Shah Rukh Khan Birthday Special: When the King of romance said, “Between Kajol and I, we have five children, and none of them is older than DDLJ”
On Shah Rukh Khan’s 59th birthday, author Mohar Basu released a compelling new book titled Shah Rukh Khan: Legend, Icon, Star, capturing the unparalleled legacy of one of Bollywood’s most iconic actors. Basu’s book dives into Khan’s career-defining role as Raj Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) and offers fans a nostalgic look atRead More The post Shah Rukh Khan Birthday Special: When the King of romance said, “Between Kajol and I, we have five children, and none of them is older than DDLJ” appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
On Shah Rukh Khan’s 59th birthday, author Mohar Basu released a compelling new book titled Shah Rukh Khan: Legend, Icon, Star, capturing the unparalleled legacy of one of Bollywood’s most iconic actors. Basu’s book dives into Khan’s career-defining role as Raj Malhotra in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) and offers fans a nostalgic look at a film that has stood the test of time, bridging generations of audiences worldwide.
DDLJ: The “Favorite Child” of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol
Celebrating DDLJ’s milestone achievements, Shah Rukh Khan once shared a heartfelt sentiment at a special event at Maratha Mandir: “Between Kajol and I, we have five children, and none of them is older than this film. Humara sabse accha bachcha DDLJ hi hai [Our favorite child is DDLJ].” The 1995 release quickly became a cultural touchstone, securing its place as Bollywood’s longest-running film and transforming Khan’s on-screen character, Raj, into a beloved symbol of romance and optimism.
The Story Behind the Iconic DDLJ Poster
The unforgettable poster of DDLJ, with Khan lifting Kajol on his shoulders, has its own lighthearted backstory. During an interview with Curly Tales, Kajol reminisced about the shoot, recalling how she kept checking on Khan, worried about whether he could carry her weight. Laughing, she said, “I think it took a hit on his masculinity. He was like, ‘How can you say this? I am a guy.’” Despite his confidence, Khan ended up with a frozen shoulder, a memory both actors look back on with fondness.
This memorable image was recreated years later by director Rohit Shetty for Dilwale (2015), which brought Shah Rukh and Kajol back together onscreen on the 20th anniversary of DDLJ. Khan posted the updated version on Twitter with the caption, “All looked happy that I picked Kajol again,” reminding fans of the duo’s timeless chemistry.
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