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On Podcast, Amrita Rao Says Shah Rukh Khan’s Advice Shaped Her Selective Career

She says the guidance came during Main Hoon Na in 2004, setting the tone for how she picks roles.

Overview

  • Rao told Ranveer Allahbadia that Shah Rukh Khan urged her to sign only a couple of films from many offers so one could be the project audiences truly awaited.
  • She recalled that Khan invited her and her mother during a break in Main Hoon Na’s shoot and praised her for having superstar qualities.
  • Rao described Khan’s on-set style as easing newcomers’ nerves and pushing for the strongest first take rather than multiple retakes.
  • Reports place her remarks alongside Khan’s recent National Award for Best Actor for Jawan and his ongoing work on Siddharth Anand’s King.
  • Coverage also highlights Rao’s recent return in Jolly LLB 3 with Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Huma Qureshi.