Shah Rukh Khan is currently enjoying the success of his latest film, Pathaan, which is expected to soon join the coveted Rs 1000 crore club. At the box office, the YRF’s spy thriller, directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Ashutosh Rana, and Dimple Kapadia in significant roles, has grossed a remarkable amount.
The triumph of Pathaan has not only delighted the Hindi film industry but also every fan of Shah Rukh Khan. At the same time, Shah Rukh Khan’s #AskSRK Twitter session was a huge hit, giving the star a chance to interact with his followers. While the celebrity encountered various kinds of questions during the session, one recent question about the late actor Irrfan Khan left the actor teary-eyed.
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Shah Rukh Khan remembers late actor Irrfan Khan during #AskSRK session
Recently, during an #AskSRK session on Twitter, a fan asked him about the late actor Irrfan Khan. In response, SRK provided a heartfelt reply that is sure to bring tears to your eyes.
Netizen asked,
Legendary actor Irrfan Khan sir once said ” Hollywood doesn’t have Shah Rukh Khan” What do you think?
Legendary actor Irrfan Khan sir once said ” Hollywood doesn’t have Shah Rukh Khan”
What do you think?#AskSRK— ‘Hina (@iPeterzGwen) February 20, 2023
To this, Shah Rukh Khan replied,
I miss him he was a dear friend…
I miss him he was a dear friend… https://t.co/ZKquVHcyLK
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 20, 2023
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Shah Rukh Khan and Irrfan Khan shared the screen together
For the uninitiated, Shah Rukh Khan and Irrfan Khan shared a very friendly and amicable bond. In the 2009 comedy-drama film Billu, two of Bollywood’s most renowned actors shared the screen. Along with them, the movie starred other prominent names such as Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Rasika Joshi, and more.
Directed by Priyadarshan, the story followed the journey of a struggling barber, portrayed by Irrfan, who resides in an Indian village. His life takes a turn for the better when the villagers find out that a famous actor, with whom he had an association in the past, is coming to the town.
Shah Rukh Khan’s reaction to his dear friend’s death
In April 2020, the Indian film industry suffered a significant loss with the passing of Irrfan Khan. The celebrated actor had been fighting a colon infection for a long time. Irrfan’s versatility as an actor, his unique approach to his roles, and his magnetic screen presence have made him a prominent name in both Bollywood and Hollywood.
His realistic portrayal of characters, along with his masterful dialogue delivery, had earned him critical acclaim and a massive fan following. Some of his most notable films include Life of Pi, The Lunchbox, Inferno, Piku, Angrezi Medium, and The Namesake, among others.
Even at that time, Shah Rukh Khan expressed his grief at the passing of one of his close friends. In a condolence message for him on Twitter, he called him the greatest actor of his time.
My friend…inspiration & the greatest actor of our times. Allah bless your soul Irrfan bhai…will miss you as much as cherish the fact that you were part of our lives.
“पैमाना कहे है कोई, मैखाना कहे है दुनिया तेरी आँखों को भी, क्या क्या ना कहे है” Love u pic.twitter.com/yOVoCete4A— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 29, 2020
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At present, Shah Rukh Khan is occupied with the filming of Atlee’s upcoming directorial venture titled “Jawan” in the company of Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. As of now, the project has moved into its post-production phase and is slated to hit theaters on June 2, 2023. The movie will be released in multiple languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Along with “Jawan,” the actor will also appear in Rajkumar Hirani’s forthcoming film “Dunki,” where he will share screen space with Taapsee Pannu and Boman Irani.
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