30 Years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Aditya Chopra's directorial musical romantic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge completed 30 years. Starring Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Amrish Puri in the lead roles, the film was released in theatres on 20th October 1995.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra. The film was produced by Yash Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films, which also served as its distributor. The film marked director Aditya Chopra's maiden collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Amrish Puri.
At the 41st Filmfare Awards, the film received 14 nominations and won 10 awards, while also winning 3 awards at the Screen Awards. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge marked the 9th film for Kajol in a lead role. Jatin–Lalit composed the music for this film, marking their maiden collaboration with director Aditya Chopra.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge marked the 15th film for Superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a lead role. Manmohan Singh handled the cinematography of this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Aditya Chopra.
At the 43rd National Film Awards, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge won a National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. The film marked the 3rd collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and music director duo Jatin–Lalit after Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman.
Keshav Naidu edited this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Aditya Chopra. The film featured notable supporting performances from Farida Jalal, Satish Shah, Achala Sachdev, Himani Shivpuri, Anupam Kher, Parmeet Sethi, Mandira Bedi, Pooja Ruparel, Anaita Shroff Adajania, and Lalit Tiwari
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was made on a budget of ₹4 crore and grossed ₹102.50 crore at the box office, emerging as a commercial success and an all-time blockbuster, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1995.
The film marked the 3rd collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol after Baazigar and Karan Arjun. Aditya Chopra faced difficulty convincing Shah Rukh Khan, who was hesitant about doing a romantic role. After Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan turned down the offer, Aditya continued to pursue Shah Rukh until he finally agreed.
Q: Who directed the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
A: The film was directed by Aditya Chopra.
Q: When was Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge released in
theatres?
A: The film was released in theatres on 20th October 1995.
Q: Who played the lead roles in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
A: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Amrish Puri played
the lead roles.
Q: Which production banner backed the film?
A: The film was produced by Yash Chopra under the banner of
Yash Raj Films, which also served as its distributor.
Q: What was significant about this film for Aditya Chopra?
A: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge marked the directorial debut
of Aditya Chopra.
Q: How many Filmfare Awards did the film win?
A: At the 41st Filmfare Awards, the film received 14
nominations and won 10 awards.
Q: How many Screen Awards did Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
win?
A: The film won 3 awards at the Screen Awards.
Q: Did the film win any National Film Award?
A: Yes, at the 43rd National Film Awards, it won the
National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Q: Who composed the music for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?
A: The music was composed by Jatin–Lalit, marking their
maiden collaboration with director Aditya Chopra.
Q: Who handled the cinematography for the film?
A: Manmohan Singh handled the cinematography, marking his
maiden collaboration with Aditya Chopra.
Q: Who edited the film?
A: Keshav Naidu edited the film, marking his first
collaboration with Aditya Chopra.
Q: What was the film’s box office performance?
A: Made on a budget of ₹4 crore, the film grossed ₹102.50
crore, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 1995 and an all-time
blockbuster.
Q: What position does this film hold in the careers of Shah
Rukh Khan and Kajol?
A: It was the 15th film for Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and the
9th film for Kajol in a lead role.
Q: How many collaborations had Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol done
before this film?
A: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge marked their 3rd
collaboration after Baazigar and Karan Arjun.
Q: Who were the notable supporting actors in the film?
A: The film featured supporting performances from Farida
Jalal, Satish Shah, Achala Sachdev, Himani Shivpuri, Anupam Kher, Parmeet
Sethi, Mandira Bedi, Pooja Ruparel, Anaita Shroff Adajania, and Lalit Tiwari.
Q: Did Shah Rukh Khan initially accept the film readily?
A: No, Shah Rukh Khan was hesitant about doing a romantic
role. After Saif Ali Khan and Aamir Khan turned down the offer, Aditya Chopra
continued to pursue Shah Rukh until he finally agreed.
Q: How many collaborations had Shah Rukh Khan and
Jatin–Lalit done before this film?
A: This was their 3rd collaboration after Kabhi Haan Kabhi
Naa and Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilwale_Dulhania_Le_Jayenge
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