
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · Movie · G · 190 min · ★ 8.5 · 95% critics
A carefree young man meets a sheltered woman on a trip abroad, and their unexpected connection grows into something deeper. When she returns to India for an arranged marriage, he follows, determined to win her family’s approval while navigating tradition, expectations, and mounting pressure from those around her.
Also known as Lovers Will Walk Off with the Bride · The Big-Hearted Will Win the Bride · The Brave Heart Will Take the Bride · The Big-Hearted Will Take the Bride Away
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Details
- Original title
- दिलवाले दुल्हनिया ले जायेंगे
- Years
- 1995
- Release date
- 1995-10-20
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 190 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.5/10 (4,592 votes)
About
If you enjoy big, emotional romances about love versus family expectations—with music, comedy, and high-stakes tension—this is a classic; Not for you if you dislike long runtimes or older, sometimes dated courtship; similar to Veer-Zaara and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
Pros: beloved classic romance; catchy songs; strong performances | Cons: very long runtime; dated relationship moments; melodramatic at times
Themes
- family's daily life
- family history
- love-hate relationship
- family drama
- love affair
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Award — Best Dialogue · 1996
- Filmfare Award — Best Director · 1996
- Filmfare Award — Best Actress · 1996
- Filmfare Award — Best Actor · 1996
- Filmfare Award — Best Film · 1996
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- National Film Award — Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment · 1995
Cast & crew

Kajol
as Simran Singh

Shah Rukh Khan
as Raj Malhotra

Amrish Puri
as Chaudhry Baldev Singh

Farida Jalal
as Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh

Anupam Kher
as Dharamvir Malhotra

Pooja Ruparel
as Rajeshwari "Chutki" Singh

Parmeet Sethi
as Kuljeet Singh

Satish Shah
as Ajit Singh, Kuljeet's Father

Mandira Bedi
as Preeti Singh, Kuljeet's Sister

Achala Sachdev
as Simran's Grandmother
Directed by Aditya Chopra