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Renuka Shahane Says SRK Once Preferred TV, Credits His Mother for Film Pivot

Her reflection, published for his 60th birthday, sets his early Fauji-era choices against the career that followed.

Overview

  • Shah Rukh Khan’s Circus co-star Renuka Shahane said he was happy doing television after Fauji and initially had no interest in joining films.
  • She suggested his eventual move to cinema may have been influenced by his mother’s wish to see him become a movie star.
  • Shahane praised his talent, wit and sustained intensity, adding that she expected he would become a major star if he chose films.
  • She recalled his respectful conduct on sets and said he was protective of female colleagues, noting these traits persisted after success.
  • Coverage tied to his 60th birthday highlighted a fan event in Bandra and a title reveal video for King by director Siddharth Anand, with the film slated for 2026 under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.