Renuka Shahane: SRK didn’t want films; his mother pushed him toward cinema
Renuka Shahane: SRK didn’t want films; his mother pushed him toward cinema
Renuka Shahane: SRK didn’t want films; his mother pushed him toward cinema
Renuka Shahane recalls Shah Rukh Khan's initial reluctance to join films and his mother's push to become a movie star, along with praise for his work ethic and on-set demeanor.
On the eve of Shah Rukh Khan’s 60th birthday, his Circus co-star Renuka Shahane opened up in an interview about the actor’s early days, work ethic, and the path from television to movie stardom.
She reminded listeners that SRK was happy in television before the big screen beckoned, and that it was his mother who wanted to see him in films. She explained that Shah Rukh was 'already a TV star after Fauji' and that the craze following Fauji grew when Circus was shot, and they were surprised. He 'didn’t even want to go into the film industry at that time.
He was very happy doing television.' She quoted: 'People would also say that he should be a film star but Shah Rukh Khan told them that theatre, television, this is his space. It was only later that he kind of went into the industry.
Maybe because his mom was very keen that her son should become a film star. And oh my God, what a film star he has become.' Renuka also said she had a hunch he would become a huge star, citing his attitude, talent, and wit. 'I always knew if he does make it, he would make it big, because he has the right attitude, the greatest talent and he is extremely witty off screen as well.
Makarand Deshpande with Shah Rukh Khan from Circus
He has that energy and intensity for his work which hasn’t reduced till date. He really is the kind of superstar that we all cherish. I am very proud of him,' she said. She also recalled SRK’s respectful nature on set, describing him as a gentleman traits that have marked his long journey from Fauji to film icon.
