Shah Rukh Khan, a name synonymous with Bollywood royalty, has captivated audiences for decades. Yet, his journey to the top wasn’t a fairytale. Unlike his palatial residence, Mannat, his early days in Mumbai were marked by rented accommodations.
Actor
Chunky Panday
‘s recollection of Shah Rukh Khan’s humble beginnings sheds light on the superstar’s remarkable climb from ordinary circumstances to extraordinary success.
This story serves as an inspiration for aspiring actors and anyone chasing their dreams.
Chunky Panday fondly recalled the time when Shah Rukh Khan and
Gauri Khan
were renting a house in Mumbai. He shared that during those days, they frequently visited Shah Rukh’s place to catch up with their friend Chikki. According to Chunky, they enjoyed spending time together, often sitting down to watch
video cassettes
, creating cherished memories of their
friendship
.
He stated, “So, at that time, they were renting a place and they used to come to meet my brother, sab baith ke video cassettes dekhte the. So he and Gauri were in my house quite often.”
In the same interview, Chunky Panday spoke highly of Shah Rukh Khan, emphasizing that he recognized Shah Rukh’s talent early on, even before he became a superstar. Panday expressed his confidence in Shah Rukh’s future success, noting his unwavering determination and innate ability. Chunky feels fortunate to have known Shah Rukh since the beginning of his career, remarking that Shah Rukh hasn’t changed despite his immense fame.
He mentioned that he was confident Shah Rukh would become a superstar because he could see the fire and determination in him from the beginning. Chunky noted that Shah Rukh’s talent had always been evident before he achieved stardom, and Shah Rukh himself was always sure of his path. Chunky expressed pride in having known Shah Rukh since those early days, mentioning that Shah Rukh had remained unchanged over the years.
On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming project is ‘King,’ directed by Sujoy Ghosh, which also features his daughter Suhana Khan.
On the other hand, Chunky Panday last appeared in the TV series ‘Pop Kaun?’ alongside Kunal Khemu, Saurabh Shukla, Johny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Ashwini Kalsekar, Jamie Lever, Satish Kaushik, Farhad Samji, Zakir Hussain, Nupur Sanon, and Tasha Bhambra.
