DDLJ's musical adaptation will premiere at Manchester Opera House on May 29 and will play through until 21 June 2025.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge will turn 30 this year and there will be a special celebration to mark the occasion. Britain's railway system and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have come together for a cultural celebration to celebrate two major milestones in 2025- the railway's 200th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starter.
The collaboration is announced as part of Valentine's Day festivities to recognize the romance of rail travel, which centers on "Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical'', as per Variety.
The YRF's musical adaptation will premiere at Manchester Opera House on May 29 and will play through until 21 June 2025.
The romantic scenes of DDLJ were captured at London's King's Cross Railway Station featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
The production will have original score, with 18 English songs. Music is given by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani and the book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin (Mean Girls, Legally Blonde).
Choreographer Rob Ashford (Disney's Frozen), co-choreographer Shruti Merchant (Taj Express), scenic designer Derek McLane (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) and casting director David Grindrod for Grindrod Burton Casting are part of the team.
Suzanne Donnelly, Executive Director of Railway 200, in a statement, shared, "We're very pleased to partner with Yash Raj Films and celebrate the enduring romance of rail and power of connection across the world. The railway has long inspired film-makers and helped to shape our cultural landscape. Its bicentenary this year provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this hugely successful, rail-related Bollywood blockbuster, and its new musical opening in the UK this summer."
Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, shared, "We are delighted to collaborate with Railway 200, as part of the railway's 200th anniversary. YRF has always stood for bringing stories that are rooted in India, yet have a global footprint and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) is a testament to that. To celebrate 30 years of DDLJ; we are bringing the stage adaptation of the movie - Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical to the UK! Our musical is set to have its UK premiere at the Manchester Opera House on May 29. One of the most iconic scenes of DDLJ was filmed at King's Cross Railway Station, which we are showcasing in Come Fall In Love! So, this is the perfect moment for us to partner with Railway 200. Together, we want to spread the message of how unifying love can be and how celebrating diversity and inclusivity is the need of the hour."