A new bronze statue of Bollywood legends Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol has been unveiled in London to mark the 30th anniversary of their classic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
The artwork was revealed in Leicester Square, a location that featured in the 1995 romantic film. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, often called one of Indian cinema’s most enduring love stories, follows the journey of Raj and Simran across Europe and India. It remains one of the longest-running films in the industry.
Shah Rukh Khan shared photos of the unveiling on his social media pages, posing with Kajol beside the statue. He wrote, “Bade Bade Deshon Mein, Aisi Chhoti Chhoti Baatein Hoti Rehti Hain, Senorita. Thrilled to unveil the bronze statue of Raj and Simran at London’s Leicester Square today, celebrating 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.”
He added, “Incredibly delighted that DDLJ is the first Indian film to be honoured with a statue in the Scenes in the Square trail. A big thank you to everyone in the UK for making this possible. Come meet Raj and Simran if and when you are in London… we would love to see you make more memories with DDLJ.”
Industry reports show that the film was made with a budget of about Rs 4 crore and earned more than Rs 102 crore worldwide. Its India net collection stands at Rs 53.32 crore.
The statue now stands beside other famous characters featured along Leicester Square’s Scenes in the Square trail. These include Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Batman, Gene Kelly from Singin in the Rain, and Bridget Jones.
