Fashion designer Manish Malhotra brought his A-game on for the Aditya Chopra directorial, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and wowed India and Indians with costumes and styling that has made DDLJ one of the most fashionable films of all time. Tomorrow, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (lovingly also called DDLJ) will complete 25 years. On this occasion, Manish opened up about his vision with DDLJ that made costume design an integral part of every film's creative roadmap going forward.

DDLJ's looks are considered iconic. They are a part of Indian pop culture history. What was the inspiration behind that?