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News India Live, Digital Desk: Maratha Mandir Theater located near Mumbai Central Railway Station is today known all over the world for ‘DDLJ’. This film of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, released in 1995, is still spreading its magic on the single screens here. Although, 19 March 2026 has seen a rare change in its decades-old schedule due to a new film.
1. History of Maratha Temple
Establishment: inauguration of this theater 16 October 1945 (According to some sources in its present form in 1952).
Grand openning: great movie 1960 ‘Mughal-e-Azam’ The grand premiere of this film was held here, in which elephants and horses were used for Madhubala’s entry.
architecture: It is known for its art-deco style and luxurious balcony seats, reminiscent of old Bombay.
2. DDLJ and 30 years of journey (The Record Run)
Release date: 20 October 1995.
Longest Run: It is the longest running film in a single theater in the history of Indian cinema (over 1,500 weeks).
ticket price: Considering the love of the audience, the ticket prices here have always been kept low. Currently balcony ticket only ₹50 and dress circle ₹30 Is.
legacy: every morning at 11:30 The show remains reserved for DDLJ. Even today people clap on dialogues like ‘Palat…’ and ‘Ja Simran Ja…’.
3. Latest Update: Schedule changed on 19th March 2026!
Ranveer Singh’s much awaited film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (Dhurandhar 2) Due to huge demand, the slot of DDLJ has been changed for the first time in 30 years:
new time: Now DDLJ will be shown in the morning instead of 11:30 AM. 10:00 AM (or earlier according to some reports) slot to accommodate the 24-hour running of shows of ‘Dhurandhar 2’.
Historical changes: This is the first time that the ‘Box Office Tsunami’ of a new film has shaken the traditional timing of Raj-Simran, although the release of the film has not been stopped.
4. Viewer Experience
Tribute site: Many people consider it the ‘pilgrimage of cinema’. Apart from the couples in love, the visitors here also include those who want to refresh the memories of the 90s.
Emotional Connect: When the theater management once issued a notice to remove the film after it completed 1,000 weeks, it had to be reinstated after huge protests and demonstrations from the public.