Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently shared an emotional moment as he revisited the railway station where the iconic train scene from the 1995 blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) was filmed. Standing at the same location after 36 years, he expressed that it felt as if time had paused.
Anupam Kher Recalls the Iconic Scene
Anupam, who played Shah Rukh Khan's father Dharamvir Malhotra in the Aditya Chopra film, shared a video from the spot. In the clip, he said, "I've come to a railway station. An iconic scene of an iconic film was shot here 36 years back. It is in Indian cinema's history that every Indian all over the world must have seen that scene and remembered it."
Memories of the Shoot
Recalling the scene, he described: "Simran runs. Amrish ji says, 'Ja Simran ja, jee le apni zindagi.' And Simran runs from here, and the train is there. Shah Rukh is there, and then he extends his hand, and Simran runs in a lehenga and gets into it." He also remembered the fight sequence involving his character and Bittu, noting that the structure wasn't there at that time. He fondly recalled the presence of Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra, saying, "We had a great time."
Nostalgia and Gratitude
Anupam compared the experience to visiting Sicily for a Godfather sequence, calling it iconic. He thanked the late Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra for making him part of the film. In his caption, he wrote in Hindi, expressing that shooting at the same place after 36 years was an emotional and nostalgic experience, and he never imagined the scene would become one of the most memorable in Indian cinema.
Wish for Tourism Development
He urged the Government of Maharashtra to develop the location as a tourist destination, stating, "Around the world, such film locations become a part of people's memories and emotions. Here too, this cinematic heritage should be preserved with the same respect. Magic does not exist only in films... it also resides in certain places."
About Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
DDLJ, also known as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, tells the story of Raj and Simran, two young non-resident Indians who fall in love during a European vacation. Raj strives to win over Simran's family, as her father has promised her hand to his friend's son. The film remains a landmark in Indian cinema.
