It has been announced that Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical, a ‘high energy, colourful’ new musical comedy based on one of the biggest blockbuster films in the history of Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, will make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House from 29 May - 21 June 2025.

Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical will be set in the UK and directed by Aditya Chopra, the original director of the record-breaking, award-sweeping Hindi-language film, also known as DDLJ. DDLJ is the longest-running title in Indian cinema, playing continuously in Mumbai since its release in 1995.

Cultures will collide in the stage musical adaptation of the beloved hit romantic-comedy film, set to the exuberant beat of 18 all-new songs created for the production.

Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films (YRF), said: “We are thrilled to open Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical at the magnificent and historic Manchester Opera House. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is not only YRF’s treasured IP but it is one of the biggest IPs in the history of Indian cinema. We look forward to sharing this magical version of DDLJ with those who cherish the original film, as well as introducing the charm of DDLJ to new audiences for the first time! This stage version of DDLJ celebrates how important love, joy and togetherness is in a growingly divisive world. We hope we entertain everyone with Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical as we bring all the flavours of a big Bollywood film to the UK stage!”

Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical is the story of Simran, a young British Indian woman whose future is set: an arranged marriage back in India to a family friend. But when she convinces her strict father that she should spend a summer of freedom and fun in Europe, she falls in love with Rog, a rich, charming British boy who is her father’s worst nightmare. Can she be true to both her heritage and her heart? Can carefree Rog win over her traditional father?

The production has a book and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, with music by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani (popularly called Vishal & Sheykhar in India), choreography by Rob Ashford, associate choreography – Indian Dances by Shruti Merchant, set design by Derek McLane, and casting by David Grindrod CDG for Grindrod Burton Casting.

Further creative team and casting information will be announced at a later date.

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