Parmeet Sethi: Shocking Claim That Shah Rukh Khan Was the Real Villain in DDLJ

The 1995 superhit film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) is still considered one of the most romantic films in Indian cinema history. But actor Parmeet Sethi, who played Kuljeet Singh in the film, recently made a statement that has forced us to revisit this classic film.

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Parmeet Sethi said – “Raj was the real villain”

In an interview, Parmeet Sethi stated that if the film's story is viewed from Kuljeet's perspective, Shah Rukh Khan's character, Raj Malhotra, is actually the villain. He jokingly said, "Kuljeet didn't do anything wrong in DDLJ. Shah Rukh's character, Raj, comes and takes away my fiancée. I didn't go after anyone else's fiancée." Parmeet says that while Raj is portrayed as the hero throughout the film, from his character Kuljeet's perspective, Raj snatches away his engaged fiancée.

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Fans said – “Raj used to do this in every film!”

Following Parmeet Sethi's statement, fans on social media also gave funny reactions. One user wrote, "It's fine in DDLJ, but Raj also wooed someone else's girlfriend in 'Pardes' and 'Dil To Pagal Hai.'" Another fan jokingly said, "Sometimes he stole Salman Khan's love in 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,' and sometimes Preity Zinta's heart in 'Veer-Zaara.'" There are now many memes and discussions on social media about whether Shah Rukh Khan's character in his romantic films was always after someone else's girlfriend!

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Story and impact of the film

DDLJ was directed by Aditya Chopra, and the pairing of Shah Rukh Khan (Raj) and Kajol (Simran) created history. This love story of two young Indians traveling to Europe was a wonderful blend of tradition and modernity. The film's dialogues—from "Such small things keep happening in big countries" to "Ja Simran Ja, Jee Le Apni Zindagi"—remain etched in audiences' minds even today. The film ran for over 25 years at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir Cinema and is still considered the definition of romance in Indian cinema.

Parmeet Sethi's career

Parmeet Sethi began his career with DDLJ (1995), playing the role of the desi macho man Kuljeet. He subsequently appeared in films like Diljale, Dhadak, Baaz: A Bird in Danger, and Rustom. He also had a remarkable career in television, playing memorable roles in shows like Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin and Sumit Sambhal Lega. He also ventured into directing, directing the film Badmaash Company (2010), starring Shahid Kapoor and Anushka Sharma.

FAQs

1. Which character did Parmeet Sethi play in DDLJ?

He played the role of Kuljeet Singh, Kajol's fiance, in the film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) .

2. Why did Parmeet Sethi call Shah Rukh Khan's character a villain?

Parmeet Sethi jokingly said, "Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) took away my fiancée, while I didn't take away anyone's fiancée." He described Raj as the "real villain" of the film.

3. Do fans agree with Parmeet Sethi?

Many social media users joked that Shah Rukh Khan had also got someone else's girlfriend in films like "Pardes," "Dil To Pagal Hai," "Veer Zaara," so this seems to be true.

4. When was DDLJ released, and who directed it?

DDLJ  was released in 1995 and was directed by Aditya Chopra. The film was produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films.

5. What were the names of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's characters in DDLJ?

In the film, Shah Rukh Khan's name was Raj Malhotra, and Kajol's name was Simran Singh.

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