Shah Rukh Khan’s Surprising Path to Stardom

Today, Shah Rukh Khan reigns as a global icon, but his ascent to stardom was anything but straightforward. The Bollywood superstar made his debut in Deewana back in 1992, but interestingly, he wasn’t the first choice for the role. Producer Guddu Dhanoa recently disclosed that the character was originally assigned to Armaan Kohli, but destiny had other plans. Kohli left the project midway, leading acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur to recommend Khan as a replacement.

Dhanoa recounted, “Armaan Kohli was in that film; however, he left the film, and it was Shekhar Kapur who suggested Shah Rukh Khan’s name to me.” He reminisced about their journey to Madras to review the VFX for Anjali when Shekhar made the suggestion. “I was like, ‘Who is Shah Rukh Khan?’” he admitted.

Kapur encouraged Dhanoa to check out Khan’s performances in Fauji and Circus. Although Dhanoa had seen the shows, the actor didn’t immediately come to mind. However, intrigued by the recommendation, he invited SRK to a restaurant in Delhi upon returning from Madras. That meeting proved to be a turning point.

“The moment I saw Khan in person, I had made up my mind, even before he officially agreed to the project,” Dhanoa shared, laughing as he described Shah Rukh as “fantastic” and “perfect for Deewana.”

Staying Grounded Amidst Stardom

Dhanoa also commended Khan’s humility and down-to-earth nature, despite his decades of superstardom. “People often change when they become stars. But SRK hasn’t changed one bit,” he noted, highlighting the rarity of such consistency in the face of immense success.

What’s Next for SRK?

After an impressive run in 2023 with three blockbuster hits—Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki—SRK is now preparing for his next major project titled King. Directed by Siddharth Anand, this film marks their second collaboration following Pathaan. King also features a stellar cast, including Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma in pivotal roles.

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Shah Rukh Khan, Guddu Dhanoa, Armaan Kohli, Shekhar Kapur, Rani Mukerji, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma

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Deewana, Fauji, Circus, Pathaan, Jawan, Dunki, King

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