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When legendary director Yash Chopra schooled Shah Rukh Khan, said, "I called you angrily..."

Shah Rukh Khan has worked in several Yash Chopra's directorial hits, which were huge hits including, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Veer-Zaara.

May 06, 2025 / 00:03 IST
Shah Rukh Khan has worked on several Yash Chopra directorial films

Shah Rukh Khan has worked on several Yash Chopra directorial films

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing up to make his Met Gala debut on Monday, May 5, has become a global sensation by delivering captivating performances in a series of blockbuster films.

However, the actor has achieved several milestones in his decades-long career, but was once scolded by the legendary director Yash Chopra.

In the throwback video, Yash Chopra schooled Shah Rukh for not taking a penny from him during the production.

Yash Chopra told SRK in the video, “You have never taken a penny from me during the production of any of my films. Whatever I gave you in the last week before the film's release, you would call me and say, 'I think you have given a little bit more to me.'”

He recalled, “I remember we were making a film, and I called you angrily and told you that, 'I'm about to start the film, why are you missing in action? I understand you must be busy but we should meet once before the film goes on floor."

Yash Chopra added in the video, "SRK then said, Let's settle this once and for all. Why shall I meet you? I won't listen to the story from you, whatever money you would give to me, I'll accept. Both of us have an understanding, and once I start working on your film, I won't work on any other film until your film is completed."

Yash Chopra died on 21 October 2012.

Yash Chopra recalls meeting with Shah Rukh Khan

Yash Chopra recalled meeting Shah Rukh 20 years ago and revealed that he never asked about the story of any of his films. He added that SRK would simply say that since Adityacharya had written it and he was directing, he would do the film, without ever inquiring about his remuneration.

In the video, the filmmaker is seen telling SRK, "You are one actor whom I have met in 20 years, who has never asked me about the story of any of my films. You have always said, Adi has written, you are directing? I'll do. You never asked me about how much money am I going to give you for the film."

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Shah Rukh Khan and Yash Chopra's collaboration

Shah Rukh Khan has worked in several Yash Chopra's directorial hits, which were huge hits. The actor starred in Yash Chopra's last film as a director, Jab Tak Hai Jaan. They have also collaborated for ionic films like Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Veer-Zaara.

Entertainment desk
first published: May 6, 2025 12:02 am

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