Bollywood star John Abraham recently shared a touching story about his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan during an appearance on the TV chat show Aapka Apna Zakir. John revealed a heartwarming anecdote that highlights the close friendship between the two actors.
After the massive success of their film Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan invited John to a celebration party. Shah Rukh, thrilled with the film’s outstanding opening, urged John to join the festivities. “Shah Rukh was like, ‘Come on John, let’s party! Apni picture chal rahi hai. Acha opening mila hai,’” John recounted.
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Despite Shah Rukh’s enthusiasm, John was more interested in catching up on sleep. “Maine bola nahi mujhe sona hai. ‘Kya, sona hai?’ ‘Han, mujhe sona hai,’” John replied.
Amused by John’s response, Shah Rukh asked if there was anything he wanted instead. John jokingly asked for a motorcycle. To his surprise, Shah Rukh gifted him one. “Main khush ho ke gaya ghar,” John said, smiling as he remembered riding home with his new bike.
This is not the first time John has spoken warmly of Shah Rukh. In an earlier appearance on The Ranveer Show, John fondly recalled the success of Pathaan.
He mentioned how both actors celebrated when they realised the film was a hit on its first day. “We were there, we saw the film and realised that the film has something really good and both looked at each other and we said, ‘Damn good, ya!’” John shared.
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John also praised Shah Rukh for his generosity and intelligence. He noted that Aditya Chopra, the film’s producer, is known for being very secretive about his projects.
“Aditya Chopra is a strict producer. He doesn’t show the film to anyone, except Shah Rukh Khan. So whatever information I got for the film was from Shah Rukh Khan. I would ask, ‘How’s the film?’ before the film’s release. He would give all the information. He is very sweet,” John said.
Reflecting on their evolving relationship, John highlighted the mutual respect and affection they share. “I also think the energy was good in the film. Shah Rukh Khan was a judge [on a show] when my career began and then I was working with him on Pathaan. There was respect, and love. As a person, he is very intelligent and smart. But, he is also very caring. He is a very cute person and we got along and I think that was really special,” he added.
Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand, was a blockbuster hit in January 2023. The film also featured Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia, and Ashutosh Rana.
John Abraham is now back on the big screen with his latest release, Vedaa. The film, which hit theatres on Independence Day 2024, is up against two other major releases—Stree 2 and Khel Khel Mein.
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