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On the 30th anniversary of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Shah Rukh Khan examined the influence the film has had on audiences worldwide. In the direction
of Aditya Chopra, he portrayed the legendary character of Raj, who has inspired numerous similar figures in Indian cinema. Commemorating 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Shah Rukh reflected on his memorable line, ‘Bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain….’.
Shah Rukh Khan on 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
In an official statement, Shah Rukh remarked, “It’s hard to believe that it has been 30 years since the release of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. It feels as if it was just yesterday because ‘bade bade deshon mein aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain….’ yet it still seems surreal. I am genuinely thankful for all the affection I have received from people around the globe for portraying Raj - no one could have predicted the special place the film would hold in the hearts of audiences everywhere, and I will always cherish the moment when everyone began to come…watch the film and fall in love.”
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DDLJ influence
He continued, “The effect this film has had on the hearts of people globally is unmatched, and numerous couples approach me to say they got married or fell in love…after seeing this film. I also believe it has positively influenced the pop culture of India and South Asians.”
Shah Rukh further expressed, “I believe all the success is due to the genuine passion with which we all created the film, the vision that Adi had for DDLJ, and especially because of Yash ji’s blessings! Here’s to many more years of love.”
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge also featured Kajol, Amrish Puri, Fareeda Jalal, Anupam Kher, Parmeet Sethi, Mandira Bedi, and many others.
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