India, Oct. 21 -- Three decades since Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge first lit up the screens, yet the love for the film continues to grow with every generation. Looking back at the phenomenon, actor Anupam Kher, who played the warm and witty father to Shah Rukh Khan's Raj, says he always knew the film was going to be extraordinary. "Yes, I knew from the beginning that DDLJ was a very special film," he recalls. "It's not about how many years it ran, but the fact that it changed the grammar and rhythm of Indian cinema. That's what makes it a cult film."

Reminiscing about the film's premiere, Kher shares an unforgettable moment. "When the screening ended, there was complete silence for almost a minute, it felt like six hours. Everyone was jus...