Ahead of his next big-screen release, Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who hit a purple patch at the box office with his last two releases Jawan and Pathaan, hosted a live interactive session with his fans on social media platform X on Wednesday. Starting off the session, the actor, nicknamed the 'Badshah of Bollywood', said, "Have 15 minutes to dwell on life the universe and everything else. Ok zyaada ho gaya!! Let's do a simple why. What? Where? for 15 mins. Feeling happy and feeling Lutt Putt types...#ASKSrk time now...". 'Humara Apna Hai' KKR Co-Owner Shah Rukh Khan Gives Epic Response to Fan Asking Reason for Gautam Gambhir's Return As Mentor Ahead of IPL.
SRK's Answers Question on Dunki's Next Song
Nahi bilkul nahi. Kal main chutti pe hoon. Next Dunki Drop baad mein. Wait karo. #Dunkihttps://t.co/841RIUsoxt
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 22, 2023
How Does SRK Deal with Nerves?
I deal with nerves by being Nervous….and Quiet on my own. I write a bit and spend time with kids. #Dunki https://t.co/SmSr0sKXH8
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 22, 2023
As he turned the floor over to his fans during the 'Ask SRK' session, a fan requested Shah Rukh to share a glimpse of his next song from Dunki. To this, SRK responded with his trademark humour, saying, "Nahi bilkul nahi. Kal main chutti pe hoon. Next Dunki Drop baad mein. Wait karo. #Dunki". One of the fans asked about the secret of SRK's hair saying, "Aapki bikhre bikhre baalo ka raaz #AskSRK #Dunki." "Aamla, Bhringraaj aur Methi lagata hoon!!! #Dunki," SRK added.
SRK's Secret to His Hair
Aamla, Bhringraaj aur Methi lagata hoon!!! #Dunkihttps://t.co/YwWHCArjvE
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 22, 2023
His Take On the Dunki Family
Manu :Love
Gulati: Hope
Buggu: low IQ
Balli: low patience
Sukhi : Intense
Abhijaat : High IQ
Raju : Bossman
Hardy : Friend https://t.co/CFLyS360vu
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 22, 2023
And SRK Took His Leave
Now time to go for the rest of the days journey. Have fun guys and girls. Thank u for your time. Enjoy Lutt Putt a little more….until next time. Love u all. #Dunki
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 22, 2023
Another social media user asked, "What was the time when you felt the most anxious and how did you deal with your nerves? #AskSRK." To this, the 'King Khan' said, "I deal with nerves by being Nervous....and Quiet on my own. I write a bit and spend time with kids. #Dunki." Another fan asked SRK to define the Dunki family -- Tapsee Pannu, Raju Hirani, Boman Irani and 'Vicky' (a character in the film), the actor replied, "Manu: Love, Gulati: Hope, Buggu: low IQ, Balli: low patience, Sukhi: Intense, Abhijaat: High IQ, Raju: Bossman, Hardy: Friend."
Before bringing the session to a close, SRK posted on X, "Now time to go for the rest of the days journey. Have fun guys and girls. Thank u for your time. Enjoy Lutt Putt a little more....until next time. Love u all. #Dunki." On his 58th birthday, the superstar treated his fans with the first glimpse of Dunki. Titled Dunki Drop 1, SRK shared the clip on his Instagram account along with the caption, "A story of simple and real people trying to fulfil their dreams and desires."
"Of friendship, love, and being together... Of being in a relationship called Home! A heartwarming story by a heartwarming storyteller. It's an honour to be a part of this journey and I hope you all come along with us. The #DunkiDrop1 is here...#Dunki releasing worldwide in cinemas this Christmas." Helmed by Rajkumar Hirani the film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles." Shah Rukh Khan Has a Hilarious Reply to Fan Asking if He Approached Rajkumar Hirani for Dunki During #AskSRK Sesh.
"Drawn from real-life experiences, Dunki is a saga of love and friendship that brings together these wildly disparate stories and provides hilarious and heart-breaking answers. The film also stars Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover and Boman Irani in pivotal roles. Dunki is all set to hit the theatres ahead of Christmas, on December 21. The film marks SRK's first on-screen collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani, Taapsee and Vicky Kaushal.