Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who completed 31 years in the Hindi film industry on Sunday, says being able to entertain many people many times is his “proudest achievement”. Known as the King Khan of Bollywood, the 57-year-old star began his acting journey with TV serials like “Fauji” and “Circus” before making his feature film debut with Raj Kanwar’s “Deewana”. The romantic drama released on 25 June 1992, starring Rishi Kapoor and Divya Bharti.
Shah Rukh, who made a grand comeback on the big screen after a gap of four years with the blockbuster “Pathan” in January, conducted a Q&A session #AskSRK with fans and followers on Twitter to mark the completion of another year in films. “Wow, just realized it’s been 31 years to the day Deewana released on screens. It’s been such a wonderful journey. Thanks everyone and can we do a 31 minute #AskSRK??” He tweeted.
When a social media user asked what was his “proudest achievement” in these 31 years, the actor replied, “Being able to entertain many, many times. That’s all.” He said, “Working with Deewanaji and Rajji” was something he will never forget from the sets of “Deewana”.
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People were curious as to how Shah Rukh chooses his projects after having done “almost every kind of role” in his career. In his response, the actor said: “I now try to do the kind of film that the particular director wants to do?…not just what I see myself.”
Another asked if there is one thing that he has been following consistently since his debut, to which he said that he writes the entire back story and ideology of the character. “Sometimes share it with the director or just keep it to yourself. It can be a poem or a whole story,” he said.
The actor said his favorite aspect of being an actor is “being in someone else’s shoes and making their dreams come to life”.
A Twitter user also asked Shah Rukh to comment on the performance of a cappella group Penn Masala, who performed his popular song “Chaiyya Chaiyya” from the film “Dil Se…” at the White House ahead of Prime Minister Narendra’s arrival. Modi during his recent US visit. “I wish I could be there to dance to this? But I guess they won’t let the train in??!!!” he quipped referring to the song, which was shot on top of a moving train.
When asked to complete the phrase “In my time, we…” the actor said, “In my time we didn’t discuss the business of movies without knowing anything about the business!!!”
When a fan asked Shah Rukh if they could smoke together, the superstar said: “I do my bad habits alone.”
Main apni buri aadatein alone hi karta hoon!! https://t.co/POWpR67dzu— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 25 June 2023
When asked what was his secret of performing elaborate stunts at the age of 57, he replied: “Bahut pain nivarak धारोखन खाने पढ़े है भाई.”
There are a lot of painkillers to be eaten brother…. https://t.co/YbgptHE37R— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 25 June 2023
When a social media user shared a clip of his entry sequence from “Deewana”, in which he is lip-syncing to “Koi Na Koi Chahiye”, Shah Rukh admitted that he “should have worn a helmet”.
Asked if he feels the pressure of being responsible for people’s happiness, Shah Rukh said no.
He said, “There is never any pressure to give happiness…It is sadness that everyone should avoid.”
Asked what would be his top priority among fame, money and values, the Padma Shri recipient chose the latter option.
“Value comes first and then everything else,” he tweeted.
Value comes first and finally everything else follows https://t.co/SYCiEXNtNV— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 25 June 2023
When asked how he defines creativity, the actor said, “It is your best friend when you are alone”.
Creativity is your best friend when you are alone… https://t.co/SIFmYr1SIp— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 25 June 2023
Shah Rukh also shared how he deals with negativity and paves the way for success. He wrote, “Negativity and positivity (these are) the two simplest words to get rid of. Sorry, you don’t like what I do? Thanks for appreciating what I do. And then move on , Ignore any one.”
Asked if there is anything that has changed the most over the years, Shah Rukh said that there are a lot of people with a lot of ideas. “It’s even harder to find your voice in the white noise!” he added in his tweet.
Too many people have too many ideas…it’s even harder to find your voice in the white noise! https://t.co/7JIDfftfkf
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) 25 June 2023
In his message to the graduating students this year, Shah Rukh said: “Best wishes in life and remember that whatever you have learned will come in handy at some point in life.”
In his 31 years in Hindi cinema, Shah Rukh has featured in commecial and critical hit films such as “Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman”, “Darr”, “Baazigar”, “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”, “Kal Ho Naa Ho”, ” Swades”, “Chak De! India”, “My Name is Khan”, “Main Hoon Na”, and “Raees”.