Bollywood star Ajay Devgn recently commemorated a significant milestone, celebrating the 28th anniversary of his beloved 1997 film 'Ishq' with a touching social media post that beautifully intertwined the movie's legacy with his own enduring love story with actress Kajol.
A Nostalgic Tribute on Instagram
Taking to his official Instagram account, the actor shared a poignant carousel of images that told a story of its own. The first slide was a nostalgic still from the film itself, emblazoned with the text 'Ishq Hua'. This was followed by a cherished wedding photograph of the couple, marked 'Kaise Hua'. The final picture was a heartwarming family portrait featuring Ajay, Kajol, and their two children, Nysa and Yug, completing the narrative with the words 'Acha Hua'.
Ajay Devgn's caption perfectly captured the sentiment of the moment, quoting a popular line that translates to, "Whatever happened, happened for the best..." He used the hashtag #28YearsOfIshq to mark the occasion, sending fans into a frenzy of nostalgia.
The Film That Cemented a Bond
The film 'Ishq', directed by Indra Kumar, was a major commercial success upon its release on 28 November 1997. It featured an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Ajay Devgn, and Kajol in lead roles, with strong supporting performances from actors like Dalip Tahil, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Johnny Lever, and Mohan Joshi.
The movie was a box-office juggernaut, earning over Rs 500 million worldwide and finishing its theatrical run as the third highest-grossing Hindi film of the year 1997. While the film's comedy and drama were major draws, the on-screen pairing of Ajay Devgn and Kajol was a key highlight, their chemistry resonating powerfully with audiences.
From Reel Life to Real Life
This cinematic partnership seamlessly transitioned into a real-life romance. For the uninitiated, Kajol and Ajay first met on the sets of their 1995 film 'Hulchul'. Their relationship blossomed away from the public eye, and they dated for nearly four years before tying the knot.
On 24 February 1999, the couple got married in an intimate ceremony at their Mumbai residence. They then embarked on an extensive two-month honeymoon across Europe, solidifying their bond. Their family grew with the arrival of their daughter, Nysa, on 20 April 2003, and later their son, Yug, on 13 September 2010.
Their journey to the altar wasn't without its challenges. Kajol once revealed on the talk show 'No Filter Neha' that their decision to marry faced skepticism. "Nobody wanted us to get married besides his family and my family," she shared, adding that her father, the late filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, did not speak to her for a week after she announced her intention to marry Ajay, concerned about her flourishing career.
Today, Ajay Devgn's tribute stands as a beautiful testament to a film that was not just a professional triumph but a personal landmark, a project that strengthened a bond which has now endured for decades, both on and off the screen.
