India’s most popular romantic films directed by Aditya Chopra hit the public screens
The Red Sea International Film Festival, in its second session, yesterday (Thursday), in partnership with “Vox Cinema” and the “MBC” group, announced the opening of cinematic screenings intended for the public with the famous Bollywood romantic movie “Dilwill Takes the Bride” directed by Aditya Chopra. The classic film that has influenced generations in the culture of Indian cinema lovers will be screened on Thursday, December 1 at 8:30, during an evening under the stars, to bring back memories with this classic film, which was produced in the year 1995, to start with it 10 days of cinematic screenings and concerts on the Red Sea Corniche in Jeddah, the new outdoor location for free screenings of the Red Sea International Film Festival.
The film tells the story of Simran, who returns to India for a traditional marriage; She is overwhelmed by the heat of feelings that overwhelmed her in her previous meeting with Raj; On one of the train trips in Europe. As Raj leaves London to return to India with his father’s encouragement, he strives to win Simran’s heart by winning the respect of her family. As events escalate; Raj races once morest the clock to interrupt the imminent wedding of his beloved Simran, in an exciting movie starring Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan alongside superstar Kajol. Known as DDLJ, the story of this movie touched the hearts of all Indians around the world, and it was a huge success, and it still has the longest run in the history of world cinema; Where it is still shown daily in the Mumbai theater following 27 years of its release.
Aditya Chopra is one of India’s most respected and successful filmmakers; Where he directed the movie “Dilwell Will Take the Bride” at the age of only 23. After that, he directed his two famous films, “Love Stories” and “A Couple Chosen by God,” becoming the only director to direct three major films in a row. Chopra’s vision renewed and reshaped the audience’s cinematic culture through his directing and production of some of the biggest classics India has ever seen. Chopra heads the Yash Raj Films Corporation, which is considered the “Disney” of India, and is the largest film production studio in the country.
Akshay Widani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, said, “‘Dilwale Will Take the Bride’ is one of our biggest productions, and not only that; It is one of the biggest Indian productions that spread love and joy among millions around the world. After 27 years of its release, we are pleased that this film remains one of the most popular films in the history of world cinema, and the first film shown to the public on public screens at the opening of the Red Sea International Film Festival this year.
For his part, Mohamed Al-Turki, CEO of the Red Sea International Film Festival, said: “Within the framework of our constant desire to make cinematic shows and wonderful events available to everyone, we are pleased to show cinema lovers in Jeddah one of the most famous and favorite classic films in the world at the opening of public film screenings on Red Sea Corniche. This is the second time that the public has the opportunity to meet and celebrate famous cinematic shows, which will be a wonderful experience for everyone throughout the festival period.
The Red Sea Corniche in Jeddah hosts a group of free cinematic shows and concerts for the public, during the Red Sea International Film Festival, which runs from December 1 to 10.