As a generation that grew up watching Shah Rukh Khan’s Raj secretly meet Kajol’s Simran in sarson ke khet, fall in love on a European trip, and finally convince Babuji to let Simran jee apni zindagi—this moment makes our hearts super happy! The iconic duo reunited at London’s Leicester Square to unveil a bronze statue of Raj and Simran, giving DDLJ fans yet another reason to break into full “Palat!” energy.
SRK & Kajol Unveil Bronze Statue Of DDLJ Characters In London
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is proof that Bollywood magic never fades! Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were in London to unveil a bronze statue of their iconic DDLJ pose at Leicester Square. Because if there’s one thing stronger than nostalgia, it’s the collective swoon the movie still triggers even 30 years later.
The bronze sculpture shows the two in a dancing pose, one from the iconic Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna song. They now stand alongside Harry Potter, Bridget Jones, Mary Poppins, and Batman, The Economic Times reported. Film critics and fans around the world are calling this a landmark moment for Indian cinema, and a reminder of just how timeless DDLJ is and how strongly it continues to resonate across generations and borders.
Taking to Instagram, Shah Rukh Khan shared a few visuals from the unveiling ceremony and wrote in the caption, “Bade Bade Deshon Mein, Aisi Chhoti Chhoti Baatein Hoti Rehti Hain, Senorita! Thrilled to unveil the bronze statue of Raj & Simran at London’s Leicester Square today, celebrating 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)! Incredibly delighted that DDLJ is the first Indian film to be honoured with a statue in the Scenes in the Square trail. A big thank you to everyone in the UK for making this possible. Come meet Raj & Simran if and when you are in London… we would love to see you make more memories with DDLJ…”
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30 Years Of The Iconic Bollywood Film!
After the statue’s unveiling, Shah Rukh Khan addressed the media present at the London event and spoke candidly about how DDLJ was created with “sincerity and a simple hope to tell a story about love bridging divides.” Seeing the bronze statue, he said, felt “surreal and touching.” Kajol agreed with her co-star from the movie and said that it felt beautiful to return to memories that still feel vivid even three decades later.
Well, we’ll take this as a sign to rewatch this legendary film for the ten-thousandth time!
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