‘Shah Rukh Khan remembered me from Mohabbatein; Yash Chopra bought bread and jam for my first Europe trip’: Rushad Rana

He added, “Shah Rukh said, ‘Of course, I remember you. But mein tujhe Rushad nahi bulaunga. I will call you partner.’ (But I won’t call you Rushad; I’ll call you partner). So, throughout the shooting of Veer-Zaara, Shah Rukh used to call me partner. What a man!”

Not only Shah Rukh Khan, but also the legendary filmmaker and producer Yash Chopra was warm towards Rushad Rana. He recounted a touching gesture from Yash Chopra, which took place as the Mohabbatein shoot wrapped up. Rushad was about to embark on a European tour, his first, and Yash Chopra offered a thoughtful bit of help. Recalling the same, he said, “This was the first time I had travelled to Europe. A day before we were leaving Yash ji came and gave us bread jam saying, ‘Bacho ye le jao. Europe mein khana mehenga hai. Sandwiches bana lena when you feel hungry (Take this. The food is expensive in Europe. Make sandwiches when when you get hungry).”

Both Mohabbatein and Veer Zaara were bankrolled by Yash Raj Films. While Mohabbatein was directed Aditya Chopra, Veer Zaara was helmed by Yash Chopra.