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Topic: DDLJ

Maratha Mandir is a time machine. Young SRK is a tequila shot

The only reason most of us like Raj is because he comes in a SRK-wrapped package. There simply is no other reason. Imagine any other actor playing Raj and you will get the ick.

DDLJ vs Dear Zindagi—how SRK’s words reflect two Indias, two generations

"SRK was the face of India’s post-liberalisation aspirations. By the time of Dear Zindagi, this had evolved to a focus on self-care and authenticity as understood by Gen Z,” said professor Shoma Munshi.

Shah Rukh Khan’s surprise appearance at DDLJ musical rehearsal—‘hearts skipped a beat’

The musical, marking the film’s 30th anniversary year, had its world premiere at The Old Globe in San Diego in 2022. Now, the show is getting ready to hit the stage in the UK.

DDLJ musical all set for UK premiere. It’ll have 18 new songs composed by Vishal-Sheykhar

Like in the original, Simran gets stranded with a handsome young man during her Europe holiday. But this time he's a firang, Roger, who is laidback and party-loving.

Kohrra subverts tropes of Punjabi romance & nostalgia. Mustard fields, NRI weddings

Randeep Jha’s Netflix show Kohrra is a police procedural exploring complex human psyche, and the many problems that plague Punjab’s society.

Austin Colby as Raj in Broadway’s DDLJ takes away the best part — NRIs turning desi

Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego is colonial appropriation at best with Colby playing Raj.

Pakistanis using Bollywood memes to celebrate Waqar, Misbah exit—from DDLJ to Chup Chup Ke

Some in Pakistan accused the coaches of destroying Pakistan cricket by resigning at crucial time — just before #T20WorldCup.

Dear woke Indians, please stop ruining DDLJ with your 2020 vision

After 25 years of being released, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is cringeworthy in 2020. But Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol’s film was progressive and feminist in 1995.

From DDLJ to Dil Chahta Hai, Bollywood has one act to thank — that one tight thappad

From gratuitous comedy to the turning point of a movie, a slap is an essential part of Bollywood’s history.

On Camera

India-EU FTA will change how US looks at trade with New Delhi. We must be ready

For India and the EU, the reliance on the US for security needs and on China for goods and services is associated with greater risks and vulnerability to major disruptions.

In Pinarayi’s pre-poll Kerala budget, gig hubs, global school and a welfare bonanza

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced the 2026-27 Kerala Budget Thursday.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.