DDLJ’s Iconic Raj & Simran Statue Installed In London’s Iconic Leicester Square

Recently both SRK and Kajol’s statue was installed at London’s Iconic Leicester Square, SRK says “To Be Honest, I Had No Idea DDLJ Would Become This Phenomenon!…”

According to report recently
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s bronze statue featuring DDLJ’s Raj & Simran got installed in London’s Iconic Leicester Square.
SRK shared his excitement on installation on BRONZE STATUE FEATURING DDLJ’S SRK said “To be honest had no idea DDLJ would become this phenomenon! I’m very fortunate to have been part of cinema like this and very grateful. I think none of us, to be honest, had any idea DDLJ would become this in people’s hearts. I am sure Adi (Aditya Chopra) and all felt it would be a good film and everybody would like it, but I don’t think anyone would have ever imagined what it became and what it stands for.” actor further added “It’s very personal for both of us (Kajol & Him) and for the Indian Film industry! The UK, London, is quite responsible for our stardom in a way because we were doing well in our country, like other actors, but I think we started doing a lot better overseas, and what was known as oversea,s principally at that time, the biggest market was the UK. It started off as a set of youngsters making DDLJ, Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar were ADs then. It was a fun trip of 30-40 days, and we made it very fast, especially in Switzerland and England … quite a free-wheeling shooting, handheld, especially here in Leicester Square, we didn’t even tell anyone we did a quick scene and got away with it. I think it’s a moment of pride for Indian Cinema and rightly so for this to happen in UK, which started off the trend of Indian film being recognised the world over.” On the other hand Kajol shared her excitement and thought adding “It’s been 30 years, and we are happy to say it’s the longest running film not only in India only in the world, and it’s actually gone into the Guinness Book of World Record,s so super kicked to be a part of it. I don’t think we planned for DDLJ to become a global phenomenon for Indians and South Asians. I think somewhere down the line that DDLJ has become kind of a touchstone for Indians living abroad.” Opening about how recently installed statue will make country proud she said  “I think for all Indians who stay in the UK or come here, it might become a moment to go see the statue, to recognise their nostalgia for the film and there is also a familiarity and there is also a massive pull towards it. So, I’m hoping that everyone feels that touch of home when they see us here in Leicester Square.”

We congratulate SRK, Kajol and entire team of DDLJ for new achievement.