Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge statue to be unveiled at Leicester Sq. in London | Bollywood

A statue to have a good time DDLJ

In accordance with Yash Raj Movies, the Coronary heart of London Enterprise Alliance has introduced a brand new statue might be becoming a member of the thrilling ‘Scenes within the Sq.’ film path in Leicester Sq., with historic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) erected statue in London.

It will mark the beginning of 30-year celebrations of DDLJ, probably the most beloved blockbuster Hindi movies of all time, the timeless and multi-award-winning rom-com which additionally marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra.

The bronze statue will depict the 2 Bollywood megastars, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, in an iconic DDLJ pose. Set to be unveiled in Spring this 12 months, the newest announcement signifies how the movie is beloved by the over 5 million sturdy British South Asian group as per YRF.

About DDLJ

DDLJ follows two non-resident Indians, Raj and Simran, and their star-crossed love story throughout Europe and India, starting on a prepare from King’s Cross Station.

The situation could not be extra becoming, with Leicester Sq. that includes in DDLJ in a scene when Raj and Simran first cross paths, unknown to at least one one other, earlier than setting off on their memorable European journey.

The scene on which a statue might be erected options Raj(Shah Rukh Khan) in entrance of the Vue Cinema and Simran (Kajol) strolling previous the Odeon Leicester Sq..

As per YRF, the brand new statue might be positioned alongside the japanese terrace outdoors the Odeon Cinema to honour this scene.

With this, the DDLJ stars Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol be part of the who’s who of worldwide cinema at Scenes within the Sq., alongside ten different movie icons from the previous 100 years.

DDLJ might be subsequent to iconic movie characters like Harry Potter, Laurel & Hardy, Bugs Bunny, Gene Kelly in Singin’ within the Rain, Mary Poppins, Mr. Bean, Paddington and DC Tremendous-Heroes Batman and Surprise Lady.

Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Government at Coronary heart of London Enterprise Alliance, expressed his happiness at together with Shah Rukh and Kajol’s statues within the path alongside different famend artists from worldwide cinema.

He referred to as it a “becoming tribute to Bollywood’s international reputation and a celebration of London’s wealthy range.”

“It is improbable to have the chance so as to add to our path Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who’re such titans of worldwide cinema. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is among the most profitable and essential Bollywood movies of all time, and we’re excited by the prospect of bringing to the path the primary movie that truly options Leicester Sq. as a location. The statue is a becoming tribute to the worldwide reputation of Bollywood and a celebration of London’s wealthy range. We’re in little doubt it should appeal to followers from all all over the world to Leicester Sq., the house of movie and leisure,” mentioned Mark Williams, as quoted by YRF press notice.

Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Movies, is thrilled that DDLJ has turn out to be the primary Indian movie to be represented within the ‘Scenes of Sq.’.

“When Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) was launched 30 years in the past, the movie grew to become a defining second for Indian cinema and altered the face of the business, capturing the hearts of everybody who noticed it everywhere in the globe. We’re thrilled to be the primary Indian movie to be represented in ‘Scenes within the Sq.’. It additionally marks 30 years of DDLJ, a movie that has unfold love and pleasure globally and exhibits the cultural impression it has had within the UK.”

He continued, “We’re honoured that our superstars and our movie are being recognised on the world stage alongside the Hollywood elite, from Gene Kelly to Laurel & Hardy to Harry Potter. This statue might be an effective way to specific the worldwide attraction of Indian motion pictures and construct bridges amongst communities by way of cinema.”DDLJ was launched in 1995. Aside from the lead actors, the movie additionally starred Amrish Puri and Anupam Kher within the lead roles.

(Through inputs from ANI)