Johnny Lever not too long ago opened up about working with Shah Rukh Khan throughout his early days. The comedy star additionally acknowledged that he was extra well-known than SRK throughout ‘Baazigar‘.
In an interview with YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Johnny shared that their collaboration started in 1991. Regardless of Shah Rukh Khan having already appeared in movies like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and some others, Johnny Lever was extra famend on the time.Even in the course of the filming of Baazigar, Johnny Lever was the extra acknowledged determine. He described himself as a star throughout that interval, whereas Shah Rukh Khan was on the rise. Regardless of this, they shared an ideal understanding on set. Johnny Lever went on to reward Shah Rukh Khan’s distinctive work ethic, stating that he had by no means encountered anybody as hardworking as him.

Throughout that period, the veteran actor famous Shah Rukh Khan’s preliminary struggles with motion sequences and dancing. Regardless of these challenges, he acknowledged Shah Rukh Khan’s dedication to enchancment. Based on him, Shah Rukh Khan needed to work exhausting to refine his abilities in these areas. Over time, Shah Rukh Khan’s relentless efforts paid off, enabling him to excel in each struggle sequences and dance, finally shaping him into the completed performer he’s immediately.

Johnny reminisced about Shah Rukh Khan’s magnetic character, noting that ladies had been drawn to him. He recounted an incident in the course of the premiere of Sure Boss in London the place he noticed girls going wild for Shah Rukh Khan, a lot to the jealousy of their companions. Johnny talked about that some males even threw issues at Shah Rukh Khan resulting from their companions’ infatuation with him. Regardless of the commotion, Shah Rukh Khan remained fully centered on his work.

Through the shoot of Badshah, Johnny revealed that a number of lovely girls, forged as air hostesses, had been wanting to have their picture taken with Shah Rukh Khan. Nonetheless, Shah Rukh was deeply engrossed in his work, rehearsing for a scene. Regardless of this, Johnny inspired him to take a photograph with the ladies. Shah Rukh promptly obliged, snapping a fast image earlier than returning to his rehearsal with out lacking a beat. Johnny additionally shared an anecdote about his buddy’s sister, who visited the set of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and was so overwhelmed by Shah Rukh Khan’s charisma that she almost fainted.
Through the Nineteen Nineties, Johnny Lever and Shah Rukh Khan collaborated on quite a few movies, together with Karan Arjun, Badshah, Baazigar, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and lots of extra.