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Kajol Says DDLJ’s Simran Wouldn’t Exist in 2026

She says today’s autonomy makes the film’s parental‑permission romance feel out of step.

Overview

  • Kajol told Lilly Singh on the show Shame Less that teens now tell parents their plans rather than ask for permission, citing a shift from the 1990s.
  • She said she hopes Gen Z still takes from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge that relationships and family matter at the end of the day.
  • In a lighter aside, she joked that she would not want younger viewers to copy her 1990s wardrobe from the film.
  • Recalling earlier remarks on Expresso, she argued Raj and Simran would likely message on WhatsApp and keep options on dating apps, making that love story less likely today.
  • The coverage notes DDLJ marked 30 years in 2025 and places her comments alongside recent credits, including the 2025 films Maa and Sarzameen and co‑hosting the talk show Two Much.