Renowned for his charisma on-screen, Shah Rukh Khan, fondly known as King Khan, has also earned praise for his great hosting skills. Anjum Batra, known for his role in Amar Singh Chamkila, recently shared his experience working with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of Jab Harry Met Sejal and shed light on the actor’s remarkable hospitality.
Batra, who portrayed the character of Kesar Singh Tikki in Amar Singh Chamkila, revealed that he collaborated with Shah Rukh Khan in Jab Harry Met Sejal to assist the superstar with his Punjabi dialogues. Recounting his visit to Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic bungalow Mannat alongside director Imtiaz Ali, Batra reminisced about their late-night session at the star’s residence.
Shah Rukh Khan Sat Next To Anjum Batra, Insisted On Eating Pav Bhaji With Him
In an interview with TV9, Batra recalled, “I met Imtiaz for the first time in 2016. He was shooting for Jab Harry Met Sejal, and there were a few Punjabi dialogues which Shah Rukh had to work on. Imtiaz took me to Mannat. Me, Imtiaz, and SRK were in Mannat’s library. We were talking the whole night and did a little bit of work too.”
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Batra praised Shah Rukh Khan’s warm demeanour, highlighting the actor’s hospitality during their meeting. He shared an anecdote, stating, “Shah Rukh told me, ‘Sit right beside me.’ I said, ‘No, I will sit here, it’s okay.’ He insisted, ‘No, you come and sit close to me.’ I kept talking for hours, they were just listening. He is a very good host. He asked me, ‘What will you eat?’ He gave me a menu. I wasn’t eating meat at the time, so I refused. But then he insisted that I eat some pav bhaji with him.”
Despite the late hours, Shah Rukh Khan graciously bid farewell to his guests, ensuring their comfort and demonstrating his exceptional hosting etiquette. Batra revealed that their meeting concluded at 5 AM, with Shah Rukh Khan preparing to depart for another engagement at 6 AM. However, before parting ways, the superstar escorted them to their car.
SRK’s Work Front
Following the success of Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki in 2023, the actor is gearing up for his next venture, King, in which he will share the screen with his daughter, Suhana Khan.
Directed by Sujoy Ghosh and co-produced by Siddharth Anand, King promises to be an action-packed thriller. Additionally, Shah Rukh Khan will also begin working on projects like Pathaan 2 and Tiger vs Pathaan.
(Also read: Is King Set To Be A Shah Rukh Khan Film With Suhana Khan As The Parallel Lead? Here’s What We Know!)
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