31 Years of DDLJ! Lesser-known facts
A real shock for Kajol
During "Rukh Jaa O Dil," Raj drops Simran to the ground. Kajol was unaware of it, so her shocked reaction on the ground was genuine.
The movie`s title
The movie title was suggested by actress Kirron Kher (Anupam Kher`s wife), which was inspired by a song from the 1974 film Chor Machaye Shor.
The iconic leather jacket
The iconic leather jacket worn by Shah Rukh Khan was bought by Uday Chopra from a Harley-Davidson store in the United States.
The unique wardrobe choices
Celebrity stylist Manish Malhotra actually shortened Kajol`s iconic green skirt right on set to give it the exact look director Aditya Chopra wanted.
The record at the Maratha mandir
Maratha Mandir (Mumbai) has screened DDLJ continuously since its release on Oct 20, 1995, making it the longest-running film in the history of Indian cinema.
SRK was not the first choice
Tom Cruise was originally considered by Aditya Chopra for Raj when he envisioned a Hollywood-Bollywood crossover.
Saif rejected the role of Raj
Saif Ali Khan was the first actor offered the role of Raj before it went to SRK, who was initially reluctant to play a romantic hero.
Rashmika & Vijay on KWK S9