'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ) was recently highlighted by The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in a ranking of favorite romance films involving travel. The 1995 Bollywood classic, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, continues to captivate audiences decades after its release. Kajol responded to the post on X, enthusiastically endorsing the film as her favorite.
The Academy shared stills from various romantic films, including 'DDLJ', 'You Me and Tuscany', 'The Holiday', and 'Eat Pray Love', asking followers to name their favorite travel romance.
'DDLJ' marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra and was produced by his father, the late Yash Chopra. The film tells the story of Raj and Simran, two non-resident Indians who fall in love during a European holiday. When Simran returns to India for an arranged marriage, Raj follows her to win over her family and seek her father’s blessing.
The film celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol commemorated the milestone by unveiling a bronze statue of their iconic pose from the film at Leicester Square in London, a first for an Indian movie.
The Academy is the body that governs the Oscars (formally known as The Academy Awards) and frequently gives shoutouts to international films, including many from India, on social media.
