TIL Desk Bollywood/ ‘Raj’ is one of the numerous screen names that superstar Shah Rukh Khan is synonymous with. To commemorate 23 years of ‘Dil Wale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (DDLJ), King Khan took to Twitter to thank fans for falling in love with Raj and Simran (played by Kajol) and for keeping their “love story alive on the big screen for 1200 weeks non-stop.”
“A special journey that began 23 years ago, goes on even today. Your love has kept Raj & Simran’s story alive on the big screen for 1200 weeks non-stop. Thank u for falling in love with us so unconditionally for so many years! #23YearsOfDDLJ,” wrote the ‘Zero’ star.
Aditya Chopra’s maiden film as director, DDLJ released on October 19, 1995. It won 10 Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director at the 1996 edition of the ceremony. Earlier last week, the ‘Helicopter Eela’ star had taken to social media to mark the special occasion. She said that DDLJ will always be an incredibly special film.
