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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)
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
Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Raj and Simran to earn a bronze statue in London
Cult classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) will be the first Indian film to be immortalised at London's "Scenes in the Square" film trail in Leicester Square. As per Variety, after a five-year planning process, stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol will both earn bronze statues thanks to their iconic romantic comedy. The statue will be positioned on the eastern terrace outside the Odeon cinema. Longtime fans know that DDLJ follows a single love story that spans continents. In fact, the film kicks off in Trafalgar Square in the heart of London, with other well-known sites in the city also appearing in the film. Leicester Square is also the place where the leads Raj and Simran meet for the first time, making it a fitting spot for their adventures to be immortalised. "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," said Yash Raj Films (YRF) CEO Akshaye Widhani. "It's fantastic to have the opportunity to add to our trail Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who are such titans of international cinema," expressed Mark Williams, deputy chief executive at Heart of London Business Alliance. Williams added, "We are honoured that our superstars and our film are being recognised on the world stage alongside the Hollywood elite, from Gene Kelly to Laurel and Hardy to Harry Potter. The statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood and a celebration of London's rich diversity." Other characters accompanying Bollywood's beloved romantic pair are Bugs Bunny, Mary Poppins, Mr Bean, Paddington, and DC superheroes Batman and Wonder Woman. In February, Britain's railway system joined forces with YRF to celebrate both 200 years of the railway and the 30th anniversary of DDLJ. The collaboration centered around the film's stage adaptation, Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical. Suzanne Donnelly, Executive Director of Railway 200, said of the collaboration, "The railway has long inspired filmmakers and helped to shape our cultural landscape. Its bicentenary this year provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this hugely successful, rail-related Bollywood blockbuster, and its new musical opening in the UK this summer." The musical will be premiering at Manchester Opera House on May 29.
BBC News
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bollywood duo to have statue in Leicester Square
A statue of the "King of Bollywood" Shah Rukh Khan and one of his co-stars Kajol will be unveiled in London's Leicester Square later this statue marks 30 years of the longest-running film in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring both will join sculptures of Harry Potter, Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain, Mary Poppins and Batman as part of Leicester Square's Scenes in the Square Williams, deputy chief executive at Heart of London Business Alliance, said it was "fantastic" to add the "titans of international cinema" to the trail. 'International appeal' "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the most successful and important Bollywood films of all time," Mr Williams added that it was the first film featuring Leicester Square to be added to the film, often dubbed the Romeo and Juliet of Bollywood cinema, follows Raj and Simran's love story across Europe and India, beginning on a train from King's Cross station. Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, which produced the 1995 film, said: "This statue will be a great way to express the international appeal of Indian movies and build bridges amongst communities through cinema."Leicester Square's Scenes in the Square trail is run by Heart of London Business Alliance, supported by Westminster City Council.
