Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Directed by Aditya Chopra · 1995 ·
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 3 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Film, Filmfare Awards 1996
Yash Raj Films Where to watch
- Netflix
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Where to watch Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
- IMDb users score it 8/10.
- Celluloid Score 83% combines 3 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded romance, drama pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who dislike long runtimes
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Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge worth watching?
Yes — Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
The longest-running theatrical romance in Indian history — DDLJ defined a generation of Bollywood love stories.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) Review: An Indian Cinema Essential
★★★★½
The longest-running theatrical romance in Indian history — DDLJ defined a generation of Bollywood love stories.
Essential viewing — among the finest films in Indian cinema.
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