4 Times Shah Rukh Khan Went the Extra Mile to Make Other Actors Feel Special

Shah Rukh Khan's movies might not be hitting jackpot at the box-office anymore, but if the success parameter in Bollywood is the love that fans pour on the star, then the actor has rightfully earned the title 'King Khan'. He redefined on-screen romance, wooed the audiences with his impeccable comic timing, and charmed us with his effortless charisma and humour (as if his dimples weren't enough for that!). The crowd in front of his house, or the long queue of fans waiting to meet him at an outdoor shoot or world tour, says a lot about his stardom. Excited fans who got to meet Shah Rukh revealed on Quora how the actor made them feel special. But, have you thought about the fans who eventually got to work with the star? 

1. Rajkummar Rao 

What happens when you get to know that the person you've idolized all your life knows everything about you? Eep! That's exactly what happened with Rajkummar when he finally met Shah Rukh Khan. 

"I was shooting in Mehboob(studio) and heard that Shah Rukh sir was there too. So I thought this was my chance—maybe I could meet him. I sent a message across—I didn’t think he’d know me, but he called me to his trailer. He knew my entire bio! He made me feel so special—I was already a fan, but that day I was probably his biggest."

 

“Growing up, I was fascinated with Shah Rukh Sir–I used to stare at his posters & think that if an outsider could make it as big as him, then maybe there was hope for me. It wasn’t rosy though–I didn’t get work after I came to Mumbai. I only got small jobs–I’d be like the 10th person standing in a random newspaper ad! I made 8-10k a month–but there were days when I didn’t have money & I’d call my friends saying, ‘Can I come over to eat?’ Giving up wasn’t an option. There was never a plan B. I was constantly on the hunt for auditions–I met with countless ADs & casting directors. They would call me in for small roles & I’d try to convince them to let me audition for the bigger parts–I was turned down. But I wasn’t demotivated. I persistently followed up with Atul Mongia till he finally called me to audition for Love Sex aur Dhokha. A week went by & I hadn’t heard back–that’s when I questioned, ‘Will they call?’ Then it happened...everything I worked for culminated in that one moment. I was at home when I got the most important call of my life. The words were, ‘Ho gaya, you got the film!’ I fell to my knees, cried & called my mom. The movie released & that’s when the doors opened. But I’ll tell you a stand out moment–it was sometime after Queen. I was shooting in Mehboob & heard that Shah Rukh Sir was there too. So I thought this was my chance–maybe I could meet him. I sent a message across–I didn’t think he’d know me, but he called me to his trailer. He knew my entire bio! He made me feel so special–I was already a fan, but that day I was probably his biggest. I was nervous and in awe throughout. I once spoke to his posters & now there he was, in front of me. How can I even explain what that felt like? What’s ironic is, that the people who in the beginning weren’t interested in me for a lead role–today offer me films. I’m the same actor, the same person, but now I’m offered the roles. I’ve believed in my craft, even when things weren’t going well. I just knew–I put it out in the Universe & attracted it. Remember, no matter what anyone says, no one will believe in you, the way YOU do–so hustle & let the Universe do the rest.”

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2. Anushka Sharma

When it comes to making someone feel special, Shah Rukh is a pro. After getting married in a private ceremony in Italy, Anushka came back to a flowery welcome on the sets of the movie Zero. Shah Rukh Khan and his team had arranged this beautiful surprise for the newlywed bride. 

3. Sagarika Ghatge

It's every newcomer's dream to work with SRK. But, the same dream can get very intimidating when it actually comes true. The same happened with Sagarika when she shot the first Chak De! India scene with Shah Rukh. In an interview given to a leading daily, Sagarika shared how Shah Rukh helped her with the first shot. She said, “I was so nervous because all the girls stood on one side and I enter the field and I had to have that attitude when everybody is looking at you. I remember SRK sir telling me, ‘You just do your job and I would react to it.’ Today, when I look back, the way I say my dialogues, he pretty much answered back in the same way.”

4. Sushmita Sen

Chivalry will never go out of fashion and Shah Rukh knows it. When Sushmita met her Main Hoon Na co-actor at the airport he insisted to carry the bags for her. *insert infinite aww* 

"I was travelling alone with the #babies and the #gentlemen 'HE' is...insisted and carried my bags himself!!!! "

 

Guess who???!!!! ?????❤️What a pleasant #surprise on our #flight back today ?I was travelling alone with the #babies and the #gentlemen 'HE' is...insisted and carried my bags himself!!!! ?????❤️️? #classapart ?❤️a dependable #friend and a #rockstar of a man, always reaffirming ' MAIN HOON NA' ???? I love this man!!!! We all do!!!!❤️️??? #mmuuaahh #King ?? #cherished ?

A post shared by Sushmita Sen (@sushmitasen47) on Nov 6, 2016 at 11:51am PST

 

Is it even possible to love him more?! We guess it is!