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Karan Johar RECALLS Shah Rukh Khan’s reaction to wearing tight jeans in DDLJ; reveals how they became friends

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Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan are one of the most loved actor-director duos in the film industry. It is not unknown that they have been friends for more than 28 years, which started during Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. During a recent interview, KJo recalled how he became a part of DDLJ and shared the story of becoming friends with SRK at the sets.

Karan Johar shares his story of becoming friends with Shah Rukh Khan during DDLJ

During a roundtable conversation on Galatta Plus, Karan Johar shared that he had not attended any film school even though his father produced films. He thanked Aditya Chopra who convinced him to be part of movies and hired him as an assistant director on Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. Sharing how his first job was to look for a costume for Shah Rukh Khan from the boxes that contained costumes from late Sridevi starrer Chandni, the filmmaker recalled meeting SRK at the film set.

In his meeting with Shah Rukh, Karan told him, “You should wear tight jeans, your body shape would look better in tighter jeans. You should show your Adam’s apple because girls think it is very attractive.”

To this, SRK reacted and called for Aditya Chopra. Recalling SRK’s words, KJo shared that the actor asked Aditya who he (Karan Johar) was and why was he telling him to show his Adam’s apple and wear tight jeans.

“Adi told him, ‘He is a townie, he knows all these things, so just listen to him.’ So, Shah Rukh wore that costume and I thought I had found my calling,” Karan recalled.

About Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was released in 1995. Apart from SRK, the cast of the film also includes Kajol, Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri, and others.

The story follows Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) meet on a vacation through Europe and fall in love. When Raj discovers that Simran has already been promised to another man, he follows her to India to win her and her father over.

Shah Rukh Khan’s work front

Work-wise, King Khan gave us three back-to-back blockbusters in 2023 namely Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. The actor recently revealed in an interview with MBC while promoting Dunki in the Middle East that he is set to commence shooting for his next project in March-April 2024, signaling a much-anticipated return to the big screen within the next 12-15 months.

ALSO READ: Karan Johar admits paying people off to get positive feedback for his ‘average’ working films

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January 2, 2024
DDLJ to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham: 5 Karwa Chauth scenes from Bollywood movies that hold a special place

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India is a country that has multiple festivals throughout the year. A glimpse of these celebrations can also be seen in Bollywood movies and TV shows. Karwa Chauth is one such festival that showcases the marital bond between a couple. As the country celebrates the occasion today, let us take a look at some of the memorable Karwa Chauth scenes from iconic Bollywood movies that live rent-free in the minds of cinephiles.

Memorable Karwa Chauth scenes from Bollywood movies

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Simran (played by Kajol) and Raj (played by Shah Rukh Khan) won our hearts with their undying love for each other. The way she pretends to be sick in order to break the fast at the hands of Raj is indeed impressive. Moreover, the scene where they break Karva Chauth fast together is just adorable.

Yes Boss

Rahul Joshi (Shah Rukh Khan) never thought that his wife Seema Kapoor (Juhi Chawla) would observe a fast for him on Karva Chauth. However, to his shock, she does. Guilty of disrespecting his wife, he apologizes to her and succeeds in convincing her. Directed by Aziz Mirza, the romantic comedy film is based on the 1993 film For Love Or Money.

Baghban

The 2003 movie showed the pure love between Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan’s characters who long to live together in their old days. The heart-melting Karwa Chauth scene in the film is testimony of the marital bond the elderly couple share in the Ravi Chopra movie. The way the couple breaks their fast over the phone is sure to leave anyone emotional.

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Chand Chupa Badal Mein is one of the iconic songs of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie. However, it shows the pain of the female lead, Aishwarya Rai’s character who reminisces about the happy time when she celebrated the festival with the love of her life Salman Khan.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Needless to say, the movie is one of the iconic films of Bollywood. In the multi-starrer movie, we got to know that the mother-in-law sends sargi to her daughter-in-law on the occasion of Karwa Chauth. But what made us smile was how Kajol eventually received it from her MIL after years of her parting ways with her in-laws. The song and dance that happen during the festivities in the track Bole Chudiyan Bole Kangna is still one of the best in the film.

ALSO READ: Karwa Chauth 2023: Kiara Advani to Parineeti Chopra; 8 celebs who will celebrate special day for first time

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October 31, 2023
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ Re-Releases In India, Earns $28,103

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A poster of the iconic Hindi film ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’.

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Yash Raj Films re-released their hit romantic film from the 90s, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge on November 2 and the film continued to charm audiences even 27 years after it hit theatres in 1995. The Hindi film was re-released in select theatres to mark the 57th birthday of the lead star Shah Rukh Khan. The film is fondly known as DDLJ and collected $28,103 on the day it re-released.

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge was released with subsidized rates of $1.2 and it saw full-house at many theatres where it released across India. PVR Cinemas screened DDLJ in 18 cities including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh among others on November 2 in India. Cinema chains INOX and Cinepolis also released the 1995 film in select theatres.

Talking about the re-release, the film’s star Khan says in a press statement, “DDLJ has been an extremely special film for me. I am grateful for all the love I have been receiving over the years for the film. Bringing it back on my birthday just makes it more special.”

Vice President – Distribution at Yash Raj Films Rohan Malhotra also says that the film has shaped pop culture and is the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema. “It is our biggest IP and it is symbolic to the deep bond that Shah Rukh Khan & Aditya Chopra’s YRF share. SRK is an icon who has graced Indian cinema with path-breaking films and it is our honour to celebrate his birthday and treat his fans to one of his most memorable films of his incredibly successful career.”

Originally released on October 20, 1995, the film shattered box office records and is the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema. It has been running in a Mumbai theatre for more than 25 years. In 2020, DDLJ was released in Germany, UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland and Estonia.

Starring Khan alongside Kajol, Amrish Puri and Farida Jalal in important roles, the film traced the story of a non-resident Indian family. Simran (Kajol) lived her entire life as per Indian traditions and rules set by her dad Baldev (Puri) and after completing college, she convinces him to allow her on a trip to Europe with her friends where she meets Raj (Khan) and falls in love with him. The film traces the journey that Simran and Raj undertake to convince her family to agree with their union despite their orthodox thoughts. The film struck a chord with the audience and continues to charm them.

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November 5, 2022