New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- Bollywood fans crowded Leicester Square this week as Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol marked 30 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The two unveiled life-size bronze statues of Raj and Simran - the first Indian film characters to join the square's collection, which has already honoured characters like Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Paddington.

The event opened under steady rain. Kajol joked about it during interviews, telling BBC that SRK's original entrance in DDLJ involved rainfall too, so the timing "felt meant to be." Both actors stood by as they unveiled the sculptures modeled after their 1995 looks.

A small moment at the venue drew unexpected attention. Shah Rukh pointed out that Kajol's son Yug had arrived in a lea...