DDLJ celebrates 600 weeks in mumbai!!

SRK-Kajol starrer DDLJ celebrates 600 weeks in Mumbai

The magic of the evergreen romance keeps pulling audiences back to the Maratha Mandir theatre here.

Since its release on October 20,1995, the movie delighted audiences who fell in love with the Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol pairing, the fresh storyline and the lilting music. Silencing the skeptics in the industry, the movie opened to packed houses and rave reviews.

It was also the first Indian movie that was received well overseas by resident Indian audiences. Clearly, the passage of more than 11 years since release has done nothing to dim the affection that these audiences felt for the movie, a Yashraj Films spokesperson said.

DDLJ was director Aditya Chopra's first film, at the young age of 23, and his sure fire touch with the material heralded the arrival of a unique voice in Indian cinema, one who could sense the pulse of the youth, yet anchor them to their traditions and culture. DDLJ went on to become one of the largest grossers in Indian film history. The film swept that year's Filmfare Awards, picking up every single award of consequence, not to mention enduring love of the audiences.

In 2001, 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' broke the exhibition record, established by the movie 'Sholay' at Minerva Theatre (5 years: 1975-1980).