Shah Rukh Khan’s savage reply after Navjot Singh Sidhu warned him ‘‘Bollywood will eat you like a sausage’: ‘I don’t compete with…’ |
Navjot Singh Sidhu recently opened up about a candid moment with Shah Rukh Khan, where he warned the young actor about the fierce challenges of Bollywood. What followed was a bold and confident response from SRK that perfectly captured the superstar’s fearless mindset — a mindset that has driven him to become one of the biggest names in Indian cinema.From Television Stardom to Rising Bollywood IconSidhu recalled meeting Shah Rukh in Lucknow after a match, where SRK was clearly excited to meet him. In return, Sidhu mentioned that he watched television mainly to see SRK in shows like Fauji and Circus. When Kapil Dev asked Sidhu about who SRK was, Sidhu described him as a rising big star.Facing Bollywood’s Challenges Head-OnSidhu recalled asking SRK about his future plans and warning him against entering Bollywood. He cautioned SRK about the challenges ahead, saying he would need strong support since his parents wouldn’t be there. Despite the warning about the fierce competition that could easily overwhelm him, SRK confidently replied that he would manage on his own.Sidhu then remembered how Shah Rukh responded to his warning, explaining that SRK told him he didn’t see anyone else as competition—he competed only with himself. He described SRK as a very polite man, just as he is today. Sidhu also recalled Abhishek Bachchan’s comment on their show, saying SRK is the only person who isn’t insecure. According to Bachchan, only someone as strong and steady as the Himalayas can remain unaffected by small challenges—and SRK has always been that way.Bollywood’s King Khan made a blockbuster comeback with Pathaan, which smashed box office records by grossing over ₹1,000 crore. He followed this success with Jawan and Dunki. Currently, SRK is busy working on his next film, King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie reportedly features a star-studded cast, including Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Saurabh Shukla, and others in key roles.
