Three decades after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge released on the big screen, the film continues to makes waves across the globe. Now, in what could be termed as a first for any Indian movie, a bronze statue of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol striking a pose from their 1995 blockbuster film will be erected at the Leicester Square in London.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
It will join the 'Scenes in the Square' movie trail in Leicester Square, the Heart of London Business Alliance announced on Wednesday.<o:p></o:p>
The statue will be unveiled in the spring of this year- months ahead of DDLJ&rsquo;s 30th release anniversary which falls in October.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Significance of Leicester Square in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge<o:p></o:p></h2>
The film was the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra and was produced by his filmmaker-father Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. DDLJ was prominently shot in the UK and followed the love story of two young non-resident Indians Raj and Simran who fall in love during a vacation through Europe with their friends. <o:p></o:p>
It's around Leicester Square in the film where Raj and Simran first cross paths, albeit unbeknown to one another.<o:p></o:p>
According to a press release, the new statue will be positioned along the eastern terrace, outside the Odeon cinema, honouring the scene from the film. Other London locations featured in DDLJ include Horseguards Avenue, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and King's Cross Station.<o:p></o:p>
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Mark Williams, deputy chief executive at the Heart of London Business Alliance, said it's fantastic to have the opportunity to add "titans of international cinema" Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol to their trail.<o:p></o:p>
"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the most successful and important Bollywood films of all time, and we're excited by the prospect of bringing to the trail the first film that actually features Leicester Square as a location.<o:p></o:p>
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"The statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood and a celebration of London's rich diversity. We're in no doubt it will attract fans from all around the world to Leicester Square, the home of film and entertainment," Williams said in a statement.<o:p></o:p>
When DDLJ released 30 years ago, the film became a defining moment for Indian cinema, capturing the hearts of everyone who saw it all over the globe, said Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-darr-to-re-release-in-theatres-check-release-date-inside-8922183">Shah Rukh Khan's Darr to re-release in theatres, check release date inside</a> <o:p></o:p>
"We're thrilled to be the first Indian film to be represented in &lsquo;Scenes in the Square'. It also marks 30 years of DDLJ, a film that has spread love and joy globally and shows the cultural impact it has had in UK.<o:p></o:p>
"We are honoured that our superstars and our film are being recognised on the world stage alongside the Hollywood elite, from Gene Kelly to Laurel &amp; Hardy to Harry Potter. This statue will be a great way to express the international appeal of Indian movies and build bridges amongst communities through cinema," Widhani added.<o:p></o:p>
Over the years, DDLJ has emerged as a pop culture phenomenon, with a new musical based on the film, Come Fall In Love &ndash; The DDLJ Musical set to premiere at the Manchester Opera House on May 29.<o:p></o:p>
<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>(With agency inputs)<o:p></o:p>

Bollywood | Entertainment DDLJ was prominently shot in the UK and followed the love story of two young non-resident Indians Raj and Simran who fall in love during a vacation through Europe with their friends.

Three decades after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge released on the big screen, the film continues to makes waves across the globe. Now, in what could be termed as a first for any Indian movie, a bronze statue of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol striking a pose from their 1995 blockbuster film will be erected at the Leicester Square in London. It will join the 'Scenes in the Square' movie trail in Leicester Square, the Heart of London Business Alliance announced on Wednesday. The statue will be unveiled in the spring of this year- months ahead of DDLJ’s 30th release anniversary which falls in October. Significance of Leicester Square in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge The film was the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra and was produced by his filmmaker-father Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. DDLJ was prominently shot in the UK and followed the love story of two young non-resident Indians Raj and Simran who fall in love during a vacation through Europe with their friends. It's around Leicester Square in the film where Raj and Simran first cross paths, albeit unbeknown to one another. According to a press release, the new statue will be positioned along the eastern terrace, outside the Odeon cinema, honouring the scene from the film. Other London locations featured in DDLJ include Horseguards Avenue, Hyde Park, Tower Bridge and King's Cross Station. Kajol defends her 'rude behaviour' with paps: 'I will not edit myself' Mark Williams, deputy chief executive at the Heart of London Business Alliance, said it's fantastic to have the opportunity to add "titans of international cinema" Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol to their trail. "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is one of the most successful and important Bollywood films of all time, and we're excited by the prospect of bringing to the trail the first film that actually features Leicester Square as a location. Jab We Met, DDLJ And More! How Bollywood Will Look In Studio Ghibli World "The statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood and a celebration of London's rich diversity. We're in no doubt it will attract fans from all around the world to Leicester Square, the home of film and entertainment," Williams said in a statement. When DDLJ released 30 years ago, the film became a defining moment for Indian cinema, capturing the hearts of everyone who saw it all over the globe, said Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films. Shah Rukh Khan's Darr to re-release in theatres, check release date inside "We're thrilled to be the first Indian film to be represented in ‘Scenes in the Square'. It also marks 30 years of DDLJ, a film that has spread love and joy globally and shows the cultural impact it has had in UK. "We are honoured that our superstars and our film are being recognised on the world stage alongside the Hollywood elite, from Gene Kelly to Laurel & Hardy to Harry Potter. This statue will be a great way to express the international appeal of Indian movies and build bridges amongst communities through cinema," Widhani added. Over the years, DDLJ has emerged as a pop culture phenomenon, with a new musical based on the film, Come Fall In Love – The DDLJ Musical set to premiere at the Manchester Opera House on May 29. (With agency inputs)

Statue of Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol from DDLJ to be installed at Leicester Square in London

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"The game was really lost in the field, I thought we were sloppy in the field, and we just lacked accuracy under pressure at certain times," Fleming reckoned after the loss.
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"We were put under pressure by a fine innings [from Arya] but we've got to be better than that in terms of shutting it down. So that's where the game got away from us. We're 18 runs short in a big run chase, so we can look at three sixes here and there. It's been a frustrating season so far. The catching has been poor, but it was poor from both sides tonight. Whether it was something in the light I'm not sure but certainly for us that was an area of concern," he added.
Nothing has come together for CSK this season including both batting and bowling.
In the game against PBKS they had taken quick wickets, in fact five of them for less than 100 in eight overs, but failed to stop 24-year-old Priyansh Arya who went to hit second-fastest ton by an Indian in the IPL.
Out of Punjab's 219 runs, Arya scored 103 off 42 balls which were laced with seven fours and nine sixes. Apart from him, finisher Shashank Singh scored unbeaten 52 off 36 balls and Marco Jansen hit 34 not out in 19 balls.
While chasing, CSK did send MS Dhoni up the order and the talisman batter did give the fans hope. Dhoni, however, guided a leg-side full toss on the first ball of the last over in the hands of the fine-leg as CSK managed just nine of 28 runs required in the remaining balls.

Conway just couldn’t accelerate when it mattered most. After Dube’s dismissal, with 69 needed off 25 balls, Conway struggled, managing only 9 runs from 6 balls. Cricket Sports

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephan Fleming has acknowledged that the current season has been a frustrating one of them so far. The statement came after CSK again failed to chase another 180+ total - this time against Punjab Kings on Tuesday (Apr 8). Chasing 220, CSK managed to score 201 but still lost the game by 18 runs and Fleming blamed it on poor fielding. "The game was really lost in the field, I thought we were sloppy in the field, and we just lacked accuracy under pressure at certain times," Fleming reckoned after the loss. Also Read: IPL 2025 | 'Will talk to the IPL about...,' KKR skipper Rahane reignites pitch debate after loss vs LSG in run-fest at home "We were put under pressure by a fine innings [from Arya] but we've got to be better than that in terms of shutting it down. So that's where the game got away from us. We're 18 runs short in a big run chase, so we can look at three sixes here and there. It's been a frustrating season so far. The catching has been poor, but it was poor from both sides tonight. Whether it was something in the light I'm not sure but certainly for us that was an area of concern," he added. Nothing has come together for CSK this season including both batting and bowling. In the game against PBKS they had taken quick wickets, in fact five of them for less than 100 in eight overs, but failed to stop 24-year-old Priyansh Arya who went to hit second-fastest ton by an Indian in the IPL. Out of Punjab's 219 runs, Arya scored 103 off 42 balls which were laced with seven fours and nine sixes. Apart from him, finisher Shashank Singh scored unbeaten 52 off 36 balls and Marco Jansen hit 34 not out in 19 balls. While chasing, CSK did send MS Dhoni up the order and the talisman batter did give the fans hope. Dhoni, however, guided a leg-side full toss on the first ball of the last over in the hands of the fine-leg as CSK managed just nine of 28 runs required in the remaining balls.

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Glenn Maxwell has been fined and given a demerit point for breaking the IPL code of conduct during the Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings match on Tuesday (April 8 ) at Mullanpur stadium.
Maxwell, the explosive batter for Punjab Kings, got out quickly in the first innings. He was dismissed by CSK spinner R Ashwin on the second ball he faced. After getting out, he reacted in a way that broke the IPL&rsquo;s code of conduct. The IPL did not say exactly what he did, but he was guilty of abuse of fixtures and fittings during the match. This means he may have hit or damaged something in anger.
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He admitted to the mistake and accepted the punishment. For this Level 1 offence, he was fined 25% of his match fee and got one demerit point on his record.
Maxwell has not had a great season so far. In three matches, he has only scored 30 runs. He started the tournament with a golden duck against Gujarat Titans. In this match too, he couldn&rsquo;t contribute much with the bat, but he did take a wicket during CSK&rsquo;s chase. He got Rachin Ravindra out, with the help of a sharp stumping by Prabhsimran Singh.
Even though Maxwell didn&rsquo;t perform, Punjab Kings could cross over the line. Youngster Priyansh Arya played a brilliant innings of 103 runs from just 42 balls. Shashank Singh (52 off 35) and Marco Jansen (34 off 19) also helped the team reach 219 for 6. They defended the score and won the match by a comfortable margin of18 runs.
Maxwell&rsquo;s poor form and angry reaction are worrying signs, but PBKS fans will hope he makes a strong comeback. Their next game is against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Apr 12).

He admitted to the mistake and accepted the punishment. For this Level 1 offence, he was fined 25% of his match fee and got one demerit point on his record. Cricket Sports

Glenn Maxwell has been fined and given a demerit point for breaking the IPL code of conduct during the Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings match on Tuesday (April 8 ) at Mullanpur stadium. Maxwell, the explosive batter for Punjab Kings, got out quickly in the first innings. He was dismissed by CSK spinner R Ashwin on the second ball he faced. After getting out, he reacted in a way that broke the IPL’s code of conduct. The IPL did not say exactly what he did, but he was guilty of abuse of fixtures and fittings during the match. This means he may have hit or damaged something in anger. Also Read: IPL 2025 | 'Been a frustrating season so far' acknowledges CSK coach Fleming after loss vs PBKS He admitted to the mistake and accepted the punishment. For this Level 1 offence, he was fined 25% of his match fee and got one demerit point on his record. Maxwell has not had a great season so far. In three matches, he has only scored 30 runs. He started the tournament with a golden duck against Gujarat Titans. In this match too, he couldn’t contribute much with the bat, but he did take a wicket during CSK’s chase. He got Rachin Ravindra out, with the help of a sharp stumping by Prabhsimran Singh. Even though Maxwell didn’t perform, Punjab Kings could cross over the line. Youngster Priyansh Arya played a brilliant innings of 103 runs from just 42 balls. Shashank Singh (52 off 35) and Marco Jansen (34 off 19) also helped the team reach 219 for 6. They defended the score and won the match by a comfortable margin of18 runs. Maxwell’s poor form and angry reaction are worrying signs, but PBKS fans will hope he makes a strong comeback. Their next game is against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (Apr 12).

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2025 has so far been a disappointing year for Bollywood in terms of box office performances. Barring Chhaava which has earned over Rs 2 billion worldwide, most films have been struggling to attract audiences to the theatres. On Tuesday, Ajay Devgn, one of the major stars of Bollywood, admitted that the film industry is struggling to understand the evolved taste of the audience in the post COVID era, assuring that filmmakers are trying to figure out things.<o:p></o:p>
The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of Raid 2, the sequel to his 2018 film Raid. <o:p></o:p>Devgn reprises the role of IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the sequel by Raj Kumar Gupta.<o:p></o:p>
"We're still struggling. We're not sure (about) what the audience would come in (theatres) for and what not. But we think we have an idea of how audiences have evolved and changed during the pandemic. Also, too much exposure of international (content). We are adapting to it and that's how we are also changing... (we are) trying to figure things out," the actor told reporters here.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">&lsquo;Situation is the same everywhere&rsquo; <o:p></o:p></h2>
Devgn, 56, said the problem is not restricted to Hindi cinema alone. &ldquo;It's not that Bollywood films are not working. Films from all over the world... Some are working and some are not working. It could be Bollywood, it could be the South film industry or Hollywood. The situation is the same everywhere," he added.<o:p></o:p>
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Asked whether ticket pricing was responsible for lower footfall, the actor said it wasn't so.<o:p></o:p>
"I don't think that (ticket pricing) is the reason because if the audience is coming they are coming at the same price. I think the audience is deciding what film to watch and not to watch...<o:p></o:p>
"The audience doesn't get attracted to (promotion). They want content. If your trailer or teaser (is liked by the audience), or if they like the songs, then the audience definitely comes. Basically, it all boils down to what they want to see and if they are getting it in the trailer or not," he said.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">About Raid 2<o:p></o:p></h2>
According to makers, Raid 2 will celebrate the "unsung heroes of the Income Tax Department" and narrate a true case from their books. It will also feature Vaani Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor in pivotal roles with Riteish Deshmukh in the role of the antagonist. The film is a sequel of the 2018 film Raid which also starred Devgn.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
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The film is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under their banners T-Series and Panorama Studios, respectively. It will arrive in theatres on May 1.<o:p></o:p>
(With agency inputs)

Entertainment On Tuesday, Ajay Devgn, one of the major stars of Bollywood, admitted that the film industry is struggling to understand the evolved taste of the audience.

2025 has so far been a disappointing year for Bollywood in terms of box office performances. Barring Chhaava which has earned over Rs 2 billion worldwide, most films have been struggling to attract audiences to the theatres. On Tuesday, Ajay Devgn, one of the major stars of Bollywood, admitted that the film industry is struggling to understand the evolved taste of the audience in the post COVID era, assuring that filmmakers are trying to figure out things. The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of Raid 2, the sequel to his 2018 film Raid. Devgn reprises the role of IRS officer Amay Patnaik in the sequel by Raj Kumar Gupta. "We're still struggling. We're not sure (about) what the audience would come in (theatres) for and what not. But we think we have an idea of how audiences have evolved and changed during the pandemic. Also, too much exposure of international (content). We are adapting to it and that's how we are also changing... (we are) trying to figure things out," the actor told reporters here. ‘Situation is the same everywhere’ Devgn, 56, said the problem is not restricted to Hindi cinema alone. “It's not that Bollywood films are not working. Films from all over the world... Some are working and some are not working. It could be Bollywood, it could be the South film industry or Hollywood. The situation is the same everywhere," he added. Why was Riteish Deshmukh not present at the Raid 2 trailer launch? Here's what kept him busy Asked whether ticket pricing was responsible for lower footfall, the actor said it wasn't so. "I don't think that (ticket pricing) is the reason because if the audience is coming they are coming at the same price. I think the audience is deciding what film to watch and not to watch... "The audience doesn't get attracted to (promotion). They want content. If your trailer or teaser (is liked by the audience), or if they like the songs, then the audience definitely comes. Basically, it all boils down to what they want to see and if they are getting it in the trailer or not," he said. Why was Riteish Deshmukh not present at the Raid 2 trailer launch? Here's what kept him busy About Raid 2 According to makers, Raid 2 will celebrate the "unsung heroes of the Income Tax Department" and narrate a true case from their books. It will also feature Vaani Kapoor and Rajat Kapoor in pivotal roles with Riteish Deshmukh in the role of the antagonist. The film is a sequel of the 2018 film Raid which also starred Devgn. Raid 2 trailer out! It’s a battle between honest officer Ajay Devgn and corrupt leader Riteish Deshmukh The film is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under their banners T-Series and Panorama Studios, respectively. It will arrive in theatres on May 1. (With agency inputs)

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