Raj and Simran would not exist today: Kajol

Actor thinks 'DDLJ' couple would be a fling in modern times

Since its release in 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has established itself as a staple for the romantics, even those who were not yet alive when the film first graced the big screen. However, despite how well Raj and Simran's love story resonates with the youth of today, Simran herself begs to differ.

As per The Indian Express, during the fourth session of Expresso, Kajol was asked about how well the story would translate in today's world. "Raj and Simran would not exist today. They would WhatsApp each other and make sure they had four other options. Simran would have a Harish, Sanjay, and others on a dating line, and Raj would have the same. I don't know if Raj and Simran as a love story can exist today," she bluntly answered.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's impact on Indian cinema has been immense. The Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer was listed as the longest-running film in the history of Bollywood in 2001, surpassing the iconic Sholay, as per Rediff. The story follows Shah Rukh's Raj and Kajol's Simran as they navigate the thrills of young adulthood and find love during a vacation in Europe - a connection that they fight for till the end despite the familial constraints threatening their love story.

During the session, Kajol also reflected on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai - another one of her hit films co-starring Shah Rukh Khan. She was asked why her character would opt for the "red-flag" SRK character, especially when he had "green-flag" competitors, such as Salman Khan's Aman in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

Kajol's response was a straight-forward jest. "It was correct script-wise," she simply said, adding that she didn't agree with Simran in certain points. When Kriti Sanon pointed out Raj's better qualities, such as him fasting Karwa Chauth in his yearning for Simran, Kajol said, "So what? I don't understand why people have to starve themselves. Who wants to stay hungry?"

The My Name Is Khan actor also admitted to wishing she had predicted the cultural impact that the film would have on society, especially since some of its scenes have been ritualised in the local context. She further stressed that films are a reflection of society and vice versa.