SRK meets new Raj and Simran from DDLJ-inspired musical, Come Fall In Love. Pics

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met the new Raj and Simran from the 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge'-inspired musical 'Come Fall In Love'. The actor met the leads, Jena Pandya and Ashley Day, who play Simran and Roger, respectively, along with the crew of the musical.Shah Rukh, who became a global household name as Raj in the 1995 original film, dropped by ahead of the musical's UK premiere, which opens at the Manchester Opera House on May 29. Dressed casually in a white T-shirt and denims, the actor was all smiles as he posed for a photo with the musical's leads.advertisementThe visit was kept under wraps until the musical's official Instagram account shared the pictures.
Shah Rukh Khan meets Dilwale Dulhaniya Lejayenge - inspired musical, 'Come Fall In Love' cast and crew in London. (Photo Credit: comefallinlovemusical)
Jena Pandya, stepping into the role originally made famous by Bollywood actor Kajol, spoke of her admiration after meeting the legendary actor. 'Meeting Shah Rukh Khan and having him in the rehearsal room was such an honour. He was so generous with his time and support for the show. Being able to show him some of the iconic scenes that he and Kajol originally established was an incredible feeling and will be a long-lasting memory for me. I can't wait to head to Manchester next week and put this story on stage!," she said.advertisementAshley Day, who plays Roger, a reimagined version of Raj, described the moment, saying, 'When he arrived in our rehearsal room and met the full company, it was a moment that quietly landed on all of us, especially in a way that didn't need words,' he said. 'He greeted us all with such love and genuine excitement about what we've been building. I can't imagine what it must feel like to see a project - beloved by millions - being reimagined as a musical 30 years later. And yet, he kept asking to see more!," Day added.
Shah Rukh Khan meets new Raj and Simran along with the DDLJ musical crew (Photo Credit: Instagram/comefallinlovemusical)
'Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical' is directed by the original film director Aditya Chopra and reimagines the cross-cultural love story across the UK and India. It retains the heart of the film while offering a fresh take with an all-new English score composed by musical duo Vishal and Shekhar, following in the footsteps of the original's music legends Jatin-Lalit.The musical features a cast including Irvine Iqbal, Kara Lane, Harveen Mann-Neary, Amonik Melaco, Millie O'Connel, Ankur Sabharwal, Kinshuk Sen, and Russel Wilcox.Trending Reel
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