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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 can face multi-front conflicts with hostile Dhaka. New Delhi missed chance to engage BNP

India's projects related to BIMSTEC, Look-East-Act-East and Indian Ocean Rim Association could suffer a setback, impacting trade with South Asia and the South-South Cooperation agenda.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

IAF’s leased KC-135 lands in Agra, American firm’s pilots to man mid-air refueller

India’s refueller fleet comprises six Russian Ilushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing huge maintenance and serviceability issues.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.