INDIA'S FILM IN-STAR : BRONZE STATUTE HONOURS

'' Raj and Simran to earn a bronze statue in London ' DDLJ' leads will be immortalised in Leicester square. ''

Cult classic '' Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge '' [ DDLJ ] will be the first Indian film to be  immortalised at London's ' Scenes in the Square ' film trail in Leicester Square.

As per Variety, after a five year planning process, stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol will both earn  bronze statue thanks to the their Iconic romantic comedy.

The statue will be positioned on the eastern terrace outside the Odeon cinema.

Longtime fans know that DDLJ follows a single love story that spans continents. In fact, the film kicks off in Trafalgar Square in the heart of London, with other well known sites in the city also appearing in the film.

Leicester Square is also the place where the leads Raj and Simran meet for the first time, making it a fitting spot for their adventures to be immortalized.

'' We're thrilled to be the first Indian film to be represented in ' Scenes in the Square '. It also marks 30 years of DDLJ, a film that has spread love and joy globally and shows the cultural impact it has had in the UK,'' said Yash Raj Films [ YRF] CEO Akshaye Widhani.

'' It's fantastic to have the opportunity to add to our trail Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who are such titans of international cinema,'' expressed Mark Williams, deputy chief executive at Heart of London Business Alliance.

Williams added, '' We are honoured that our  superstars and our films are being recognised on the world stage alongside Hollywood elite, from Gene Kelly to Laurel and Hardy to Harry Potter.

The statue is a fitting tribute to the global popularity of Bollywood and a celebration of London's rich diversity.''

Other characters accompanying Bollywood's beloved romantic pair are Bugs Bunny, Mary Poppins, Mr. Bean, Paddington, and DC superheroes Batman and Wonder Woman.

The World Students Society thanks The Express Tribune.