck. Can you hear Tujhe dekha toh yeh jaana sanam playing in the background? Because that's exactly the kind of dreamy moment that unfolded recently in London! Shah Rukh Khan, our forever Raj, made a surprise visit to the rehearsals of Come Fall in Love, The DDLJ Musical. Needless to say, the cast was left completely starstruck. For anyone who's grown up on DDLJ, you know it's not just a film but a whole emotion. The mustard fields, the train scene, Simran's dupatta flying in the wind, and Raj's goofy charm. And now, that magic is headed to the stage with a grand musical adaptation directed by Aditya Chopra himself. As the cast was prepping for their big premiere later this month, in walked SRK casually dressed in a white tee and jeans. He even posed for a sweet photo with the musical's leads, Jena Pandya and Ashley Day, who play Simran and Raj in this retelling. Take a look at the pic here: It's been nearly three decades since SRK first said, 'Bade bade deshon mein aisi chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hai, Senorita," and here he is, still making hearts flutter! Jena Pandya, who plays Simran (originally played by Kajol) talked about meeting Shah Rukh Khan and said, 'Meeting Shah Rukh Khan and having him in the rehearsal room was such an honour. He was so generous with his time and support for the show. Being able to show him some of the iconic scenes that he and Kajol originally established was an incredible feeling and will be a long-lasting memory for me. I can't wait to head to Manchester next week and put this story on stage!" Ashley Day, who plays Roger, (based on Shah Rukh's Raj), said, 'When he arrived in our rehearsal room and met the full company, it was a moment that quietly landed on all of us, special in a way that didn't need words. Watching everyone take him in, I could feel how meaningful it was. He greeted us all with such love and genuine excitement about what we've been building. I can't imagine what it must feel like to see a project—beloved by millions—being reimagined as a musical 30 years later. And yet, he kept asking to see more! The words we shared privately are for one Raj to another Rog—but I will say, he was very happy. It was an unbelievable afternoon. I'll never forget it." Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical is all set to charm UK audiences with its grand premiere at the Manchester Opera House from May 29 to June 21. The big press night is scheduled for June 4. Just like the original film, the musical's story unfolds across both India and the UK. First Published:
