Kajol Reflects on the Impact of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), starring kajol and Shah Rukh Khan, completed 30 years since its release this year.

To mark the milestone, a special event in London was organized, celebrating the film’s lasting legacy.

A statue featuring Shah Rukh Khan and kajol from the film was unveiled in Leicester Square, highlighting DDLJ’s global cultural impact.

The Moment kajol Realized DDLJ’s True Success

Speaking at the Just To Filmy Best of OTT Roundtable 2025, kajol shared a memorable anecdote.

She explained that sometimes a film’s true success goes beyond box office numbers.

Kajol recalled returning from Film City when she stopped at a traffic signal.

A truck driver pulled up beside her and silently stared, clearly recognizing her.

That simple moment made her realize the film had deeply connected with everyday people.

Kajol laughed while recalling the incident, saying it confirmed that DDLJ had truly touched hearts.

DDLJ Statue in London: A Special Honor

Kajol described the unveiling of the DDLJ statue in london as surreal and unbelievable.

She noted that the film was originally shot in london, making the honor even more meaningful.

According to her, the statue represents how far Indian cinema and its stories can travel.

She expressed pride in being part of a film that continues to resonate across generations.

Changing Perspectives of women in Storytelling

Kajol spoke about her evolving journey, especially in the OTT space.

She said that not only have her choices changed, but audience preferences have evolved as well.

Women today are seeing themselves differently and connecting more deeply with on-screen narratives.

Increased female viewership is influencing how stories are written and portrayed.

Kajol’s Recent Work

Kajol was last seen in Season 2 of The Trial, streaming on jio Hotstar.

She also appeared in the OTT film ‘Sarzameen’.

Her theatrical release ‘Maa’, a horror-mythology film, released this year but saw limited success.

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