Shah Rukh Khan reveals he missed being onscreen with Salman Khan, keeps THIS belonging of his as memento

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan ’s onscreen union in the recently released Pathaan has not only been special for the audience but for the superstars too. In Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, Salman made a cameo appearance as Tiger wherein he helps out Pathaan’s character. Earlier, the two came together onscreen in the 1993 film Karan Arjun. In a recent media interaction, Shah Rukh opened up about working with his close friend Salman.

The Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge actor said that he and Salman have always wanted to act together but they were waiting for the right film.“I know it was a long wait for fans to see us like this on screen and I’m glad that we have delivered a film that they are thoroughly enjoying.” he said in a statement.Further, he added that he also kept one accessory of Salman to mark the moment. “ Besides this, it’s too much fun with Bhai on sets. I had missed being with him on screen so it all turned out as it should…and that Tiger scarf I am keeping as a memento!!” he added.

Also read: Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan breaks yet another record, becomes first Hindi film to do THIS 

On the other hand, Salman also opened up about his onscreen reunion with Shah Rukh. He credited producer Aditya Chopra for it. “Given how closely Adi has known Shah Rukh and me, he truly managed to capture how we are as personalities in the scenes. This is why people are loving us on screen. Also, the way Sidharth executed the sequence and presented us was just brilliant. I’m happy for Shah Rukh and YRF for all the records that Pathaan is achieving. It is a huge win for Indian cinema that we are able to bring people back to the theatres after the pandemic.”

Meanwhile, Pathan has been roaring at the box office as the film has crossed the Rs 750 crore-mark worldwide. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film also stars Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, and Ashutosh Rana in pivotal roles.