SRK's DDLJ Gets A Special Mention In The Academy's Latest Post And Fans Can’t Keep Calm

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, the timeless classic directed by Aditya Chopra, continues its remarkable legacy as the longest running film in Indian cinema history. For over 27 years, the movie has impressed audiences at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir theatre with uninterrupted screenings. Starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol as the iconic Raj and Simran, the film has achieved cult status, redefining romance for a generation. Recently, The Academy’s official Instagram page surprised desi fans by featuring the Bollywood gem. The post showcased a clip of the nostalgic song Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna, causing an enthusiastic response from Indians worldwide. People showered the post with love, praising SRK as the greatest artist and declaring The Academy members as devoted SRK fans.

The movie not only showed the incredible chemistry of SRK and Kajol but also featured outstanding performances by talented actors including Mandira Bedi, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Satish Shah, Himani Shivpuri, Parmeet Sethi and Anupam Kher. Each cast member contributed to the film’s success. Sharing the clip of the song from DDLJ, the Academy wrote, “Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol performing the classic song Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna from 1995’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.”

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Soon after The Academy shared the clip of Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna from Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge on their official Instagram handle, social media erupted with excitement. Fans, prominent personalities and pages couldn’t resist expressing their love for the iconic Bollywood film in the comments section of the post.

Yash Raj Films left heart emoji, while IMDb wrote, “We’ve been falling in love with this love story since 1995.” Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna shared, “KING KHAN.” On the other hand, Hollywood actor and writer, Kal Penn commented, “Oh Ho,” with heart emoji.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is the love story of Raj and Simran, who cross paths and fall in love in Europe. The movie became popular for its unforgettable music, picturesque locations like India, London and Switzerland, while the magical onscreen chemistry between Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol can’t be forgotten. The film has carved its place into the hearts of audiences, becoming a symbol of classic Bollywood romance. Recently, the film even completed 28 years of release.

Apart from DDLJ, Kajol and SRK has impressed their fans in blockbuster films such as Baazigar, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, My Name is Khan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Dilwale.