Overview
- Unveiled on December 4, the statue depicts Raj and Simran in an iconic pose and was revealed by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in a rainy ceremony.
- Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhani and Heart of London Business Alliance chief Ros Morgan attended the launch, underscoring the public‑private partnership behind the installation.
- The piece stands on the eastern terrace outside the Odeon cinema and is the eleventh figure in the Scenes in the Square trail supported by Westminster City Council.
- Khan called DDLJ “made with a pure heart” and part of his identity, while Kajol said the moment felt like reliving history as the film continues to resonate across generations.
- The honor highlights DDLJ’s enduring impact—from its record run in Hindi cinema to a 2025 Manchester stage musical—and its early scenes set around Leicester Square and King’s Cross.