Kajol Recalls DDLJ 'Madness' With Shah Rukh Khan: 'To Drape A Sari In A Cow Shed…'
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, fondly called DDLJ, is more than just a romantic drama—it's a cultural milestone. Directed by Aditya Chopra and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, the film holds the record as the longest-running movie in Indian cinema, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Loved across generations, it remains a symbol of 90s Bollywood romance.
Kajol, whose performance as Simran is still cherished, recently reflected on the joy of making the film. She shared her memories of filming in Switzerland alongside Shah Rukh and friends in a chat with Hindustan Times.
'I had a great time. I worked with my friends and had a blast. I knew we were making a good film because the script was fantastic and we all laughed through it. We ate good food, travelled around Switzerland in a bus, and just generally had the best time. It was like being on one long working holiday," Kajol recalled.
She fondly recalled the chaotic but thrilling shoots. She added, 'Yes, parts of it were ridiculous, like trying to drape a sari in a cow shed and rolling down a hill by mistake. Who rolls down a hill by mistake! But I've done that. It was like [we were] running to finish, changing clothes, and before the sunsets, we would sometimes have 15 minutes for the shot. All that madness — I loved every bit of it."
Asked why DDLJ still resonates with audiences today, Kajol attributed its enduring charm to its core elements. 'It's really the film! It's everything — the script, Shah Rukh saying those lines, it's the romance and drama of the nineties in the best way possible!"
Aditya Chopra's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as the iconic couple Raj and Simran, became a cultural phenomenon upon release. Known for its heartfelt story, memorable dialogues and timeless songs, DDLJ struck a deep chord with audiences and continues to do so nearly three decades later. Its legendary run at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre began on October 20, 1995, and turned historic—DDLJ was screened there daily for over 25 years, making it the longest-running film in Indian cinema history.
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