Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol's DDLJ Turns 30; Actress Says 'Never Thought Hum Ye Legacy...'

It's been 30 years since Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge hit the big screen! Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, DDLJ is one of the most loved romantic films in Bollywood. As DDLJ completed 30 years on October

20, Kajol reflected on audience love for the Aditya Chopra directorial. In an interview, the actress spoke about DDLJ's legacy. She also reacted to the film's uninterrupted run for three decades at Maratha Mandir in Mumbai.

Kajol on 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Kajol reflected on DDLJ's milestone of completing 30 years. The actress said, "We never thought hum ye legacy banake chodenge when we made this film. We just thought we were making a good film. I’m humbled by the fact that so many people and fans have made it so much bigger, they’ve turned it into a tradition."She further revealed how people still talk about Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge when they meet her. "I’ve had people come up to me and say, ‘We fell in love watching DDLJ, and when we had kids, we made them watch it too because we wanted to share that experience.’ They’ve intertwined it with their lives, it’s become a part of their own love stories. That’s not something I can take credit for. Ye meri wajah se hua hai, not at all."ALSO READ - 70th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2025 With Gujarat Tourism: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol Recreate DDLJ's Iconic Palat Scene - Watch

Kajol on DDLJ's theatrical run at Maratha Mandir

In the same conversation, Kajol opened up about Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's uninterrupted run at the Maratha Mandir in Mumbai for three decades. "Thank you to every fan who has watched it and made us, through that, a part of your life," she added.Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol is currently hosting a chat show with Twinkle Khanna, Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle. The chat show streams on Amazon Prime Video.