\u2018Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge\u2019, one of the most successful and loved films in the history of Hindi cinema, completes thirty years of its release today. Released on 20 October 1995, the film marked the directorial debut of Aditya Chopra and featured Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead roles. The music of the film, put together by composer duo Jatin \u2013 Lalit and lyricist Anand Bakshi, played a key role in ensuring the film finds a permanent place in the hearts of its audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the 30th<\/sup> anniversary of \u2018Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge\u2019, Lalit Pandit<\/strong>, who composed all the songs of the film along with brother Jatin Pandit, shares his memories of the film, the enduring quality of the film\u2019s music, rapport with Aditya Chopra, bond with Lata Mangeshkar, collaborating with Anand Bakshi and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What, do you think, made the music of \u2018Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge\u2019 so special?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A film like \u2018Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge\u2019 happens once in a lifetime. Aditya Chopra\u2019s faith and conviction made all the difference. He had a great sense of music, had complete clarity about what he wanted and gave us enough time and space to do our best. He picturised the songs very beautifully as well. He himself composes tunes and writes very well. Sometimes, he would hum a tune to give us an idea about the kind of song he wanted. He was like another partner with us in the music making process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge\u2019 was Jatin \u2013 Lalit\u2019s first film with Yash Raj Films. Did they approach you for this film?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No, we had reached out to them. Yash ji<\/em> had a fantastic sense of music and we always wanted to work with him and his company. Our first sitting with Yash ji <\/em>was at his house. I remember the sitting lasted for three and a half hours. Along with Yash ji<\/em>, Pam ji<\/em>, Aditya Chopra and Uday Chopra were a part of that sitting. At that time, Aditya had just started planning the film and we did not know much about it. That day, they liked most of the tunes we played out to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a few months, Adi called us again. He briefed us about the story of the film. Then, we had another music sitting. In this particular sitting, he liked a few songs, two of which were \u2018Mehendi Laga Ke Rakhna\u2019 and \u2018Mere Khwaabon Mein Jo Aaye\u2019. Fortunately, we had these songs ready with us when he asked us to meet him. He found these songs suitable for the situations in the film and decided to use them. Later, we had a few more sessions and the rest of the songs were finalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n