Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge appropriate for children?

# Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - Parental Guide This G-rated Bollywood romance follows a wealthy carefree man pursuing a traditional woman from a strict family. While there's no violence or harsh language, it contains moderate romantic content including kissing scenes. The film's three-hour runtime and slow pacing may challenge younger children's attention spans.

What age is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge suitable for?

Our verdict for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

None

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1995

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis

Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.

Cast

Kajol

Simran Singh

Shah Rukh Khan

Raj Malhotra

Amrish Puri

Chaudhry Baldev Singh

Farida Jalal

Lajwanti 'Lajjo' Singh

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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