Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom does not know any limit. Not only in India, but he is recognized globally and has created a special place in the hearts of the audience. However, his success came with so much hard work, patience and dedication, and it was not an easy task. Now, Guddu Dhanoa, who produced SRK’s first film Deewana, revealed why the superstar replaced Arman Kohli in the film and shared that the film was later left.
Shah Rukh Khan made his debut with Deewana after working in two television show Fauji and Circus. He was signed by producer Guddu Dhanoa in 1992 for his Bollywood debut. In an interview with the screen, the producer shared that Armaan Kohli was initially set to play the role of SRK in the film.
He said, “Armaan Kohli was in the film; however, he left the film, and it was Shekhar Kapoor who suggested Shah Rukh Khan’s name.” He said, “We were going to Madras to see the effects of the film Anjali, when he asked me to sign the SRK, and I was so, ‘Who is Shah Rukh Khan?”
Guddu further shared that Shekhar asked him if he had seen his TV show Fauji and Circus. Although he saw it, he could not remember the actor. He then called him to a restaurant in Delhi after returning from Madras.
He shared that he finalized Shah Rukh Khan the moment when he saw him, despite the superstar to know about it. Guddu Dhanoa revealed that he was not sure he would agree to the film, but he had closed them. Calling him fantastic, he shared that he found SRK perfect for the Diwan, the moment he saw him.
Further praising the king actor, he said that he is still the same and has not changed a little. The producer admitted that people change their behavior when they become stars, but this is not the case with SRK.
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will appear next time with Siddharth Anand in Raja. This will mark their second cooperation after Pathan. The film includes Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukherjee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan and Abhay Verma and more.
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