Does anyone find DDLJ overrated - Page 4

In defense of Simran, even though I completely didn't relate to her either. She didn't know whether Raj loved her back or not until he came to India. So it was silly for her to rebel over one sided love. When he did come she asked him to run away but it was he who insisted her could win over her father. Her father was always in England but his heart remained in India. He wanted to show him that one can live abroad and still be rooted.

Also, she completely looked through Kuljeet. Anyone who studied him for more than a minute could tell he was a scum bag. I would have definitely put my foot down and said I was not going to marry Kuljeet regardless of Raj. But I am definitely of a different generation.

Even Kajol said Simran irritated her. And she wished she managed to do justice to her regardless.

Originally posted by: nigahen

QSQT is an even older movie but it doesnt seem dated at all. DDLJ is just so superficial and made up.

The cast system is brought up a lot in QSQT. But the lead def had a spine and were more admirable.

Its one of my favorite SRK movies ⭐️⭐️

Originally posted by: nigahen

QSQT is an even older movie but it doesnt seem dated at all. DDLJ is just so superficial and made up.

Especially the romance. I think the romance is timeless & very real. No OTT. Every scene between the leads was casual, normal & sweet. It is almost a decade older than DDLJ. I think DDLJ showed to many that you can get your love without running away which was a noble attempt. But having lived life now I know that sometimes running away is the best option as long as you are financially ok. Lol. Anyways it all depends on the situation.

Originally posted by: LifeOLicious

Especially the romance. I think the romance is timeless & very real. No OTT. Every scene between the leads was casual, normal & sweet. It is almost a decade older than DDLJ. I think DDLJ showed to many that you can get your love without running away which was a noble attempt. But having lived life now I know that sometimes running away is the best option as long as you are financially ok. Lol.

Originally posted by: LifeOLicious

^yes but females not speaking up was way too common back then. Females becoming marrtyrs, giving up love for family, giving up dreams etc was just everyday occurrences. It still is for many but I am glad to see the young ones today speaking up for what they want. Today's Simrans fight back! Back then they became martyrs.

Originally posted by: grumpydwarf

The cast system is brought up a lot in QSQT. But the lead def had a spine and were more admirable.

Nope! It deserves every bit of the praise and accolades it's been receiving all these years.

My parents got married in 1984. They didn't even get to see each other. Again all worked out and they have had a happy married life but my point is times were different back then. DDLJ was even considered progressive to some. Again my parents would never force me to marry someone. I would just have to say "NO" without even giving a valid reason. It would end the story right then and there. I guess it just a reflection of changing times.

As for the question posed by the TM, DDLJ is not overrated. It has its significance for the time it was released. It may not stand the test of time due to the OTT ness of the romance & all the harassment Raj inflicted on Simran during courtship lol or that Simran was so docile but it's not overrated.