'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' clocks 23 years: Shah Rukh Khan thanks fans for keeping the story of Raj-Simran aliveOct 24 (AZINS) Raj is one of the numerous screen names that superstar Shah Rukh Khan is synonymous with.

To commemorate 23 years of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), King Khan took to Twitter to thank fans for falling in love with Raj and Simran (played by Kajol) and for keeping their love story alive on the big screen for 1200 weeks non-stop.

"A special journey that began 23 years ago, goes on even today. Your love has kept Raj & Simran's story alive on the big screen for 1200 weeks non-stop. Thank u for falling in love with us so unconditionally for so many years! #23YearsOfDDLJ," wrote the Zero star.

Earlier last week, the Helicopter Eela actress, Kajol had taken to social media to mark the special occasion.

She said that DDLJ will always be an incredibly special film.

"1200 weeks and still running! thank you all for all the love that you have been showering on #DDLJ for so many years! It was, it is and will always be an incredibly special film for all of us. @iamsrk @yrf #AdityaChopra," read the tweet.

Aditya Chopra's maiden film as director, DDLJ released on October 19, 1995.

It won 10 Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director at the 1996 edition of the ceremony.