Renowned Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone recently provided an intimate glimpse into her relationship with veteran actor and ‘Pathaan‘ co-star Shah Rukh Khan during a recent interview. Padukone, in the discussion, delved into the “precious and special bond” she shares with Khan and revealed the valuable career advice he imparted to her.
In the interview, Deepika Padukone shared Shah Rukh Khan’s wisdom, stating, “He was the first person to tell me, amongst all of the wisdom that he was sharing with me… He said, ‘Baby, always remember to work with people you know you’re going to have a good time with, where you know you’re going to enjoy yourself.’ Anyone who knows Shah Rukh knows that he’s full of wisdom, and for me, that was a huge learning.”
The actress fondly remembered receiving her “daily doses of wisdom” from Khan when she was just 21 years old. Although their interactions might not be a daily affair, Padukone emphasized the profound value of collaborating with him, describing the experience as “precious” and “special.”
She highlighted the unique connection they share, stating, “What he and I share, or at least what I share with him, is extremely precious, extremely special. When I’m confused or if I’m stuck, I call him. He’s always there. If he’s going through something in his life. I will meet him somewhere, and I’ll say, ‘I know. I understand.”
It is worth noting that Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s on-screen partnership began with ‘Om Shanti Om‘ and continued with successful collaborations in ‘Chennai Express,’ ‘Happy New Year,’ ‘Zero,’ ‘Pathaan,‘ and ‘Jawan.’
Their enduring professional camaraderie and mutual respect have consistently resonated with audiences, marking their collaborations as milestones in Bollywood. As they embark on new cinematic ventures together, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing the magic they create on the silver screen once again.
