Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol’s DDLJ 30-Year Celebration Put On Hold; Statue Unveiling in London Postponed Amid Ongoing India-Pak Tension

To celebrate 30 years of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), the makers have planned to unveil a bronze statue of the duo at London’s Leicester Square. According to the YRF’s team, the DDLJ statue unveiling was scheduled for spring this year. However, it has now been postponed sue to current military tensions.

SRK-Kajol starrer DDLJ Statue Inaugral Postponed

An industry source revealed, “In keeping with the current situation and to express solidarity with the nation and its brave army, the DDLJ statue launch has been postponed to a later time and date.” For those unversed, The DDLJ statue will join the iconic Scenes in the Square movie trail, according to a statement by the Heart of London Business Alliance. The statue will be installed on the eastern terrace outside the Odeon cinema, capturing the film’s iconic pose. The statue will stand tall alongside beloved cinematic figures such as Harry Potter, Laurel & Hardy, Bugs Bunny, Gene Kelly from Singin’ in the Rain, Mary Poppins, Mr  Bean, Paddington, and DC superheroes Batman and Wonder Woman.

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About DDLJ

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) follows Raj and Simran, two young Indians who fall in love during a European trip. When Simran is set to marry someone else in India, Raj travels to win over her conservative family — choosing love without rebellion. It is a romantic drama directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by Yash Chopra. The flick released in 1995 continues to be a timeless tale of romance, tradition, and winning hearts the right way.

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Aakruti Bagla

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