Shilpa Shetty shared her views about her Baazigar co-star Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Super Dancer 5. The episode featured a performance by a young contestant who danced on Sachi Yeh Kahani Hai, a song from Shah Rukh Khan’s Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. Her performance left Shilpa mighty impressed, who then compared her energy with Shah Rukh Khan, and also revealed what makes him King Khan.
“Shah Rukh Khan believed he was a King before the world did. And that’s the reason why people also believe he is the King,” she said on the sets of the show and added, “That unshakable confidence in himself makes others believe it too. And that’s the power of self-belief; it makes the world see you the way you see yourself.”
Shilpa Shetty and Shah Rukh Khan have
worked together in the classic film, Baazigar. Released in 1993, the film remains memorable even today for its compelling performances, gritty storyline, and star-studded cast. Considering that Shilpa Shetty and Shah Rukh Khan carry very strong individual energies on-screen, the audience would surely like to see them together once again!
Meanwhile, on the work front, Shilpa Shetty will be seen in KD: The Devil, a Kannada action drama film by Prem. The film also stars a power-packed ensemble including Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, and Nora Fatehi. It is scheduled to be released soon.
As for Shah Rukh Khan, the actor, who is currently busy shooting for his upcoming action-thriller King with Siddharth Anand, may soon be taking a short break from work. According to Pinkvilla, the superstar is expected to return from Poland, where the schedule is underway, in order to attend the prestigious National Awards ceremony.
The 71st National Film Awards were recently announced, with Shah Rukh Khan bagging the Best Actor trophy for his powerful performance in Atlee’s Jawan. The film, which turned out to be one of 2023’s biggest blockbusters, saw him essay a dual role as both father and son. His win was a moment of celebration for fans who have admired his versatility over the years.
Meanwhile, his last outing on the big screen was Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki, a comedy-drama that explored the controversial practice of “donkey flights,” or illegal immigration routes. The film featured Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, and had a special cameo by Vicky Kaushal.