Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge [DVD] [2004]

a few years ago i wandered into an indian music/movies store and remembered long ago childhood saturday afternoon tv when a bollywood movie would come on. I asked the guy what would be a good movie to see if i was completely out of touch with indian cinema and he gave me this one... and i promptly fell in love with it. Currently (I believe, and there's no reason not to) India's longest-running movie since its original release in 1995, it's a classic romantic comedy with just the right amount of family drama, hectic mishaps, cheesy song and dance numbers and the tug of war between youth and tradition to tick every Bollywood box, and they do it SO well. Let's face it, this is the movie that cemented (if not initiated) Shah Rukh Khan's place in Bollywood's megastar lineup, and Kajol's as an extremely talented and personable actor.

DDLJ is the best Indian film I've ever watched. Seeing the growth of SRK's character and the reunion of SRK and Kajol in the 2nd half of the film was truly unforgettable. The music in the film was also great! Loved the theme song Tujhe dekha to yeh jana sanam

What a brilliant movie. Raj was so annoying and a git during the first half of the movie but behind the facade, he had some honest qualities and looks after Simran when she is "indisposed". Simran has a natural beauty which has not be spoilt. I was crying while trying to read the subtitles in the 2nd half of the movie, their lines were so touching. The mother's speech about "sacrifice" was brilliant. Look out for Raj's explanation to the father about the doves. The colourful clothes in India were a breath of fresh air on a cold, wet day. I can not recommend this movie enough. My boyfriend and I talked about it for hours the day after. This movie should be in the GCSE/A level curriculum for cross-culture situations.

I totally love these Bollywood romances and Kajol and SKR in particular. They have such a great chemistry. It's another lengthy film but well worth it. Predictable as these films tend to be but nice ending complete with ludicrous fight scene I've come to expect. Some great songs ! Kajol is awesome . Totally reccomended and I can see why if has been such a great success !!

I really enjoyed this movie. Although I am not Asian I also had an arranged marriage and know what it would have been like to go against my parents wishes. This film moved me because I understood the cultural elements. It started off as a bit of a comedy and ended up being a true love story. The only reason I never gave it the full 5 stars is because the music is a bit dated. The cover of the dvd is different to the one advertised, but thats ok. There seemed to be an excellent chemistry between Sharuk Khan and Kajol. Would recommend this movie.

There truly aren't enough words in this world to describe how much I love my all time favourite movie ever DDLJ. DDLJ is amongst the best movies ever made in cinema, a must watch for all movie lovers out there and especially fans of Srk and Kajol. Perfect in all aspects: acting, music, screenplay, dialogues, direction and choreography. DDLJ rightly deserves being the longest running film of hindi cinema. No other bollywood movie has ever won as many filmfare awards as this classic. COME FALL IN LOVE ................ OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

The heroines father being older obviously knows what's best for her. All because the potential bridegroom is the son of his old friend. Ah yes, the potential bridegroom is quite happy to get to get married. As he says after marriage what's there to prevent him from putting it about with those "sparklers" in England. What indeed? The doormat, wifey will stay in India, of course, and do her duty. Impressive! The heroine's father such an astute judge of character. Thank God indeed, the bridegroom is wholesome Indian born and bred. Not like the wasteral the hero! Strange how for 20 years he has sacrificed himself, denied himself the overwhelming pleasure of actually residing in India. His mother says (yawn, when aren't old people "just about to die") she is about to die and so to rush the wedding so she can witness it. The thought of 10 million makes the potential bridegroom's father glee with pleasure. The potential bridegroom thinks nothing of rounding up a gang, more than adequately armed to attack the unarmed hero. He also thinks nothing of physically beating the hero's father. Ah! Such respect for the older generation. Impressive! The songs are forgettable. There are a few decent comic moments, but otherwise it's not exciting, or worth dragging it out for 3 hours.

You won't find another movie like this truly was the among the best of its era and you won't find any movies to compare it to. I think this is one of the few movies that truly deserves a 10/10

I bought this set to relive the 90s and 2000s magic, and it did not disappoint. From DDLJ and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to Chak De! India, it has all the essentials. ​Content: Having all these iconic films in one pack is so convenient. It’s perfect for weekend marathons. ​Format: The NTSC format works perfectly on my DVD player. The audio quality for the songs—which are the heart of these movies—is very clear. ​Value: The price is unbeatable. It’s much better than paying for multiple individual streaming subscriptions if you just want to own the classics. ​Pros: * Great value for money. ​Authentic original prints. ​Makes for an amazing gift for any Bollywood lover. ​Cons: * The box is a bit cheese with plastic, so you’ll need some shelf space! ​Verdict: If you love Rahul or Raj, just go for it. You won't regret it.

myfaviourite

no words for this story and performance FANTASTIC...

Avant de voir ce film, j'étais un peu perplexe: je savais qu'il s'agissait d'un film culte, détenant le record de temps à l'affiche en Inde, mettant en scène un couple d'acteurs tout aussi culte (Shahrukh Khan & Kajol) que j'appréciais déjà beaucoup, mais l'intrigue me paraissais trop simple. Deux Indiens vivant à Londres se rencontrent lors d'un voyage en train, elle est déjà promise à un autre qu'elle n'a jamais vu par son père... Je ne suis pas restée perplexe très longtemps cependant: on se prend très vite d'affection pour les personnages, et les 3h de film passent très vite. Mais surtout, on a envie de le revoir, et, l'ayant vu déjà 4 fois en moins d'un an, je peux dire que c'est le genre de film qui gagne en intérêt à chaque visionnage. Il y a l'ingrédient magique qui fait passer d'excellent à culte. Le film respire la sincérité dans ses personnages et le jeu des acteurs. L'alchimie entre Kajol et SRK est phénoménale. Et surtout, l'histoire va bien plus loin que son postulat de base, tout en sachant restant un grand divertissement. Le film pose la question du mariage arrangé et de la limite avec le mariage forcé, ainsi que la question du rôle des femmes dans la société indienne. Le film s'intéresse aussi en filigrane aux NRI (Non Resident Indians), les Indiens de la diaspora, et à leur intégration et acculturation. Le scénario est très bien découpé, sait surprendre et évite le schéma temps morts/pic de rythme. Les dialogues sont vifs et le film plein d'humour transporte le spectateur: paysages bucoliques de la Suisse (destination phare présente dans un nombre énorme de films indiens entre les années 60 et fin 90) dans la première moitié et rituels traditionnels de fiançailles Punjab dans le deuxième. Les chansons sont toutes tubesques et les mises en scène des numéros musicaux vraiment très bonnes. J'ai un gros faible pour le très drôle "Zara sa jhoom loon main". Un commentateur a écrit que le film était kitsch, et que lors de la scène de bagarre on voit bien que les acteurs ne se tapent pas pour de vrai. Déjà, c'est un film indien des années 90, et à cette époque les techniques et styles étaient en retard par rapport aux films occidentaux. Néanmoins, question kitsch, en Europe et aux USA, on était pas à la traîne dans les 90s... C'est pas jojo quand on remate des clips de l'époque. Pour la scène de bagarre, c'est typique des films indiens d'avant les années 2000. Honnêtement il est un peu idiot de s'arrêter à ces 2 minutes pour juger le film. Le fait qu'on voit la "supercherie" (le poing qui n'entre pas vraiment en contact avec le visage de l'autre acteur) n'enlève rien aux qualités du film. Comme au théâtre, il faut accepter ce qui se passe même si la mise en scène le minimise. Cette édition propose une heure de bonus (making of, interviews...) ainsi que 12 minutes de scènes coupées et les bandes-annonces de l'époque. Je recommande ce film, qui est l'un de mes préférés (pas uniquement dans le cinéma indien) à tous, en particulier ceux qui aiment les divertissements avec substance, les comédies romantiques vraiment romantiques mais pas cheesy, ou encore les vaudevilles. Un film à voir et revoir de nombreuses fois.

Esta película me encanta, se me hace divertida y muy dramática hasta un punto algo exagerado, pero igual disfrutable. La versión que yo adquirí fue la bluray y trae dos discos: uno con la película y otra con extras. Excelente compra