Shah Rukh Khan Birthday: Ranbir, Vicky and more who were inspired to become actors because of King Khan

Shah Rukh Khan is one of the most versatile actors in Bollywood. Shah Rukh Khan made his made acting debut with Deewana and then there was no looking back for him. The Badshah of Bollywood has delivered several hits in his career. King Khan is an inspiration to many. Over the years, he has inspired many to pursue their dreams. From RajKummar Rao to Ranbir Kapoor, many celebs have admitted to being inspired by King Khan to become actors. Speaking of that, on the occasion of Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, here are five actors who opened up on being inspired by the King Khan of Bollywood to become actors.

 

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Ranbir Kapoor: Ranbir Kapoor is a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan. In an interview with Times of India, Ranbir had revealed that the reason he became an actor is Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar’s films.

Was a treat to watch Ranbir & Karan make their dream come alive. The kids loved it 2.Thx Aye Dil team hav a good one. pic.twitter.com/Ct5Sc2ZKsy

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 27, 2015

RajKummar Rao: RajKummar Rao has admitted to being a fan of Shah Rukh Khan many times. Earlier, in an interview with Times of India, he said, “I am an actor because of Shah Rukh sir. Seeing him on screen made me want to join the industry because I could connect his journey. He taught me that if you have a dream and if you’re ready to work hard, the dream will come true. We all know how charming he is and how he makes everyone feel special. There is so much to learn from him be it on-screen or off it.”

 

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Kartik Aaryan: In an interview with Film Companion, Kartik had revealed that it was Shah Rukh Khan starrer Baazigar that inspired him to become an actor. He said, “I watched that movie in my childhood. Baazigar and in fact Darr too inspired me to become an actor.”

 

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Ayushmann Khurrana: At Agenda AajTak 2021, Ayushmann confessed that he is a big fan of Shah Rukh Khan. The actor said, “This is why I did Mass Communication. He has also done Mass Communication. Jamia Mein admission nahi mili toh main Punjab University chala gaya. I have always had an interest in writing. After that, I did radio and television. I always wanted to be an actor though. I thought ye tareeka sahi hai because Shah Rukh Khan sir did Mass Communication and then became an actor, so I can follow on the same path. It turned out that way only.”

Vicky Kaushal: Vicky had once revealed that watching Shah Rukh Khan convinced him he wanted to be in front of the screen. Speaking to India Today, Vicky said that he would visit the sets of his father’s (Sunny Kaushal) films and have the opportunity to see Shah Rukh Khan in action. He had said, “I got goosebumps. We all just looked at him from down below. I was mesmerised. I said to myself, ‘Yeh mujhe bhi karna hai!”

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Mamta Naik

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