Juhi Chawla recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s Gypsy being seized because he couldn’t repay his EMI, says, “He came on our set very dejected”

Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan have been close friends and confidants of each other. The two actors, who co-own the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), starred together in several films during the 1990s and early 2000s. Recently, Juhi shared an interesting anecdote about Shah Rukh’s early days at an event held by the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Juhi Chawla recalls why Shah Rukh Khan came to the sets dejected

Juhi recounted, “I remember Shah Rukh those days didn’t have a home in Mumbai. So he used to come from Delhi (his hometown). I don’t know where he stayed. He used to have tea with the unit (the film crew), eat with the unit, and blended in the unit seamlessly and also did 2-3 shifts then. SRK was doing Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman with me, Dil Aashna Hai, and another film with Divya. He was very driven.”

She further added, “He had a black Gypsy. But it was taken away one day because he couldn’t pay the EMI, or there was something. He came on our set very dejected. I told him, ‘Don’t worry, you’ll have many more cars one day.’ And he still remembers that. Because it’s true. Look at him today.”

Shah Rukh and Juhi have also shared the screen in films like Yash Chopra’s Darr , Mahesh Bhatt’s Duplicate, Rajiv Mehra’s Ram Jaane, Aziz Mirza’s Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000), and Shashilal K Nair’s One 2 Ka 4 (2001). In the early 2000s, they, along with Aziz Mirza, founded a production house named Dreamz Unlimited. However, Shah Rukh eventually started his own studio, Red Chillies Entertainment.

Reflecting on Shah Rukh’s journey from struggling actor to Bollywood superstar, Juhi’s anecdotes highlight his perseverance and determination. Her supportive words during his tough times underscore their enduring friendship.

SRK and Juhi on work front

Shah Rukh Khan will next be seen in the film ‘King’, while Juhi Chawla was last seen in ‘The Railway Men’. Their professional collaborations and personal camaraderie have left a lasting impact on the film industry and their fans.

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