# Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge-1995/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 91% |
| Audience Score | 94% |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Aditya Chopra |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Runtime | 190 min |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The longest-running theatrical romance in Indian history — DDLJ defined a generation of Bollywood love stories. Directed by Aditya Chopra.

## Critics consensus

The longest-running theatrical romance in Indian history — DDLJ defined a generation of Bollywood love stories.

## Synopsis

Two NRIs fall in love on a European tour but must win the approval of her traditional father back in Punjab.

## Cast

Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri

## Accolades

- Won Best Film — Filmfare Awards 1996
- Won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment — National Film Awards (India) 1996

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge worth watching?**
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge holds a 88% Celluloid Score. The longest-running theatrical romance in Indian history — DDLJ defined a generation of Bollywood love stories.

**What is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge about?**
Two NRIs fall in love on a European tour but must win the approval of her traditional father back in Punjab.

**Who directed Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?**
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) was directed by Aditya Chopra.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?**
88% — the average of four public sources: critics 91%, audience 94%, Letterboxd 4.3/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**What awards did Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge win?**
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge won Best Film (Filmfare Awards 1996), Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (National Film Awards (India) 1996).

**Where can I watch Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge page for current options.

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