‘Am I really working with this man?’: Shah Rukh Khan’s Kal Ho Naa Ho co-star recalls her first day on set. How the superstar put her at ease

Shah Rukh Khan needs no introduction. The Bollywood superstar has cemented a special place in the hearts of his sea of fans with his acting chops and playful expressions. But beyond movies, King Khan is also known for his humble nature and warm demeanour that instantly puts everyone around him at ease. Recently, SRK’s Kal Ho Naa Ho co-star, actress Delnaaz Irani, spoke about Shah Rukh’s warm and friendly personality that made her first day on the sets of the 2003 film memorable.

Delnaaz Irani on working with Shah Rukh Khan

Delnaaz, in an interaction with news agency IANS, revealed that watching Shah Rukh Khan on television, in series like Fauji and Circus, she was initially quite nervous about working with him for the first time. But she soon realised that the 60-year-old was a ‘complete people's person.’

‘When it is your first day on set, there is that moment where your voice just fails you. You think, ‘Am I really working with this man?’ remembered Delnaaz, adding that the moment she met Shah Rukh, the superstar instantly made her feel ‘comfortable’, speaking to her with warmth. ‘That is something I will always remember about him,,’ confessed Delnaaz.


For the unversed, Delnaaz played the role of Jaspreet ‘Sweetu’ Kapoor in Kal Ho Naa Ho. The Nikkhil Advani directorial also starred Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in important roles, alongside Jaya Bachchan, Reema Lagoo, Sushma Seth, Lillete Dubey and Sonali Bendre in supporting roles.

Delnaaz Irani on SRK’s admirable quality

In the same conversation, Delnaaz opened up about what she admires the most about Shah Rukh Khan. The actress shared that she is fond of SRK’s ‘craft, the way he immerses himself in the character, bringing out emotions so effortlessly that it connects with the audience seamlessly.

‘He has a certain magic about him,’ gushed Delnaaz, adding that only Shah Rukh has the power to capture every sentiment, be it romance, comedy or an emotionally demanding scene with absolute conviction. Additionally, Delnaaz confessed that never in her life had she missed an SRK movie because she is always excited to see what new the Jawan star has to offer.

Shah Rukh Khan’s King movie

In conclusion, Delnaaz said that she was looking forward to Shah Rukh’s upcoming project, King. The Siddharth Anand-directed movie, also starring Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Jackie Shroff, is slated to hit the big screens on December 24.