Aradhana Awards | Fact

Aradhana, a story of ahead it's time, surprising did not only do well in the box office in 1969, but went ahead and received quite some recognition

• Best Film – Shakti Samanta
• Best Actress – Sharmila Tagore
• Best Male Playback Singer – Kishore Kumar for the song "Roop Tera Mastana"

DDLJ theatrical film role | Fact

In the Bollywood movie DDLJ, the first theatrical film role of the TV serial star of "Shanti" (1994), Mandira Bedi, now also a noted cricket announcer.

Yash and DDLJ success celebration | Fact

Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge was released on 25th anniversary of Yash Raj Films

Karan Johar's Bollywood Acting Debut | Fact

In the film, Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge, director Karan Johar makes acting debut in this film.

Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge world record | Fact

As of 13 April 2007, Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge's initial theatrical release lasted 600 weeks--more than 11 years--a world record.

DDLJ Beating Sholay | Fact

As of May 2005, the film, Dilwale Dulhania La Jayenge, played for over 500 weeks at the Maratha Mandir theater in Mumbai, India, making it the longest-running initial release in the history of Indian cinema. 

This is a few weeks more than Sholay (1975).

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Brand | Fact

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge also Known As (AKA):

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge France Dilwale dulhania le jayenge - Wer zuerst kommt, kriegt die Braut Germany (DVD box title) Lovers Will Walk Off with the Bride UK (informal English title) The Big-Hearted Will Win the Bride USA (informal English title) The Brave Heart Will Take the Bride USA (informal literal title) Wer zuerst kommt, kriegt die Braut Germany (TV)

DDLJ Awards and Recognitions | Fact

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge Awards

1996 Filmfare Best Movie Award: Yash Chopra

1996 Filmfare Best Director Award: Aditya Chopra

1996 Filmfare Best Actor Award: Shahrukh Khan

1996 Filmfare Best Actress Award: Kajol

1996 Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award: Farida Jalal

1996 Filmfare Best Comedian Award: Anupam Kher

1996 Filmfare Best Lyricist Award: Anand Bakshi, Tujhe Dekha

1996 Filmfare Best Screenplay Award: Aditya Chopra

1996 Filmfare Best Dialogue Award: Aditya Chopra, Javed Siddiqi

1996 Filmfare Best Male Playback Award: Udit Narayan, Mehndi Lagake Rakhna

1995 National Film Award for Best Popular Film Rajat Kamal (Silver Medal).

KKHH Fake vs Reality | Fact

In KKHH, in the scene when Rani Mukherji talks about baby's features to Farida Jalal "Bilkup Papa Par Gayi..." it is not real baby, it is a doll, you can not see baby blinking her eyes, and no hair. 

But the next continuing scene when she handovers the baby to Farida Jalal it is real baby.

Hidden Heels in KKHH | Fact

In KKHH, Archana Puran Singh throws her shoe at the audience while dancing. 

But in the very next scene she wears a high-heeled shoe. 

How she got the shoe very quickly?

KKHH - Question to Wonder About | Fact

In KKHH, Rani Mukherjee leaves eight letters for her daughter to be read by the girl on each birthday .

Did she expect her daughter to start reading and writing from her first birthday?

Lal Duppatta Mal Mal Ka in KKHH | Fact

In KKHH, at the summer camp Sharukh Khan returns Kajol’s dupatta. 

How did he know that she is there in the same camp?

Nasty or Childish-KKHH | Fact

In the movie KKHH, when Rahul and Anjali finally meet again at the summer camp, as they try to remember their secret greeting, check out the little girl who cannot get her finger out of her nose in the background!!!

Maybe the director should have yelled CUT!!!!

Aradhana Remake from Hollywood | Fact

Aradhana beloved Bollywood megahit is a remake of the 1946 Hollywood version, To Each His Own.

Mere Sapno Ki Rani Secret | Fact

When Shakti Samanta was shooting, Aradhana, the song Mere Sapno Ki Rani, he couldn't get combined dates from Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.

Sharmila Tagore couldn't make it to Darjeeling and so only Rajesh Khanna's portions were shot, showing him driving the jeep across the hills.

Tagore's footage was separately shot in Mumbai where a train set was erected in a studio. The two footages were later edited together to appear as if in the same frame.

Aradhana couple | Fact

Aradhana, the first film of hit pair Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Movie Review

Synopsis: 

Raj is blessed with charm, good looks and money, but when he meets Simran on a European train, he's instantly smitten. She feels the same, but can they surmount the wishes of their respective families, who have already arranged their marriages … to different spouses? 

Starring: 

• Shahrukh Khan Raj Malhotra 
• Kajol Simran Singh 
• Amrish Puri Chaudhary Bhalev Singh 
• Farida Jalal Lajwanti Singh 
• Anupam Kher Dharamvir Malhotra 
• Satish Shah Ajit Singh 
• Achala Sachdev Simran's grandmother 
• Himani Shivpuri Kammo Singh 
• Rajeshwari Singh Chutki 
• Anaita Shroff Adajania Sheena 
• Arjun Sablok Rocky 
• Karan Johar Robbie 
• Parmeet Sethi Kuljeet Singh 
• Mandira Bedi Preeti Singh 
• Pooja Ruparel

Grade: B+  

If you missed this movie than you have missed one of the best movie made in Bollywood industry. 

This movie never seems to bore you. I have saw over a hundred times (Really). It's a fascinating movie. The plot was wonderful. The acting was really award winning. Shahrukh Khan is a gem of an actor. Really incredible acting by him. 

The songs were awesome! The music was wow. The direction was cool. A must see for those who adore romantic flicks 

The reason for B+ and not an A, is because there are too many errors and mistakes, that are distractive. 

Rating: PG 13

Aparna Sen "mother" Aradhana | Fact

In the movie Aradhana, Aparna Sen was offered the role as Rajesh Khanna's mother, but refused 

Aradhana | Movie Review

Synopsis: 

Air Force pilot Arun and the lovely Vandana marry in secret after a brief courtship. But when Arun perishes in a plane crash, the heartbroken and pregnant Vandana must fend for herself and her child. Featuring the tunes "Mere sapno ki rani," "Chanda Hai Tu" and "Roop tera mastana," 

Starring: 

• Sharmila Tagore 
• Rajesh Khanna
• Sujit Kumar
• Madan Puri
• Pahadi Sanyal 
• Anita Gohal
• Abhi Bhattacharya 
• Asit Sen
• Sitaram Manmohan
• Farida Jalal
• Subhash Ghai 

Grade: B+

Fantastic music and a dashing leading man aside, the main reason why Aradhana works is perhaps because of the wonderful story line and direction. Though this movie is more often remembered for shooting Rajesh Khanna into the big league, its Sharmila Tagore's subdued portrayal of Vandana Tripathi that stays with you. 

She richly deserved her Filmfare award for Best actress for this role. Farida Jalal and Madan Puri too chip in with good supporting performances. But of course the real winner here is the music, chart busters all of them. 

Must watch to know what Bollywood was once capable of yielding before inanities set in.

Rating: PG 13

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (KKHH)

Synopsis

Rahul and Anjali were best friends in college, but their relationship stagnated when Anjali was unable to tell Rahul how much she loved him.

In the interim, Rahul met and married Tina. But when Tina dies in childbirth, she leaves her infant daughter a series of letters to read (when she grows up), imploring her to find Rahul's college lover so that he may begin again.

Starring

• Shahrukh Khan as Rahul Khanna
• Kajol as Anjali Sharma
• Rani Mukerji as Tina Malhotra Khanna
• Salman Khan as Aman Mehra
• Sana Saeed as Anjali Khanna
• Farida Jalal as Mrs. Khanna
• Anupam Kher as Principal Malhotra
• Archana Puran Singh as Ms. Briganza
• Reema Lagoo as Mrs. Sharma
• Himani Shivpuri as Rifat Bi
• Johnny Lever as Col. Almeida
• Paarzun Dastur as Silent Sardarji

Grade

A

One of the best Bollywood movies ever made. Great drama, emotions, comedy, and love, pure ingredient of Bollywood masala. Awesome acting of each individuals and very romanctic and melody songs, which sweeps you away in your dream world.

Must watch family movie!!!

Rating

G/PG