#ThrowbackThursday: As a Kid Ranbir Kapoor's Adorable Starstruck Encounter with Shah Rukh Khan & Interesting Vice-Versa Tale Revealed!

In the current Bollywood landscape, Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is making a significant impact at the box office, captivating audiences with its compelling entertainment and heart-stirring action sequences. Adding to the cinematic buzz, Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' trailer recently set a new record, garnering the highest views for a Hindi movie trailer within 24 hours. The film is slated for release on December 21, 2023.

As we witness these two iconic stars, each renowned for their individual brilliance and exceptional talent, it's intriguing to reflect on a moment from the past when Ranbir Kapoor candidly shared with us about his admiration for the Bollywood King, Shah Rukh Khan. Kapoor expressed his aspiration to emulate the success and stature of King Khan. When asked about his initial impression upon meeting Shah Rukh, the 'Animal' actor delved into a starstruck encounter, reminiscing not just about their first meeting but the moment he first laid eyes on the charismatic superstar. ALSO READ: National Crush Triptii Dimri Unveils Her Crush Confessions On Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor!

Ranbir Kapoor: “AREY YEH TOH SHAH RUKH KHAN HAI!”

In recounting this sweet anecdote, Ranbir Kapoor provides a glimpse into the admiration and awe he holds for Shah Rukh Khan, emphasizing the profound impact the Bollywood icon has had on his journey in the film industry.

The charming Ranbir Kapoor shared about another charismatic superstar King Khan, “When I first saw Shah Rukh Khan, I was going to school. Baazigar was just released and he became the new superstar that weren’t prepared for!” 

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And here comes the interesting part, the actor further narrated the main starstruck moment, “I was at the signal, his red pajero came beside me and his window was down. He was smoking a cigarette, I clearly remember he was wearing blue sunglasses and I had that double-take moment “AREY YEH TOH SHAH RUKH KHAN HAI.” Then he looked at me and smiled! Obviously, he didn’t know who I was.”

Adding on, Ranbir revealed about Shah Rukh Khan’s side of first meeting with him. He said, “He also has another story to tell. Whenever I meet him, he recalls the first time he saw me. We were together on the same flight, my parents were sitting in the first class and me with my sister were in the economy class. So, he came to say Hi!”

Then he further went on to reveal how SRK always recalls those moments and laughs about how he was a clumsy and goofy kid. The ‘Animal’ actor shared, “After a few years passed, he had become even a bigger star and he came to say Hi to me and out of nervous, I stood up so fast that I hit my head up at the top.” And added, “He always laughs about how goofy and clumsy I was but Shah Rukh Khan has that effect on people right.”

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Continuing with a confession that he is a super starstruck person! The young Kapoor said, “I starstruck any actor though if it’s from South India, from our industry or Hollywood. If I see someone, my first instinct is to go and ask for a picture.”  

Additionally, he candidly shared his experiences of facing rejection numerous times, recalling instances where he was rudely turned away by several Hollywood stars. Despite encountering such situations, he maintains a positive outlook, emphasizing that rejection does not dampen his spirits. He added, “I still walk to them because they're my heroes and heroines. I live for the movies, I'm more of an audience than an actor.”

Check out his interview with us, below:

'Animal,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Murad Khetani, and Pranay Reddy Vanga, has become a cinematic triumph with its gripping narrative and stellar performances that features talented actors Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, and, of course, Tripti Dimri.

Meanwhile, talking about Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ is set to release on 21^st December. The movie stars an ensemble stellar cast with colourful characters portrayed by exceptionally talented actors Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, along with Shah Rukh Khan. A JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films presentation, produced by Rajkumar Hirani and Gauri Khan Written by Abhijat Joshi, Rajkumar Hirani, and Kanika Dhillon. The film is expected to deliver a unique cinematic experience with a blend of emotions, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year. ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki Will Be A Perfect Year-Ender! Explained Inside