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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dilwale-dulhania-le-jayenge-1995/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 91/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| Letterboxd | 4.3/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Aditya Chopra |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Runtime | 190 min |
| Festival premiere | MAMI 2014 |
| Major awards | 2 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The longest-running theatrical romance in Indian history — DDLJ defined a generation of Bollywood love stories. Directed by Aditya Chopra.

## Celluloid verdict

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

Premiered at MAMI 2014.
- Won Best Film — Filmfare Awards 1996
- Won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment — National Film Awards (India) 1996

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix
the United States: Netflix
the United Kingdom: Netflix
Indonesia: Netflix
India: Netflix
Turkey: Netflix
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: Netflix
the Philippines: Netflix
Pakistan: Netflix
South Africa: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix
the United Arab Emirates: Netflix
Nigeria: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge worth watching?**
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge holds a 83% 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?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (91/100), Letterboxd (4.3/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**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?**
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is streaming on Netflix; on Netflix in the United States; on Netflix in the United Kingdom; on Netflix in Indonesia; on Netflix in India; on Netflix in Turkey; on Netflix in South Korea; on Netflix in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Pakistan; on Netflix in South Africa; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand; on Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; on Netflix in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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