DDLJ Turns 30: YRF Partners with Britain’s Railway for a Unique Celebration

As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, Britain’s railway and Yash Raj Films are collaborating to celebrate the timeless romance of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge with a new musical adaptation.

Britain’s railway has partnered with Yash Raj Films (YRF) to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, known as Railway 200. The collaboration marks 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), one of the most iconic Bollywood films, which was largely shot in the UK, including the famous King’s Cross Railway Station.

Announced as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations, this UK-India cultural partnership highlights the romantic connection between train travel and love. As part of this, YRF is bringing Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical (CFIL) to the UK, with its premiere at the Manchester Opera House on May 29, 2025. The musical will run until June 21, 2025.

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The production, directed by Aditya Chopra, reimagines the classic DDLJ story in English, centering around Simran, a British Indian woman engaged to a family friend in India. However, she falls in love with a British man named Roger, leading to a heartfelt journey of love and self-discovery. The musical features 18 original songs composed by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, with lyrics by Nell Benjamin. The creative team includes renowned talents such as choreographer Rob Ashford and scenic designer Derek McLane.

Suzanne Donnelly, Executive Director of Railway 200, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing the historical connection between railways and storytelling. She stated that the railway has long been an inspiration for filmmakers and that DDLJ’s 30th anniversary is the perfect occasion to celebrate this connection.

Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, shared that YRF has always aimed to tell stories with a global impact, and DDLJ is a testament to that. He highlighted that King’s Cross Railway Station played a significant role in the film, making this collaboration with Railway 200 even more special.

With immersive activations planned at Manchester and London railway stations, this collaboration aims to celebrate love, diversity, and the power of storytelling that transcends borders.