When SRK Asked Zayed Do You Know How to Act: Actor Zayed Khan recently went down the memory lane to share an interesting experience on his first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan. The actor made his Bollywood debut opposite Esha Deol in Chura Liya Hai Tumne. Zayed told that when SRK met him for the first time the latter wasn’t sure if he could act. Check out this post of Zayed on his Instagram handle:Also Read – Viral Video: Filmy Bride Sits Atop Moving Car, Proposes to Groom in Shah Rukh Khan Style | Watch
Zayed And SRK Played Brothers in Main Hoon Na!
The actor played Shah Rukh’s step brother is Farah Khan’s directorial debut Main Hoon Na (2004). The movie also starred Naseeruddin Shah, Amrita Rao, Suniel Shetty, and Sushmita Sen in stellar roles. Zayed landed the role of Lucky in SRK’s action entertainer while trying to convince Farah to choreograph a song in Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne. Also Read – The Archies: Suhana Khan-Khushi Kapoor Starrer Strikes Nepotism Debate Again, Netizens Say, ‘Killing Industries And Talent’
Zayed Calls SRK a Gentleman!
While speaking to Pinkvilla he said, “I was always introducing myself as Mr Sanjay Khan’s son and then Fardeen (cousin Fardeen Khan)’s brother because nobody knew me at that time. So, she said come over and I went to her office, and I was in Shah Rukh Khan’s office I didn’t know why. She asked me what’re you doing? I said I’m just doing a film right now. She said we’re considering you for Main Hoon Na’s role. And in walks Shah Rukh Khan, a very very magnanimous and lovely gentleman.” Also Read – Gauri Khan Removing Gamla For Abram to Have His Moment In Front of Paps is Every Desi Mom Ever! Watch Viral Video
When Zayed Told SRK I Was Born to Act!
Zayed further the anecdote stating, “And he sits me down and says ‘How are you Zayed? We are looking for a second lead in this film. And Farah said you might be good potential. But bhai ek baat bata, tujhe acting aati hai na? (You know how to act, right?)’ The actor said he responded to SRK saying, “Come on man, I am born to act’ and all of that. Now, rest is history. I showed Farah some of my rushes and before she sat in her car she said send me your measurements, you’re in my film.”
Zayed was last seen in the TV series Haasil. The show also starred Vatsal Seth and Nikita Dutta. The actor will soon be making his comeback, though any further details about his upcoming project are still under wraps.
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