Shah Rukh Khan was smoking and he asked me if that made me uncomfortable, recalls My Name is Khan actor Arjan Singh Aujla

Arjan Singh Aujla said, “I met Shah Rukh sir a few days before the shoot commenced. A floor was hired at Mehboob Studios to get our photos clicked, the one which are framed in the house of Rizwan and Mandira in the film. I clearly remember that before Shah Rukh Khan entered, there was a rush among people. As soon as he entered the studio, everyone just stood still. They stopped running around. We took some pictures together. He was very kind. He was smoking and he asked me if that made me uncomfortable.”

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Recalling his experience working with the superstar in My Name Is Khan, Arjan said, “There was a scene where we were required to play basketball. It took some 45 minutes to set up the shot. Shah Rukh sir asked me to rehearse the scene with him and also joke with him. He again asked me if it was okay if he smoked. He also asked me if I wanted coffee. He would always take care and make sure that I was comfortable. He also made my parents feel at ease by cracking jokes with them.”

My Name Is Khan, directed by Karan Johar, received widespread critical acclaim for its subject matter, direction, and performances. Made on a budget of Rs 85 crore, the film went on to earn Rs 223 crore worldwide.

On the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday in 2022, Arjan Singh Aujla took to his Instagram handle to share pictures with the superstar. His caption read, “Working with you was an experience which will always be very close to my heart. I won’t ever forget a single moment I spent with you. As a 10 year old you made me feel welcome every single time. You felt like a friend, like someone I could actually talk to and play basketball with (IFYKYK) but that’s what you do… you fill everyone up with warmth and fuzz. You truly are the King in each and every sense. Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Sir, we are truly blessed to have you.”