Chunky Panday, a well-known figure in the Bollywood industry, recently shared some nostalgic moments about superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan’s early days in Mumbai. His revelations have sparked interest among fans and followers.
The Early Days Of Shah Rukh Khan And Gauri Khan In Mumbai
Chunky Panday reminisced when Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan were new to the city of dreams, Mumbai. He revealed that the couple lived in a rented house during their initial days. Chunky Panday also shed light on the close friendship between Shah Rukh Khan and his younger brother, Chikki Panday. He mentioned that Chikki was one of Shah Rukh’s first friends in Mumbai, and they continue to have a strong bond.
“I think one of his first friends in Bombay when he arrived was my younger brother Chikki [Panday]. They’re still the best of friends. So, at that time, they (Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan) were renting a place and they used to come to meet my brother, sab baith ke video cassettes dekhte the (everyone would sit and see video cassettes.) So he and Gauri were in my house quite often.”
Chunky Panday’s Belief In Shah Rukh Khan’s Talent
Chunky Panday expressed his belief in Shah Rukh Khan’s talent and potential. He stated that he was sure Shah Rukh Khan would become a superstar. He admired Shah Rukh’s confidence and determination and is proud to have known him since then.
“With Shah Rukh, I was so sure this boy is gonna become a superstar. Because he had that in him, you can see that fire…He’s always had that. That talent has always been there with him before he became the superstar. So he’s very confident and he knew where he was going. I mean, yeah, of course very proud that I’ve known him since then. He hasn’t changed.”
Ananya Panday’s Childhood Memories
Prior to this, Ananya Panday, the actress’s daughter of Chunky Panday, disclosed that she was raised in Shah Rukh Khan’s home, a testament to the close bond between the families. In an interview with No Filter Neha, Ananya, the best friend of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan, discussed having playdates at the actor’s home.
“I think he is just the kind of person… We didn’t feel like that. He didn’t make us feel like that. I don’t think he makes anyone feel like that. He makes the person in front of him feel like the Badshah. He has this amazing quality about him. Shah Rukh sir is a very inclusive person.
Like there was this year when KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders), they won their first IPL and he was like ‘it is because of you three, you are my lucky charm, you will always be with me’. So he always makes us feel special. When we were younger, I don’t think we even realised this.”