Shah Rukh Khan recently took a pause from his hectic schedule to pay his respects at a prayer meeting held in memory of the late veteran press photographer, Pradeep Bandekar. The event took place on Friday at a hotel in Juhu, Mumbai, and was attended by numerous Bollywood personalities who came to honor Pradeep, who passed away on August 11 at the age of 70.
Shah Rukh was seen arriving at the venue in a somber mood, dressed in a white shirt, denim jeans, and black sunglasses, accompanied by his manager, Pooja Dadlani. The actor made a brief appearance, where he was spotted by photographers as he entered and exited the hotel.
Pradeep Bandekar, a respected figure in the film industry, had a long and illustrious career working with many Bollywood stars, including Ajay Devgn and Manoj Bajpayee. His death has left a void in the industry, with several celebrities expressing their grief and condolences on social media. Ajay Devgn shared a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), reflecting on Pradeep’s close relationship with his family, while Bipasha Basu offered her condolences via Instagram.
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan continues to stay busy with his upcoming projects. He is currently working on Sujoy Ghosh’s action-drama King, where he plays the role of a gangster. The actor also lent his voice to the Hindi version of Disney’s The Lion King, playing the adult Mufasa, with his sons Aryan and AbRam Khan voicing Simba and young Mufasa, respectively. The Lion King is set for release on December 20.