Mumbai, February 27 – In an old interview with Lehren TV, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was seen candidly discussing his efforts to establish his own space in the industry despite the presence of established stars like Salman Khan and Aamir Khan when he first entered the industry.
When asked if he expected to achieve such stardom upon entering the film industry, Shah Rukh said, “I know that Mr. Salman Khan is undoubtedly the biggest star in terms of longevity. Mr. Aamir Khan, I personally believe, is the finest actor in the country. In a polite way, I have created my own position.”
He added, “Some people, in a very impolite and foolish manner, say that I have replaced A, B, C, and D, which I think is completely wrong. Everyone has their own style of acting, and everyone is accepted not because they are copying someone else or because they are better than Aamir or Salman or Ajay Devgn. It doesn't work that way.”
He further added, “There is something to this, let it be. Everyone works at their own level. Secondly, I have a certain degree of acting talent, and my technique is well-honed. Therefore, I can play a variety of roles. My face is not a typical "sweet boy" face or an action hero's face. It's a combination. So, I can play roles like in "Deewana." I can also play a comedic role like in "Chamatkar." And I can also play a romantic role like in "Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman."
Talking about Shah Rukh Khan, the megastar made his Bollywood debut in 1992 with "Deewana," which was a box-office success.
Before entering films, he was an actor in television shows like "Fauji" and "Circus."
Bollywood superstar Hema Malini is often credited with recognizing Shah Rukh Khan's potential during his television days and giving him one of his early film breaks in the movie "Dil Aashna Hai," produced under her film banner.
Over the years, Shah Rukh Khan has delivered numerous superhit films, including "Baazigar," "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," "Devdas," "Chennai Express," and others, further solidifying his position as one of the biggest stars in Hindi cinema.
The actor was last seen in "Dunki" and is now gearing up for his upcoming film "King," which also stars his daughter, Suhana Khan, and Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone.