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Parmeet Sethi Says He Fought for His 'DDLJ' Breakthrough as the Film Marks 30 Years

He says people still call him Kuljeet three decades after his debut.

Overview

  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, released on October 20, 1995, is being celebrated for its 30th anniversary this month.
  • Parmeet Sethi recalls being devastated when Aditya Chopra initially chose another actor for Kuljeet before a screen test won him the part.
  • He describes Shah Rukh Khan as a patient, supportive co-star who encouraged multiple takes until Sethi was satisfied.
  • Sethi says sharing a vanity van with Amrish Puri taught him the value of rigorous rehearsal and professionalism on set.
  • He credits the Yash Raj production and Aditya Chopra’s debut film with opening career doors, as the movie’s legacy continues with long-running Maratha Mandir screenings.