The film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ) is one of the most memorable Bollywood films, and it has been 30 years since the release of this film. The film was made under the banner of Yash Raj Films and starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles. Many scenes of this film were shot in Britain, which also showed the romance of train travel. Now on the completion of 30 years of this film, UK Railways and Yash Raj Films have taken a new step, which has refreshed the memories related to the film.
An important scene of the film was shot at London's King's Cross railway station, where Shah Rukh and Kajol met for the first time. On this special occasion, UK Railways and Yash Raj Films have announced a cultural partnership, under which a musical adaptation of the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' 'Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical' is being prepared. This musical will be released on 29 May 2025 at Manchester Opera House and will run till 21 June.
'Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical' is an English language musical directed by Aditya Chopra. The story revolves around 'Simran', a British Indian woman who is engaged to a family friend in India. But the story takes a turn when she falls in love with a British boy 'Roger'. The main aim of this musical is to show the fusion of cultures of East and West. The music of this musical is composed by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani, while its lyrics and screenplay are written by Neil Benjamin. Its choreographers are Rob Ashford and Shruti Merchant.
This musical, which will revive the memories of 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', is an attempt to show the diversity and unity in Britain. Suzanne Donnelly, Executive Director, UK Railways, said, “We are very happy to partner with Yash Raj Films and this is a great way to celebrate the romance of rail travel and the power of connections across the world. Rail travel has long inspired filmmakers and shaped our cultural heritage.”
This initiative not only honours the 30-year journey of the film but also introduces a new generation to the romance and cultural significance of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
