The film holds the record as the longest-running film in Indian history, famously playing at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir for over 30 years as of early 2026. Key Cast and Crew Director: Aditya Chopra Producer: Yash Chopra (Yash Raj Films) Cast: Shah Rukh Khan as Raj Malhotra Kajol as Simran Singh Amrish Puri as Chaudhary Baldev Singh Anupam Kher as Dharamvir Malhotra Farida Jalal as Lajwanti "Lajjo" Singh
: Instead of eloping, Raj travels to India to win over her entire family and earn her father's blessing, leading to the iconic "Jaa Simran Jaa" train scene. Cultural Impact and Legacy Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Telugu Dubbed Movie
DDLJ popularised the trope of NRIs returning to their Indian roots, which became a staple in Tollywood blockbusters like Nuvvu Vostanante Nenoddantana . The film holds the record as the longest-running
The story follows Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol), two Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in London. Raj is a carefree, fun-loving rich brat, while Simran is a traditional, disciplined girl deeply rooted in Indian values. The story follows Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and