The upcoming actioner King has been generating buzz, not just for its high-octane scale, but for the first-ever on-screen collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter, Suhana Khan. Adding to the excitement, Saurabh Shukla, who is reuniting with the superstar for this movie, recently shared wholesome insights into Shah Rukh’s persona as both a businessman and a father.
Saurabh Shukla and Shah Rukh Khan first worked together years ago in the cult classic Baadshah. Talking about those early days in a chat with Siddharth Kannan, he mentioned that while Shah Rukh was a rising star then, his sharp intellect was already evident. Saurabh shared, “I worked with him in Baadshah. He was a rising star then. At that time, I didn’t meet him much; we interacted only briefly. Over the years, I have met Shah Rukh at different times in different ways.”
He particularly appreciated Shah Rukh’s business acumen, saying, “Shah Rukh is definitely a very good businessman, his business sense is excellent. Otherwise, it is not possible to create such an empire and hold it single-handedly.” He credited him for building a massive army of support while maintaining a strong foundation with his family. Despite his global stature, Saurabh said that Shah Rukh remains incredibly grounded. He mentioned that the actor has a rare ability to make everyone around him feel valued.
He admitted, confessing his envy for this specific quality, “If Shah Rukh is talking to you, you will feel that you are the most important person because he will be 100% present with you and will talk to you. That is rare.”
Describing Shah Rukh as a father, Saurabh shared, “He is not possessive or overly protective. Of course, a father will be protective, but he is wonderful.” On the film’s set, the superstar treats Suhana as an equal. “On set, he was like a colleague, like a co-actor with Suhana. He was rehearsing and suggesting things like any co-actor would,” Saurabh added, noting that SRK gives his children the freedom to have their own voice.
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