Actor Nana Patekar addresses rumors of a rivalry with Shah Rukh Khan, emphasizing their mutual respect and their shared history in the film industry.
Nana Patekar’s Perspective on Shah Rukh Khan
- Nana Patekar dismisses rumors of any rivalry with Shah Rukh Khan.
- He expresses admiration for Shah Rukh’s talent and describes him as a “very fine artiste.”
- Nana Patekar recalls their shared history, mentioning that Shah Rukh’s first film, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, was with him.
- During the filming of Shah Rukh’s first movie, Nana Patekar told him that he would become a big star one day.
A Respectful Relationship
- Nana Patekar states that whenever he meets Shah Rukh Khan, Shah Rukh shows him respect and greets him in a respectful manner.
- He highlights that he has no issues with Shah Rukh and considers him part of his own circle.
- Nana Patekar acknowledges Shah Rukh as a junior actor in the industry and expresses no reason for any animosity.
Vivek Agnihotri’s Recent Comments
- The discussion regarding Nana Patekar and Shah Rukh Khan’s relationship arose in the context of their respective films clashing at the box office.
- Director Vivek Agnihotri, whose film The Vaccine War features Nana Patekar, had recently commented on box office numbers and media dissemination of inaccurate information.
- Despite his comments on box office figures, Vivek Agnihotri has also expressed his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan and mentioned his intention to watch Shah Rukh’s movie Jawan in theaters.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Bollywood Debut
- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992) was the first film that Shah Rukh Khan signed, but Deewana (1992) directed by Raj Kanwar marked his Bollywood debut.