Divya Dutta RECALLS Her ‘Very Filmy’ 1st Meeting With Shah Rukh Khan & His Caring Gesture On Veer Zara Sets, Calls Him ‘A Ladies’ Man’
Actress Divya Dutta warmly remembered her interactions with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, emphasising his charismatic presence that deeply influenced her. She recounted stories from their ‘very filmy’ first meeting and more.
She recalled a memorable moment on the set of Dil Se. Divya detailed how she courageously approached Shah Rukh to convey her eagerness to join the film, even though she didn’t possess a mobile phone back then.
Divya Dutta Recalls Meeting Shah Rukh Khan On Dil Se Sets
During her chat with Siddharth Kannan, Divya expressed admiration for Shah Rukh’s generosity, noting that such traits distinguish stars of his stature. Reflecting on her Dil Se experience, she recounted, “I wanted to do the film, and Shah Rukh and I had the same manager at that time. He suggested that I show up on set and ask him to get Mani Ratnam’s number.” Divya vividly recalled the chaotic scene at Connaught Place where she navigated through a throng of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of Shah Rukh.
Despite the crowd, Divya was pleasantly surprised when she was escorted to Shah Rukh’s makeshift vanity van, where he warmly received her. “He opened the door for me and held my hand… Such a ladies’ man he is,” she reminisced. Shah Rukh graciously listened to her request and promised to convey her interest in the film to Mani Ratnam, amid the persistent cheers from his fans outside.
Actress Reveals SRK’s Caring Gesture During The Shoot Of Veer-Zara
Although she didn’t land the role in Dil Se due to resembling another actress, Divya later crossed paths with Shah Rukh again while working on Veer-Zaara. She recalled his supportive gestures on set, where he took time to guide her on camera angles and offered valuable advice. “‘I’m not going to be there on every set, you have to learn to look after yourself,’ he told me,” Divya shared.
In the same interview, Divya candidly discussed her concerns about being typecast in stereotypical roles in the film industry, particularly after her role in Veer-Zaara. “I was worried I would be stereotyped as the best friend of all heroines in the industry,” she admitted.
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