An old video of Shah Rukh Khan from 1997 has gone viral on social media, and it has left fans deeply divided. In the clip, SRK is seen touching the feet of filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who directed him in Pardes. The video shows Shah Rukh bowing respectfully, with his head close to Ghai’s shoes, while Ghai’s response and body language have not gone down well with netizens.
While many fans have expressed discomfort over Subhash Ghai’s demeanor, Shah Rukh Khan’s humility has once again won hearts. Social media users are calling the video a reminder of how grounded SRK has always been, even at the start of his career, and how far he has come purely on the strength of his talent, perseverance, and grace.
Fans are also pointing out that this very humility is what eventually made Shah Rukh Khan the undisputed ‘King of Bollywood’. As one user wrote, “This is why he rules hearts — not just box offices.”
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will next be seen in King, which also marks the theatrical debut of his daughter Suhana Khan. The film features Deepika Padukone as the leading lady and is slated for a Christmas release on December 24, 2026.