05 December,2025 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kajol and SRK at London
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were on cloud nine as their iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) clocked 30 years of release. They celebrated the milestone by unveiling a new bronze statue in Leicester Square, London. The statue captured their iconic dance pose from the hit song Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna.
Braving the cold and rain, the iconic Bollywood duo lit up the unveiling ceremony with radiant smiles, engaging with the press and delighting fans by recreating their legendary DDLJ poses. The bronze statue depicts Shah Rukh and Kajol in a signature pose from the film. They also recreated the pose after unveiling the statue.
Hours after the ceremony, SRK took to Instagram and celebrated the moment with his followers in full filmy style. He began the post with his iconic dialogue: "Bade bade deshon mein, aisi chhoti chhoti baatein hoti rehti hain, Senorita! Thrilled to unveil the bronze statue of Raj & Simran at London's Leicester Square today, celebrating 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)!"
He also shared a few pictures from the event, where Kajol's children, Yug and Nysa, were present. Interestingly, the kids wore a black leather jacket and a white suit, reminiscent of the outfits Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan sported in the Tujhe Dekha Toh song from DDLJ. SRK and Kajol were dressed to the nines for the event. The actor looked dapper in a black suit, while Kajol exuded grace in a stunning mint-green saree.
The bronze statue becomes the first-ever Indian film to be honoured with a statue in Leicester Square, London. It joins iconic characters from historic films, including Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Paddington, and Singin' in the Rain, as well as heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman.
Speaking at the launch, Shah Rukh Khan said, "DDLJ was made with a pure heart. We wanted to tell a love story, how it can bridge barriers, and how the world would be a better place if it had a lot of love in it. I think this is why DDLJ has had a lasting impact for over 30 years now! Personally, DDLJ is part of my identity, and it is humbling to see the film, and Kajol and me, receiving so much love since it was released."
Kajol reflected on what the honour means to her: "It's incredible to see Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge continue to receive so much love, even 30 years later. Watching the statue being unveiled in London felt like reliving a piece of our history - a story that has truly travelled across generations."
For those unversed, DDLJ tells the story of Raj and Simran, two non-resident Indians who fall in love during a trip across Europe and India, beginning on a train from King's Cross station. The location couldn't be more fitting, with Leicester Square featuring in DDLJ in a scene where Raj and Simran first cross paths.
