When Shah Rukh Khan called his Chennai Express co-star Deepika Padukone ‘sweet giraffe’

When Shah Rukh Khan called his Chennai Express co-star Deepika Padukone ‘sweet giraffe’

As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for the nuances of Bollywood, I must say that moments like these from Chennai Express, reminding us of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone‘s camaraderie, are truly timeless. Their chemistry on-screen and off-screen is something that continues to captivate audiences even a decade later.


On August 8, 2024, it will be 11 years since the release of Chennai Express, a Bollywood hit directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. This movie took the world by storm, shattering box office records and winning the hearts of fans. As we celebrate this milestone, let’s reminisce about a hilarious moment during their promotional tour when Khan affectionately dubbed Padukone as a graceful ‘giraffe’.

Reflecting on nostalgic moments, in an old video from her Ts-series on YouTube, DP reminisced about her favorite scene from a movie she’d previously mentioned, and when asked for her preferred tune from Chennai Express, she chose Titli. She conveyed that this song evoked feelings of boundless exuberance and the desire to flit and dance like a butterfly, which struck a chord with numerous fans and enhanced the enchantment of the song.

Shah Rukh Khan, famous for his quick-witted humor, playfully revealed a endearing nickname he uses for Deepika Padukone. He shared that he lovingly calls her “my sweet giraffe” due to her distinctive dance moves in the song. Jokingly, he compared her movements to African safari videos played at high speed, implying she’s indeed a very sweet giraffe.

Following our last cinematic collaboration in Pathaan, I’m excited to share that I’ll soon be gracing the screen once more in a film titled King. This time around, my co-stars will include my daughter Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, and the esteemed Abhishek Bachchan. The filming locations for this action-packed thriller will span across India and beyond. King offers an intriguing exploration of mentor-disciple dynamics, testing our characters’ survival skills amidst high-intensity situations.

As a die-hard admirer, I can’t contain my excitement! I’m thrilled to announce that the magnificent Deepika Padukone will soon grace our screens in Rohit Shetty’s sequel, Singham Again. In this cop universe, she’ll breathe life into the character of Shaki Shetty. The star-studded cast includes Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Jackie Shroff. This blockbuster is set to light up theaters this Diwali, making it a celebration of epic proportions!

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2024-08-08 19:22