Three decades after its Oct. 20, 1995 release, Aditya Chopra ‘s “ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge ” continues to reign as India’s most beloved romantic film, with stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol reflecting on the historic blockbuster’s unprecedented cultural impact.

The Yash Raj Films production tells the story of Raj and Simran, two young British Indians who fall in love during a European vacation, only to face the challenge of winning over Simran’s traditional father. The film became a cultural phenomenon, notably holding the record for the longest continuous theatrical run at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir cinema, where it continues to play to this day.

Khan and Kajol’s portrayals of the iconic couple have become one of the definitive cinematic representations of love in Indian cinema, ma

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