Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Khan: 5 Times Badshah Won Our Hearts With His Wit

It is Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday today. As King Khan turns 57 we take a look back at his past interviews and Twitter replies that won our hearts. He is a man of talent, generosity and humorous wit that makes him so popular not just in India but globally.

Let’s revisit the past when Badshah of Bollywood cracked us up with his funny responses.

Khan Impressed David Letterman In An Interview

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David Letterman is a big name in Hollywood. In 2019, Khan appeared in his show called My Next Guest. Letterman asked him that he has a massive fan following of about 3.5 billion in India.

Funnily, Khan said that he read a quote in a magazine that called him the ‘Tom Cruise equivalent of India’. He also joked about the number of his fans saying that we are part of the sub-continent which likes to procreate.

In another segment where Letterman asked him about his kids. He mentioned Arya Khan, Suhana Khan and Abram Khan. However, when the host asked him if his kids would like to act. Khan said that Aryan is studying how to make films. “He does not want to act, and I don’t think he can,” the proud father of three laughed with the audience at his own response.

Khan Gave Fiery Answers In Koffee With Karan

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In one of the episodes of Koffee With Karan, Karan Johar asked Khan if there was any film he ever regretted doing. Badshah was quick to answer and said he had regretted being a part of one of his directions, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Though the film might not have aged well, it was a blockbuster in its time. Many people still watch it as a guilty pleasure.

In another episode, Johar asked him what he would do if one day he woke up as Aamir Khan. Shah Rukh readily replied, “I would tell the world that Shah Rukh is a better actor.”

Khan Made Arnab Goswami Speechless

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In the past, Arnab Goswami and Khan were invited to be a part of a panel. Goswami said, “Shah Rukh, you started by saying we are not businessmen, we are content creators. You have mentioned your profit three times in the last five minutes.”

Khan did not even complete his statement. He cut him off in the middle and said, “Ghurbat me creativity nahi hoti. Mai sabko bolta hoon, first get rich, then become a philosopher.”

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Khan Left Audience Laughing When Asked About Salman Khan

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In the past, there were reports about Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan not being on cordial terms. Reportedly, they were not speaking with each other. However, in 2005, they performed together in a public event.

Shah Rukh said a few words about Salman. It brought tears to his eyes. Building on this, a journalist asked Shah Rukh, “Is your relationship (with Salman) going well now?”

Shah Rukh replied, “Yes, it is going really well. We are planning to have a baby together.”

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Khan Is A Delight On Twitter

You will often see Khan running #AskSRK on Twitter. Most of the time, he would answer fans' questions with love. However, there are a few times when he left the internet in splits.

A person asked him how he used to remain energetic all the time. Khan said, “Aaj kal toh Thums Up hi pi raha hoon…. maybe it’s that?

Aaj kal toh Thums Up hi pi raha hoon….maybe it’s that!? #Pathaanhttps://t.co/Q13jcpjmEK

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 2, 2022

One user told SRK “mann nahi lagta padhai me.” Khan said, “Dimaag try kar shaayad work karega…mann pyaar ke liye rakh.”

Dimaag try kar shaayad work karega…Mann pyaar ke liye rakh. https://t.co/TG5xGvwNRD

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 2, 2022

Ritik Arora asked Khan why he was releasing a film (Pathaan) so late, he should do it early. To this Khan replied, “Aadhi kar doon kya? (Should I release a half movie?)”

Aadhi kar doon kya!!!?? https://t.co/BlLJh62kZ2

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 2, 2022

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