Shah Rukh Khan is the 'Real Villain' in DDLJ, says Parmeet Sethi, 'Raj took away Kuljit’s fiancée!'

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has delivered numerous memorable performances throughout his illustrious career. Celebrated as the ‘King of Romance’, SRK has portrayed some of the most iconic lovers on screen, captivating generations of fans. Among his many blockbusters, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) remains one of the most defining films of his career, cementing his image as the ultimate romantic hero. However, not everyone views his characters as the traditional "good guy."

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When Manoj Bajpayee Saw SRK as the Villain

Actor Manoj Bajpayee once expressed a similar opinion while discussing his role in Veer Zaara. In the film, he played Raza, who was engaged to Zaara (Preity Zinta), only for her to fall in love with Veer (played by SRK).

In a candid interview with Pinkvilla, Manoj said, “Sagai Ho Chuki hai, Uski biwi kisi aur se chooch lada rahi hai. To mere liye to Shah Rukh Usmein Villain tha aur aap jo hai nafrat mujhse lar rahe ho.” (The engagement is already done, but my fiancée is romancing someone else. So, for me, Shah Rukh was the villain in that story, but everyone’s hatred was directed at me instead.)

His humorous yet honest take highlights how perspective can flip the definition of a “hero.”

Parmeet Sethi Calls SRK the ‘Real Villain’ of DDLJ

Now, Shah Rukh’s DDLJ co-star Parmeet Sethi, who played Kuljit, Simran’s (Kajol) fiancé, has voiced a similar thought. While Raj (SRK) and Simran’s love story is celebrated as a symbol of true romance, Parmeet offers a refreshing, alternate viewpoint.

During a recent interview with Pinkvilla, he said, “DDLJ Mein Kujit ne kuch galat nahi kiya. Shah Rukh ka jo character hai Raj woh aakar meri mangetar ko le kar jata hai. Mein to nahi gaya tha.” (In DDLJ, Kuljit didn’t do anything wrong. Shah Rukh’s character Raj comes and takes away my fiancée. I didn’t go to take anyone’s fiancée.)

From Kuljit’s perspective, he was the one wronged - engaged to Simran and expecting to marry her - until Raj arrived and disrupted his life. When seen from that angle, Raj, the beloved hero, might indeed be the ‘villain’ of Kuljit’s story.

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SRK’s ‘Romantic Villain’ Pattern in Other Films

This isn’t the first time Shah Rukh Khan’s characters have crossed moral boundaries in the name of love. Across films like Deewana, Darr, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Yes Boss, Pardes, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Dil Se, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Josh, Chalte Chalte, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Om Shanti Om, My Name is Khan, Chennai Express, and Jab Harry Met Sejal, SRK’s romantic heroes often fall for someone else’s partner - sometimes even breaking relationships along the way.