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Kajol's 'Duplicate' Cameo: A DDLJ Raj Callback?
8 Jun
Summary
- Kajol's uncredited cameo in 'Duplicate' features a surprising DDLJ reference.
- Shah Rukh Khan's character in 'Duplicate' impulsively proposes to Kajol.
- Farida Jalal played mothers to both Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in different films.
A surprising detail from the 1998 film 'Duplicate' has re-emerged, delighting fans of Bollywood nostalgia. The film featured an uncredited cameo by Kajol, whose brief appearance offered a clever nod to one of Shah Rukh Khan's most beloved roles.
During a scene at a bustling railway station, Shah Rukh Khan's character, Bablu Chaudhry, is seen in an emotional state after bidding farewell to his mother. Amidst the crowd, Kajol passes by, prompting Bablu to impulsively ask her to marry him. Kajol's reaction is one of confusion, and she quickly dismisses him by shouting "Raj!" – a direct reference to Shah Rukh Khan's character in the iconic film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.
This Easter egg resonated with audiences due to the established chemistry between Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who were already a popular on-screen pair. The connection is further amplified by the presence of actress Farida Jalal. She played Kajol's mother in 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and later portrayed Shah Rukh Khan's mother in 'Duplicate', weaving a familial thread across both movies.
'Duplicate,' directed by Mahesh Bhatt, marked Shah Rukh Khan's first role playing dual characters: a gentle chef and a notorious gangster. Although the film did not achieve significant commercial success upon its release, it has since garnered a cult following and nostalgic appreciation.
