Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveil DDLJ bronze statue in London’s Leicester Square

Bollywood icons Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol marked a memorable moment on December 4, 2025, by unveiling a bronze statue of their legendary characters Raj and Simran from the 1995 classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) at London’s famed Leicester Square. Despite cold, rainy weather, the pair captivated the gathered audience and media, recreating the film’s iconic pose with radiant smiles. Shah Rukh Khan looked sharp in a black suit, while Kajol radiated grace in a mint-green saree. The new bronze statue is the first ever dedicated to an Indian film at Leicester Square, placing DDLJ alongside global cinematic icons like those from Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Paddington, Singin’ in the Rain, and heroic figures like Batman and Wonder Woman. The statue captures the film’s signature pose — a moment the duo lovingly recreated during the ceremony. Reflecting on the anniversary, Shah Rukh Khan said, “DDLJ was made with a pure heart. We wanted to tell a story about love — how it can bridge bar...

Kajol opens up on the success of The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha; says, “Being able to represent the strength of a woman and being appreciated for that portrayal is empowering for me”

Kajol’s web series debut The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha is garnering a positive response from the audience. Streaming on Disney + Hotstar, the show trails the journey of Noyonika played by the stunning Kajol, as she embarks on a journey that truly makes her stand the test of time after her husband’s betrayal.

Kajol’s portrayal of a vulnerable woman who takes the rein of her life in her own hand has been unanimously appreciated by audiences. The show’s esteemed star cast Sheeba Chaddha, Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait and Gaurav Pandey have raised the bar with their impactful performances in this gripping journey of Noyonika’s life.

Directed by Suparn S Varma, the show has reached a remarkable number of views and has been receiving good word of mouth.

Elated with the response Kajol has garnered for the series, she shared, “Noyonika’s character is very close to my heart. She is a strong and practical woman who is always ready to tackle every situation in her life. Hearing the kind of response, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha has received is absolutely humbling. Being able to represent the strength of a woman and being appreciated for that portrayal is empowering for me as a woman and as an actor.”

Talking about the love and appreciation, The Trial has been receiving, Suparn S Varma shared, “It was an emotional moment bringing love, The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha to all of you. The kind words and love that all of you have showered - whether it is the intricacies of the background score and dialogues or our strong and fabulous cast that stole the show, the past few days have been one of my best days so far. Even the industry and my peers, that have shared their love for our show and the response has been overwhelming. I can't wait for all of you to witness what happens next! The love and positivity that all my friends, family and fans have given me for The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha truly adds a feather to my cap, after The Family Man, Rana Naidu, Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai and now The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha. It just empowers me to create pathbreaking content and bring new stories to entertain all of you!”.

Appreciation like this is encouraging for producer, Deepak Dhar, CEO of Banijay Asia. He shared, “Our only aim is to bring entertainment to audiences through every project we make. The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha is a special one for us and it’s encouraging for us to see that audiences have loved what we have presented to them. The response to this show is a testament to all the hard work put in by all the teams. And we aim to create more such meaningful and entertaining content for the audiences in the future.”.

Produced by Banijay Asia and Ajay Devgn Ffilms with director and showrunner Suparn S Varma, The Trial - Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha is now streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Also Read: Director Suparn Verma opens up on Kajol starrer The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha; says, “I can’t wait for all of you to witness what happens next!”



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