A veteran Bollywood actress, best known for her iconic role in a popular 90s film, recently shared insights into her early career. Interestingly, she collaborated with Shah Rukh Khan during his television days in the late 1980s, specifically in the 1989 TV series Circus.
This lesser-known fact highlights the actress’s extensive experience in the industry and her connection with one of Bollywood’s biggest stars before he rose to fame. While many fans associate her with Salman Khan’s on-screen bhabhi, fewer remember her earlier work with Shah Rukh Khan, showcasing her diverse and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
Renuka Shahane, best known for her iconic role in Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), recently opened up about her early collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan during the 1989 TV series Circus. While many fans associate her with Salman Khan’s on-screen bhabhi, fewer remember her earlier connection with SRK during his television days.
“SRK Is a Dream Professional,” Says Renuka
Speaking on the podcast ‘InControversial with Pooja Chaudhri’, Renuka praised Shah Rukh’s professionalism and humility on set. “His attitude towards work is absolutely fabulous… Shah Rukh is the kind of professional that everybody should dream to be,” she shared. She further highlighted how SRK treats everyone on set with the same respect, saying, “He makes no distinction between a spot boy and a producer. His equality on set makes everyone feel valued.”
Finally going to watch #Pathaan Mausam bilkul sahi hai kursi ki peti baandh li hai with Col Luthra ji pic.twitter.com/3qlxMjKK1O
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) February 5, 2023
SRK’s Endearing Nod to Renuka as His First Heroine
In 2023, Renuka went to watch SRK’s blockbuster film Pathaan with her husband, actor Ashutosh Rana, and shared the moment on social media. Posting a picture on X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, “Finally going to watch #Pathaan. Mausam bilkul sahi hai, kursi ki peti baandh li hai. With Col Luthra j
SRK’s witty reply charmed fans: “Col Luthraji ko bataya aapne ki aap meri pehli heroine hain? Or should we keep it a Top Secret otherwise he may fire me from the agency!”
Renuka responded warmly, “Hahaha, unsey koi baat chhupti kahaan hai? Aaphi ne unhe antaryaami kaha hai. Aur chaahey jo ho jaaye, woh aapko fire nahi kar saktey, kyunki jo kaam aap kartey hain, woh koi aur nahi kar saktaa.”
Their playful banter reminded fans of their early days and showcased the mutual respect and fondness they still share decades later.
