When Kajol wore a short skirt in the shooting, the director got nervous, the actress was also upset, the film created history
Bollywood’s iconic blockbuster, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,’ continues to be cherished by fans even today. This timeless film had a tremendous impact at the box office upon its release, with the characters of Raj and Simran captivating the hearts of the audience. However, there is a fascinating untold story related to this beloved film that many might not be aware of.
One of the memorable songs from the movie is ‘Mere Khwabon Mein,’ in which Kajol can be seen wearing a white skirt. Interestingly, Kajol was initially apprehensive about donning such a short dress, as she personally disliked wearing them. Nonetheless, due to the song’s requirements, Kajol found herself compelled to wear the skirt.
This was the reason behind Kaloj’s short skirt
The reason behind Kajol’s unease with the skirt was that the designer, Manish Malhotra, had cut it so short for the shoot that even Aditya Chopra was taken aback upon seeing it. Kajol, too, was greatly upset with the length of the skirt. However, since there was no other option available, Kajol had to reluctantly wear it. Despite her initial discomfort, both the look and the song featuring Kajol received immense praise from the audience.
The film created panic at the box office
‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ caused a frenzy at the box office upon its release. This film, starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, won the hearts of viewers and reigned supreme on the silver screen for a considerable period. The love story between Raj and Simran in the movie continues to be a popular tale among the masses. Even today, this film holds a special place in everyone’s hearts, especially the youth. The dialogues from ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ are still etched in people’s memories. Released in 1995, this film propelled Shahrukh Khan to dizzying heights of success and gave Bollywood an iconic and successful pair in the form of Raj and Simran, portrayed by Shahrukh and Kajol.