1,000 weeks on, DDLJ's romance with Bollywood lovers continues

It tugged at the heartstrings of the young, middle-aged and the old alike when it released way back in 1995. Even a thousand weeks after its run at the box office, Shah Rukh Khan-starrer romantic drama 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ) continues to be "cherished" by youths, who consider it an 

"ideal love story".When the film, debut-directed by Aditya Chopra, released Oct 20, 1995,

 it came as a refreshing change as well as a clutter breaking and trend-making entertainer with all 

ingredients of a Bollywood masala potboiler -- love, romance, comedy, action, melodrama, thrills, songs and dance -- put together cohesively to tell a story of the victory of true love.DDLJ has a 

simple story -- a fun loving London-bred Punjabi boy Raj meets an NRI simpleton Simran (Kajol) during an European holiday. Love blossoms between them, but winning over the girl's conservative 

family is not a cakewalk for the hero, who then makes every effort to take his 'dulhania' (bride) with him. 

'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' continues to be "cherished" by youths, who consider it an "ideal love story".Such was the film's effect that most young girls felt love was all about 'finding their Raj', boys idolised SRK's ways of fighting his way to get the love of his life, while the picture perfect family scenes reflected the fun and frolic of a typical Punjabi household -- whether it was Amrish Puri's 

strict yet loving father's character, Farida Jalal's emotional motherly act or Anupam Kher's goofy portrayal of the boy's 'Pops'.Muskan Agarwal, a 21-year-old, says "everything about the movie rocks"."Its filmy dialogues, beautiful outdoor shooting locales to superhit songs...it's great that the

  movie is completing 1,000 weeks. They should still make movies like DDLJ," said the Bollywood fanatic.The film's songs like "Tujhe dekha toh ye jaana sanam", "Mehndi lagaa ke rakhna", "Ruk ja oh dil deewane" and "Mere khwabon mein jo aaye" continue to be played even today. 

For 22-year-old Ranjeet Rajotia, the chemistry shared by SRK and Kajol -- one of Bollywood's best onscreen couples -- in DDLJ, surpasses their pairing in all their other films.

"SRK and Kajol have worked together in a lot of blockbusters but DDLJ will always be recognised as their best work till date," Ranjeet said about the film, which won 10 Filmfare Awards, including best film, best actor, best actress and best director at the 1996 edition of the ceremony. 

Produced by the late Yash Chopra, the film this year started its 20th year of uninterrupted run at the iconic Maratha Mandir cinema hall in Mumbai and it now holds the record of the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema.

While the youngsters have already seen the film enough times, watching it on the day it completes its 1,000 weeks is special in its own way for them. 

"Can't wait to watch 'DDLJ' at Maratha Mandir. I really want to blow whistles when SRK fights on screen and hoot when Kajol turns around during the famous 'palat' moment," said Meghna Mathur, who was perhaps only a year old when the movie released.

The theatre is fully booked for the special milestone screening, Manoj Desai, managing director, Maratha Mandir, told IANS. 

DDLJ even appealed to those who aren't particularly fond of Bollywood entertainers and prefer sci-fi Hollywood movies.

Said Gopal Rathore: "I'm not into Bollywood movies but DDLJ is something I've always cherished. It's an all-time classic. It's always good to watch an ordinary couple go through extraordinary lengths to be together in the end."

A lot of emotional viewers ended up shedding tears during the movie, and it hasn't been any different for the new generation.

"When I first saw 'DDLJ' it made me cry. After watching the movie, almost every girl started expecting some Raj to walk into her life and love her the same way that he did in the movie, at least I did," said Ashra Sachdeva. 

There are many unforgettable aspects of the film -- the plush yellow mustard fields, the Swiss cow bell, SRK's 'Senorita' and 'Bade bade shehron mein choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain" dialogues, Kajol's pristine white salwar suit and the famous climax, where Kajol runs towards her bruised lover, who's already aboard a moving train.

Gushes Ria Malhotra, a 26-year-old: "The scene was repeated with SRK and Deepika Padukone in 'Chennai Express', but nothing can beat the charm of DDLJ, where a father tells his daughter to go and live her life to the fullest with the love of her life."

Ranveer Singh thanks his fans

After his debut in Band Baaja Baaraat four years ago, actor Ranveer Singh has established himself as a dependable hero in Bollywood. With his boy-next-door image, Ranveer Singh has been part of many prestigious production houses including Yash Raj and Dharma Productions. 

After his debut in Band Baaja Baaraat four years ago, actor Ranveer Singh has established himself as a dependable hero in Bollywood. With his boy-next-door image, Ranveer Singh has been part of many prestigious production houses including Yash Raj and Dharma Productions.Initially written off as a hyperactive actor, Ranveer Singh channelised all his energy in presenting himself as a bankable actor. 

 An outsider to the industry, bagging a role in Sanjay Leela Bhanbsali’s Ram-Leela is a commendable feat.Though Ranveer Singh has had a spooky dressing sense in initial days of his career, he is being counted among the best dressed actors now.

 With a raw sex appeal, Ranveer Singh has also ventured into an area which was never trod by any other actor – an add for a contraceptive company.The actor, who has completed four years of his journey in Bollywood, is also posting a series of pics on Instagram with hashtag 

About Keira Knightley

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Bollywood Actress who can't speak Hindi

When Hema Malini and Sridevi came from the South to Bollywood, clueless about the stree-ling and pul-ling of the Hindi language, they worked on their Hindi to become no.1. Katrina Kaif got there without making an effort to master the language. That's a bit like batting for India without knowing how to hold the bat...Or doing an item song without knowing how to wriggle and pout. But Katrina has managed it. She isn't alone. Here's looking at other shuddh-angrezi memsahibs of Bollywood.

Watch Rohit Sharma world record

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Congratulate Rohit Sharma on his world record 264!

Kolkata, Nov 13: India batsman Rohit Sharma set two world records in One Day International cricket history by hitting his second double century here at the Eden Gardens today.

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He is the first batsman in ODIs to hit two double hundreds and on way to the landmark also registered the highest ever individual score in 50-over international cricket, beating Virender Sehwag's 219. Today's was Rohit's 5th ODI hundred.

Rohit Sharma sets world records at Eden

Rohit celebrates

Rohit celebrates his historic double century

Rohit, on Thursday, scored a magnificent 264 against Sri Lanka in the 4th ODI to set records. The right-hander had previously hit 209 in Bangalore last year, against Australia. This was his comeback match after being sidelined due to an injury since August.

The 27-year-old smashed records on way to a brilliant 264 (173 balls, 33x4, 9x6). India amassed 404/5 thanks to the opener's history-making knock. Rohit's outstanding innings ended on the final ball when he was caught at long off by Mahela Jayawardene off Nuwan Kulasekara. He was dropped on 4 by Thisara Perera.

So far, there have been 4 double hundreds in ODIs and all belong to India. Sachin Tendulkar was the first and then Virender Sehwag. Now, Rohit has two.

It was a day when Rohit punished all Sri Lankan bowlers. He started off slowly in the company of Ajinkya Rahane but found his rhythm later. He took 72 balls to score his first 50 but accelerated after the half century. He toyed with the bowling attack, smashing the visitors to all parts of the historic Eden Gardens ground, which is celebrating 150 years.

This is how Rohit progressed to each 50

1st 50 off 72 balls

2nd 50 off 28 (100 in 100)

3rd 50 off 25 (150 in 125)

4th 50 off 26 (200 in 151)

5th 50 off 15 (250 in 166)

Narendra Modi's ministers List

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out the first expansion of his council of ministers on Sunday inducting former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar and former NDA minister Suresh Prabhu, both known for their administrative acumen, as well as BJP general secretary Jagat Prakash Nadda and former UPA minister Choudhary Birender Singh in the cabinet. The portfolios for the new ministers were announced late on Sunday night.

Here is list of ministers: