SRK ‘inspired by regular people, not achievers’

Mumbai: He may be one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, but Shah Rukh Khan said he draws inspiration from regular people because it’s ‘special to be ordinary’.

The 57-year-old superstar, who is awaiting the release of his much-awaited spy action film ‘Pathaan’, was interacting with his fans in his maiden #AskSrk session of 2023 on ‘Twitter’, which he wanted to be ‘fun’.

“Have said this before: I am inspired by regular people, not achievers. It’s special to be ordinary,” Shah Rukh wrote in response to a fan’s question about his inspiration.

Directed by Siddharth Aanand, ‘Pathaan’ is set to be released in theatres on January 25. It also features Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.

Shah Rukh’s good friend and colleague Salman Khan has a special appearance in the film. When one of the former’s ‘Twitter’ followers quizzed him about the same, the actor said in a witty response: ‘Use the QR code on the ticket and he will come in the film’.

For the ‘Yash Raj Films’ project, which marks SRK’s first big screen release since 2018’s ‘Zero’, the actor has worked hard on his physique. In comparison with Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh said his ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...’ co-star is more of an ‘inspiration’ than the competition.

“Arre Duggu is my inspiration for the body,” he wrote, addressing Hrithik by his nickname.

Praising his frequent co-star Deepika, Shah Rukh said she is ‘so nice it’s unbelievable’. ‘Pathaan’ marks their fourth collaboration after ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Chennai Express’ and ‘Happy New Year’.