![]() It is one of the great gifts of Yash Chopra and his banner. DDLJ is a film that should not be missed by anyone. ![]() It is performed to perfection by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan. The one closest to my heart is "Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko", for its beautiful melody and very melancholic feel, which is aided by its blend of fantasy and reality on-screen. Every song comes in the right place and is sung and pictured exceptionally well. You wouldn't want to, right? That's because every song is a gem and is as important as every other scene. Just try to imagine you would be given to watch the movie with the songs edited out. The music is very well identified with the film and its story. The film's soundtrack is outstanding and is clearly one of the main reasons this film works so well and is unforgettable today. Anupam Kher is funny and entertaining as Raj's father. Amrish Puri is particularly impressive as the strict but soft-hearted father, and Jalal is touching as the woman who has lived life according to terms and does not want the same to happen to her daughter. Amrish Puri and Farida Jalal as Simran's parents provide great support. Kajol as the dreamy and poetic yet intransigent and smart Simran is exceptional, and she looks very hot throughout. Khan acts with great ease, wit and humour, and his inner fear of losing his beloved is always understood. ![]() Shahrukh Khan is incredible as Raj, a modern guy who understands the value of family and marriage, and yet he has the look of a careless fool who does not take anything seriously. They act from the heart, and ably bring their characters to life. Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, who undoubtedly form a great film couple, are both excellent in their roles. The only thing I regretted was the typical fight scene towards the end. The traditional wedding preparations in the second half are well-made the values they show, Raj's attempts to conquer Simran's father, and the couple's deepening relationship are interesting. Their separation at the end of the first half, when both make each other understand of their true feelings without explicitly admitting it, is moving. Raj and Simran's entire acquaintance and interaction in the first half is charming. There are many great moments in the film. The film relates their love story in a rather mesmerising way. Such people almost no longer exist nowadays. They were much more simple, respectful and full of life. Raj and Simran, the characters played by Shahrukh Khan and Kajol represent the last generation of youngsters who were innocent and naive. ![]() Yet, the film remains mainly a poignant, melancholic romance. It also shows the yearning of the first-generation NRIs who live far away from their homeland and for many reasons find it difficult to come back. Thirdly, it is one of the first films portraying Indians who live outside their country (in this case, London). Secondly, the many paradoxes it contains: it is powerful yet subtle, larger-than-life yet simple, funny yet sad, magical yet realistic, and so on. First and foremost, for its fresh, naive spirit. ![]() If you see it, you'll get that it's not very different as a love story. Aditya Chopra's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a superb example of the genius of Hindi commercial cinema. ![]()
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