Episode 2  : Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (DDLJ)

Translation:  "The Big-Hearted Will Take the Bride"

Release Date: 1995

Benny and Minal travel back 3 decades to discuss DDLJ - one of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters that is still the longest-running movie in theaters and is playing at Maratha Mandir Theatre in Mumbai. DDLJ starred Bollywood’s superstars Shahrukh Khan (SRK) and Kajol, and is directed by Aditya Chopra (son of Yash Chopra) under the banner of Yash Raj Films (YRF). 

Minal watched it as a teenager when it was released, and Benny watched it only a few weeks ago. In this episode, we discuss why this movie was a huge success and whether it stands the test of time. 

Synopsis:

DDLJ is a romantic film about two Indian youngsters Raj & Simran living in London, who meet on a vacation in Europe and fall in love. Simran is betrothed to her father’s friend’s son in India and Raj travels to India to win over her family. Will they or won’t they get their happy ending? 

IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112870/plotsummary/

Where to Watch: Prime Video 

Scenes

Comedy Scenes: Raj & Dad - Raj fails his exam , Raj trying to impress Simran’s Dad

Problematic Scenes: First meeting Raj and Simran , Raj plays prank on Simran

Iconic Train Scene

Music : DDLJ - All Songs 

Trivia/Interesting Links

1. Episode 2 of the The Romantics Documentary on Netflix - A Love Letter to DDLJ
2. Unknown facts about DDLJ

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade

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