Kajol Reveals Why Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’s Simran Couldn’t Exist In 2026; Says, “Nobody Is Asking For Permission”

Kajol expressed her hope that the current generation will take away the value of family and relationships from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Known for speaking her mind and never hesitating to share her views—even when it invites controversy—Kajol recently discussed various topics, including how relationships and lifestyles have evolved significantly since the 1990s. Reflecting on her iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, she shared her thoughts on how a character like her role, Simran, no longer truly exists in today’s world.

Kajol Reveals Why Simran From Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Couldn’t Exist In 2026

In a conversation with Lilly Singh, Kajol said, “I don’t think anybody at the age of 18 or 19 is going up and telling their dad, ‘Can I please go on this trip?’ It’s more like, ‘Dad, I really have to go on this school trip, and you really have to pay for it.’ So it’s more that than, you know, asking for permission.”

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She also shared what she hopes Gen Z will take away from the film: “I think what I would love for them to take away is that relationships and family matter at the end of the day, whatever we take from life. So I hope that’s one aspect of it: that your family is your family, and they love you. And, you know, that’s what it’s all about.”

When asked what she doesn’t want Gen Z to adopt from the film, she quipped, “My dressing sense, at least, for sure.”

Raj And Simran Wouldn’t Exist Today

Kajol has previously discussed how Raj and Simran’s love story might look in today’s world. During an interview on Expresso, she said, “Raj and Simran would not exist today. They would WhatsApp each other and make sure they had four other options. Simran would have a Harish, a Sanjay, and others lined up on a dating app, and Raj would have the same. I don’t know if Raj and Simran, as a love story, can exist today.”

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