New Delhi:
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and a bronze statue of Kajol will be made for the first time for an Indian film in Lester Square, London, from their 1995 superhit Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
This will be included in the Square Movie Trail scenes at Leester Square, the Heart of London Business Alliance on Wednesday declared.
The film’s statue, usually called DDLJ, will be unveiled in spring this year, months before its 30th release anniversary on October 20, 2025.
DDLJ marked the beginning of Aditya Chopra’s direction and was produced under Yash Raj Films Banner by his filmmaker Yash Chopra.
The film, which was shot prominently in the UK, follows the love story of two young Non -residents Indian Raj and Simran, who falls in love with their friends during the holiday through Europe. The film is around the Leester Square, where Raj and Simran are the first cross paths, who are unaware of each other.
According to a press release, the new statue will be deployed with the eastern roof, out of Odone Cinema, honoring the film’s scene. Other London places depicted in “DDLJ” include Horsgards Avenue, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and Kings Cross Station.
Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Heart of London Business Alliance, said that “Titans of International Cinema” is a great opportunity to add Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol to their mark.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the most successful and important Bollywood films ever, and we are excited by the possibility of bringing the first film to the first film that actually introduces Leester Square as a place.
Williams said in a statement, “Murthy is a suitable tribute to the celebration of Bollywood’s global popularity and the rich diversity of London. We have no doubt that it will attract fans from all over the world to the film and entertainment home Lacester Square.”
When DDLJ was released 30 years ago, the film became a decisive moment for Indian cinema, capturing the hearts of all people who saw it worldwide, said Akshaya Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films.
“We are thrilled to be the first Indian film represented in the Chowk scenes. It also marks 30 -year -old DDLJ, a film that has spread love and bliss globally and shows the cultural effects in the UK.
“We are honored that our superstar and our film is being recognized on the world stage from Jean Kelly to Laurel & Hardy to Harry Potter.
Over the years, DDLJ has emerged as a pop culture event, a new music based on the film, “Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical” is set for a premiere at Manchester Opera House on 29 May.
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