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The heartwarming story of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) keeps getting better and better. The film broke the continuous-exhibition record in 2001, earlier established by the movie Sholay at Minerva Theatre (5 years: 1975 – 1980). And now as of February 2010, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has set yet another record by completing 750 WEEKS of continuous play. In a feat perhaps unmatched anywhere in the world, the magic of the evergreen romance keeps pulling audiences back to the central Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai.

Directed by Aditya Chopra and starring the quintessential pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, the movie opened to full houses and rave reviews all over the world way back on 20th October 1995. It was also the first Indian movie that was received equally ecstatically by NRI as well as resident Indian audiences. The film swept that year’s every major award and picked up every single accolade of consequence, not to mention the unconditional love of movie goers all over and still continues to top the list of “the best Indian romantic film” of all time.

The forerunner of contemporary Bollywood, DDLJ changed the course of a nation's cinema and became an unparalleled brand by itself. The movie beautifully blended western trends with the traditions of the country and effortlessly showcased the Indian culture at home and abroad as one. Audiences adored DDLJ’s talented ensemble cast, soulful music, gorgeous locations and the iconic romantic moments.

This evergreen Yash Raj Film remains the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema, as it passes one milestone after another, and is presently running in its 15th year. The magic of the DDLJ keeps pulling audiences back year after year.

Clearly, people came and fell in love with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge again and again... 

SYNOPSIS:

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)  is a story about human relationships.
Chaudhry Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) is a London based immigrant. He, along with his wife Lajwanti (Farida Jalal) and two daughters Simran (Kajol) and Chutki (Pooja Ruparel) have been living in London for the past several years. A true Indian at heart, Chaudhry Baldev Singh is a man of great morals and has tried to imbibe the very same in his daughters. He has brought them up with the belief that they are strangers in this foreign land and are here purely for financial reasons. They will all return one day back to Punjab, back to his roots, his land, his culture, one that he so strongly believes in.

Simran like any other girl dreams of this perfect man and waits for him to walk into her life. Soon enough, she realises the mere futility of her dreams as her marriage has already been arranged to her father's best friend's son Kuljeet (Parmeet Sethi).

Raj Malhotra (Shah Rukh Khan), another London based immigrant is a regular rich spoilt brat brought up in the lap of luxury. He is a true playboy at heart. But he shares a beautiful relationship with his father Dharamvir Malhotra (Anupam Kher) where they are more like best friends.

Raj and Simran along with other friends meet on the Eurail. They go through an entire gamut of emotions. From initial hatred, to being acquaintances, to friendship and finally falling in love. They realise their true feelings for each other only when they part at the end of the trip.

Raj is aware of Simran's pre-planned marriage and feels there is no hope. Simran confides in her mother about her feelings for Raj. She tells her that she can't see life without him. Chaudhry overhears the conversation and gets furious. He makes an impulsive decision to leave for Punjab overnight. Meanwhile Raj is motivated by none other than his father, who tells him that if he truly loves Simran, he has to go and get her.

The second half of the film takes us to Punjab, to Chaudhry's entire family. A family that consists of his mother (Achla Sachdev), his brother (Lalit Tiwari), his unmarried sister (Himani Shivpuri) and his best friend Ajit Singh (Satish Shah). In search of Simran, Raj lands up in Punjab. Does Raj manage to win over the entire family? Does he manage to win over Chaudhry Baldev Singh? And does he finally manage to take his 'dulhan' (bride) away?  

CAST:
Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, Anupam Kher, Satish Shah, Achla Sachdev, Damyanti Puri, Lalit Tiwari, Himani Shivpuri, Hemlata Deepak, Mohit Kumar, Mansoor Merchant, Govind Khatri, Pooja Ruparel, Rajesh Bhatija, Shanker Iyer, Baby Nupur, Baby Raashi, Arjun Sablok, Karan Johar, Pallavi Vyas, Anaita Shroff, Tulika.

CREDITS:
Introducing: Parmeet Sethi and Mandira Bedi
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Aditya Chopra
Music:Jatin-Lalit
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Playback Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Pamela Chopra, Abhijeet, Manpreet Kaur
Dialogue: Javed Siddiqui 

NATIONAL AWARD:
Best Film – for providing popular and wholesome entertainment.

FILMFARE AWARDS:
Best Film – Yash Chopra (Producer)
Best Director – Aditya Chopra
Best Actor – Shahrukh Khan
Best Actress – Kajol
Best Supporting Actress – Farida Jalal
Best Comedian – Anupam Kher
Best Lyricst – Anand Bakshi (Tujhe Dekha To...)
Best Playback Singer (Male) – Udit Narayan (Mehndi Lagake Rakhna...)
Best Dialogue – Aditya Chopra / Javed Siddiqui
Best Screenplay – Aditya Chopra

SCREEN AWARDS:
Best Film – Yash Chopra (Producer)
Best Director – Aditya Chopra