Mumbai, April 11 – Even after more than 3 decades since its release, "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" remains a favorite among many movie enthusiasts, including Bollywood actress Kajol.
On Friday, The Academy posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing its top picks for iconic romantic films centered around travel. Along with "DDLJ," the list also included notable classics such as "You," "Me & Tuscany," "The Holiday," and "Eat Pray Love." They also invited netizens to choose their favorite romance film involving travel.
The post read: "What's your favorite romance film that involves travel? Featured films: YOU, ME & TUSCANY, THE HOLIDAY, DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE, EAT PRAY LOVE"
It's safe to assume that Kajol's vote went to "DDLJ."
Reacting to the post, she wrote: "I vote for DDLJ."
It should be noted that The Academy is the body that governs the Oscars and often gives recognition to international films on social media.
Last year, to mark the 30th anniversary of the iconic drama, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan unveiled a new bronze statue of their characters from the movie in London's Leicester Square.
Speaking on the occasion, Kajol shared that they never imagined the film would become a global phenomenon for Indians and South Asians while they were shooting it.
Kajol added that "DDLJ" has become a kind of touchstone for all the Indians living abroad.
"It's been 30 years, and we are happy to say it's the longest-running film, not only in India but in the world, and it's actually been included in the Guinness Book of World Records, so we are thrilled to be a part of it. I don't think we planned for DDLJ to become a global phenomenon for Indians and South Asians. I think somewhere down the line, DDLJ has become a kind of touchstone for Indians living abroad," she shared.