When Shah Rukh Khan Apologized to a Renowned Director for Requesting a Script Early in His Career, Only to Later Turn Down the Film
Recently, RJ J Man shared an intriguing anecdote on the Inside the Mind with Rushabh podcast, revealing that Shah Rukh Khan once apologized to a prominent director after initially asking for a script, only to ultimately reject the film. The story sheds light on SRK’s commitment to upholding his integrity, even in the early stages of his career.
During their conversation at the actor’s iconic residence, Mannat, SRK recounted how, in his early days in the film industry, he made the mistake of asking a well-known director for a script, which the director found offensive. SRK’s mentor, Aziz Mishra, advised him that this wasn’t the right approach, prompting Shah Rukh to call the director to apologize. However, when the director asked, “So, you’re doing my film?”, SRK candidly replied, “I called to apologize, but I’m still not doing your film.”
RJ J Man also shared his experience of visiting Mannat, describing how he arrived at a building behind the residence with a staircase leading to SRK’s study. The staircase was dimly lit, with dark wood and glass on one side, leading up to a dark brown door with a silver handle. Upon entering the room, he was greeted by the sight of SRK’s numerous awards proudly displayed.
Man vividly recalled seeing Shah Rukh standing by a white curtain, casually dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, holding a cup of black coffee.”He turned around and said, ‘Hey guys,’ and I was struck by how much of a star he was, even at home,” recalled the RJ. SRK then asked if they had eaten, showcasing his down-to-earth nature.
The RJ also noted that SRK had a rare Batman figure lying around in his study, sparking a lengthy conversation about their shared love for the character. On a lighter note, Man humorously mentioned that he left Mannat with one of SRK’s cigarettes, which he still keeps as a memento.
On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki. He is now preparing to begin shooting for his next project, King, where he will star alongside his daughter Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma.
