India’s Longest-Running Film Marks 30 Years of Love

In Mumbai, India’s most enduring love story, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge — or “The Brave Hearted Will Take the Bride” — marks its 30th year of continuous screenings at the iconic Maratha Mandir theatre.

but objections saved the romance that shaped India Since premiering on October 20, 1995, the Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol classic has played daily without interruption, becoming a living piece of Bollywood history and redefining what it means to be a cultural phenomenon.

The film’s timeless message — that love can bridge generations and traditions — still resonates with audiences of all ages, from nostalgic regulars who’ve seen it dozens of times to young fans discovering it for the first time.

Its legendary train scene, where love triumphs over parental resistance, continues to spark cheers and tears.

Despite attempts to end its run in 2015, passionate fans kept it alive, transforming the Maratha Mandir into more than a theater — it’s a temple to Indian cinema’s most cherished romance.