UK PM Keir Starmer Celebrates 'DDLJ' Magic During India Visit

Mumbai, Oct 9 (PTI) Yash Raj Films recently shared a captivating video featuring British Prime Minister Keir Starmer enjoying the timeless track "Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jaana Sanam" from the legendary film "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ). During his ongoing two-day visit to India, Starmer made a stop at the acclaimed studio on Wednesday, where he engaged with leading figures in Bollywood, such as Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment, and Akshaye Widhani of YRF.

In a heartwarming moment captured on Thursday via Instagram, YRF posted a clip showing Starmer nestled in a recording studio, immersed in the iconic tune of "Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jaana Sanam". Originally brought to life by the voices of Kumar Sanu and the late Lata Mangeshkar, the song famously starred Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the 1995 film.

Emphasizing the studio's longstanding rapport with the UK, YRF expressed their excitement at having the British PM experience the magic of "Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jaana Sanam" as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Bollywood classic. The film, which marked Aditya Chopra's directorial debut and was produced by Yash Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, became a cultural touchstone by chronicling the romance between Kajol's Simran and Shah Rukh's Raj.

"DDLJ", with significant portions filmed in the UK, unfolds the tale of Raj and Simran, two young Indians brought up abroad who find love on a European holiday but must maneuver through conventional Indian expectations to embrace their future together.

In an exciting development, YRF also announced on Wednesday that three of their upcoming movies will be produced in the UK, with production kicking off in 2026.