Shah Rukh Khan ran away from home to marry his best co-star! Know hilarious anecdote
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is fondly dubbed as the King of Romance for his iconic romantic roles in movies. Throughout his career spanning over three decades, SRK has indeed shared some memorable on-screen chemistry with many actresses. However, did you know that once Shah Rukh Khan ran away from home to marry his best co-star? Well, the actor once said so to a cab driver.
Moviegoers have loved his romantic pairings with Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. However, SRK and Kajol remain the most loved on-screen couple. The duo has delivered numerous blockbusters and their chemistry is etched into the souls of their fans.
The duo has worked together in Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, My Name Is Khan and Dilwale, et. al. Apart from captivating the audience with their romantic on-screen chemistry, SRK and Kajol share a close friendship bond, which fueled speculations about their off-screen chemistry. Back then, many believed that either the duo was romantically involved or they were married in real life.
Notably, during the filming of My Name Is Khan in Times Square, New York, SRK and Kajol took a break. The duo was captured in an old video when they took a moment to relax inside a car at the iconic location.
In the behind-the-scenes glimpse shared with fans, SRK addressed the camera and said, "Alright, here we are in Times Square, New York. This is fun."
As the camera pans to the cab driver, he introduces himself by saying, "Hi, how are you? My name is Erhan."
Next, Kajol said, "Hello Erhan."
But what the Jawan actor did turned the interaction into a memorable moment.
With his impeccable comedic timing, SRK said, "Erhan, this is Kajol and My Name Is Khan."
As it seems, the cab driver was familiar with their on-screen persona or after witnessing their comfortable dynamic, he thought them to be a couple.
The cab driver said, "Nice to meet you guys. You look married."
Further, Shah Rukh's spontaneous and humorous reply stole the show and made Kajol burst into laughter.
The Pathaan actor said, "Yeah, we are running away from home and getting married, actually."