The fame of Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan transcends all boundaries, gaining him recognition not just within India, but worldwide. His fans hold him dearly, a testament to his special connection with audiences. Yet, this success didn’t come without effort, perseverance, and commitment – a journey that wasn’t an easy one. Recently, Guddu Dhanoa, the producer of SRK’s debut film Deewana, shed light on why Shah Rukk replaced Armaan Kohli in the movie, revealing that it was due to Kohli leaving the production.
Shah Rukh Khan first appeared on screen in the movie “Dewaana” following stints on television shows called “Fauji” and “Circus.” In 1992, he secured his Bollywood debut when producer Guddu Dhanoa cast him for a role. Interestingly, Armaan Kohli was originally intended to play Khan’s part in the film as revealed by the producer during an interview with SCREEN.
He mentioned that Armaan Kohli initially appeared in the movie, but later departed. It was Shekhar Kapur who proposed Shah Rukh Khan’s name as a replacement. Moreover, he recalled that during their trip to Madras to assess the movie Anjali’s impact, it was then that Shekhar suggested signing Shah Rukh Khan, and at that time, he wasn’t familiar with who Shah Rukh Khan was.
Guddu continued by mentioning that Shekhar subsequently inquired whether Guddu had watched his TV series, Fauji and Circus. Although Guddu had seen it before, he couldn’t remember the actor. Later, Shekhar invited him to a restaurant in Delhi upon returning from Madras.
Guddu Dhanoa openly admitted that he immediately decided on Shah Rukh Khan for the role, even though the superstar was unaware of it at the time. He expressed his doubts about whether SRK would accept the film offer, but had already secured him. Excitedly, he declared that Khan was simply fantastic and exactly what he needed for the film “Deewana”.
Speaking highly of Shah Rukh Khan’s acting as the King, he noted that despite his immense fame, Khan remains unchanged and authentic in character, bucking the trend of celebrities altering their behavior upon achieving stardom.
In terms of his upcoming projects, Shah Rukh Khan is set to appear in the film titled “King”, alongside Siddharth Anand. This is their second joint effort, following “Pathaan”. The movie features Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma, among others, in significant roles.
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2025-05-21 13:52