Juhi Chawla shared insights into her enduring friendship with Shah Rukh Khan. She recalled their early days, starting with ‘Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman’. Chawla highlighted Khan’s dedication and his ability to elevate scenes. She also revealed his persuasive charm, advising caution when interacting with him. Their connection extends beyond films, with destiny playing a role in their continued bond.
Juhi Chawla, who is one of Shah Rukh Khan’s best heroines and a close friend, recently opened up about her bond with the superstar. She also revealed why one has to be careful around him.
Their first film together
In conversation with Hindustan Times, the actress said, “When I first signed Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Vivek Vaswani (co-producer) told me my hero looks like Aamir Khan. So I was in for a shock when I saw Shah Rukh with hair upto his eyebrows and not the chocolate boy I had imagined. Once I started working with him I realised he was not like a newcomer at all, he worked relentlessly doing three shifts a day. During the shoot of Yes Boss I remember, if a scene was not written upto the mark Azizji (Mirza, director) would say, ‘Let Shah Rukh come he will make it all work out well.’ Scenes that were a mix of romance and fun worked best for us and we went on to do many films together.”
‘He can convince you to do anything’
Elaborating further, she added, “He has a way with words and can convince you to do anything. I remember being unsure about Duplicate because I had nothing much to do in it. We were shooting another film and I remember SRK making me sit on the steps and convincing me for two hours that I should sign the film. He can convince you to do anything so one has to be careful.”
A bond beyond films
“God has kept us connected even through the IPL. Rather than design our bond is because of destiny,” Juhi concluded.
