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.

This film is one of the first Bollywood movies I have ever watched it is a romantic love story,and I think it is terrific although the action is slow at first, some good songs and dancing make up for that. When the girl meets the boy the film gets really interesting one can see a real chemistry from Khan and Kajol, the supporting actors and actresss make up a real terrific cast the scenery is wonderful and the costumes amazing and the songs catchy, not really a surprise that this was a massive hit in india. A really clean fun family movie a must see for anyone who likes feel good movies.

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.

I have to say that watching this movie was an amazing introduction into Bollywood! It easily made its way into my Top 10 favorite movies of all time, and as an indie filmmaker, my list of favorites is huge! I hope that tells you something about the quality of the film - the performances, cinematography, script/storyline, editing, and score are almost flawless. This is one of those movies that made me laugh and cry more than once during the first and subsequent viewings. There's a reason why it has run for 800 consecutive weeks in India! If you're looking at buying this movie, I'll assume you know how awesome it is and/or have read other reviews, so I'll just add a comment on the DVD itself. I bought the one that said it had English subtitles, not knowing whether or not the original had any. I did not know at the time DDLJ is on Blu-Ray, or I would have just ordered that instead. The video quality was acceptable, although I would have liked to see such a famous film remastered. The DVD menu is animated and cute. There is an option just to play the songs, which is nice, as sometimes that's enough to relive the experience without watching all three hours of it again. The one problem I would note is that the subtitles disappear during the scene where she breaks her fast for the Karwa Chauth (right when they are putting the candles in the water). The titles do return a few minutes later, but I do wish that wasn't a problem. The movie's great, though, so I have to give it five stars anyway. My love for it trumps any technical glitches. But bottom line - if you like the movie enough to consider a purchase, just go ahead get it on Blu-Ray. That's what I'm going to do now. :) [EDIT] We did wind up buying the BluRay version, and I can't tell you how blown away I was by the difference in quality. You still have the occasional interlacing that you may notice at times, but the clarity of and the details you can see in the video are amazing, and the color pops with intensity! It's really, really a much better quality product than the regular DVD, and completely worth it if you love the movie. My one complaint, I guess, is the quality of the bonus DVD that came with it. The special features are not BluRay - they are only standard definition DVD. And there are no subtitle options. True, they speak in English about half of the time, but I'd really like to know what they're saying for the rest of it, too. So if you get this one, buy it for the quality of the movie and not the bonus features. Otherwise, I thought it was great, and I feel good about this purchase, even after having the other version already. It actually made me appreciate the BluRay more...

Très beau film

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...