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DDLJ made its debut at Maratha Mandir’s Matinee show on October 20, 1995, and has continued to captivate audiences to this day. This enduring movie has an everlasting charm that keeps people coming to the theaters to relive its magic even after all these years.
Recently, Pooja Ruparel, the actress best known for her role as Chutki in the iconic movie ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (DDLJ), shared her thoughts on working with Shah Rukh Khan. She emphasized how Shah Rukh Khan has always remained warm and down-to-earth despite his immense stardom. She praised his generous and graceful nature, mentioning how he was a huge star by the time they worked together on DDLJ. According to Pooja, Shah Rukh Khan was helpful on set, offering tips and guidance like a supportive senior actor. She shared this in an interview with Bollywood Thikana.
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Pooja also shared her journey to being cast in DDLJ. She mentioned that it wasn’t Shah Rukh Khan but a call from Yash Chopra’s office inquiring about her after they noticed her work in the film “King Uncle.” They organized a photoshoot with her and Kajol to see if they looked like sisters. The chemistry between them during the photoshoot was fantastic, leading to her role in this iconic film.
‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ is considered a classic that played a pivotal role in the careers of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Shah Rukh Khan’s next project is Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki,’ following his releases of ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’ this year.