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From ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’,‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ to ‘Baghban’: When Bollywood made Karwa Chauth a nationwide trend

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Summary: In 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge,' Aditya Chopra took the ancient tradition of Karwa Chauth and converted it into a contemporary way to celebrate romance that captivated a younger audience. And the iconic couple associated with the festival was the most famous Jin the 1990's -- Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. What was particularly revolutionary about his representation was including Shah Rukh Khan fast with Kajol -- subtextually challenging how the religion is practised, which just a married woman typically completes the fast. This representation changes the ritual into another representation of love and commitment between a couple by each partner committing a similar act of fasting, changing the game both on and off screen.

In 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge,' Aditya Chopra took the ancient tradition of Karwa Chauth and converted it

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