MoNayalicious Mania-14* {SaJan Spl} - Page 41

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (1995) is still regarded as one of the most iconic romantic films to come out of Bollywood, even twenty years after its release. The film has fans from around the globe, and now, final year students, Natashja Rathore and her crew of five, from the London Film School, are making a documentary on the cultural impact that the film has left behind.

Mumbai Mirror spoke to Rathore to get a better understanding of the documentary. They are currently shooting in the Swiss Alps, and the shoot will be split up into three segments, London, Switzerland, and India. Rathore told Mirror that their purpose is not to make a fan film, but a documentary to analyze what it is about DDLJ,' that is still making such a huge impact, even twenty years later.

From Switzerland, Rathore said, "Just two days ago, we visited the hotel where SRK, Kajol, and Aditya Chopra stayed and interviewed the staff there who still have plenty of teary-eyed memories from the late 90's. We're interviewing the mayor of the town where it was shot and have discovered that a train is named after Yash Chopra. It's a nostalgic trip."

Mirror also learned that in order to complete the three schedules, the makers would need about 33,000 pounds, and have started an online campaign to raise funds, which has received a positive response from fans. Rathore further added, "We have people of over eight nationalities in our crew who have all seen the film." The London Film School will also start a scholarship program for Indian students, with the revenue generated from the documentary.

SRK and Kajol are all set to reunite on the silver screen with Rohit Shetty's next Dilwale,' also starring Varun Dhawan, and Kriti Sanon.

Rupam Sinha @rupamsinhaagt  

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