When Shah Rukh Khan Wanted To Smoke...: Kajol's Onscreen Son In My Name Is Khan Recalls An Anecdote

Arjan Singh Aujla, who played the role of Kajol's son Sameer in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'My Name Is Khan', recently opened up about working with Shah Rukh.

Arjan Singh Aujla, who played the role of Kajol's son Sameer in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'My Name Is Khan', recently opened up about working with Shah Rukh.

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Arjan Singh Aujla, who played the role of Kajol's son Sameer in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'My Name Is Khan', recently opened up about working with Shah Rukh. In an interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Arjan spoke about meeting SRK a few days before the shoot started. The two met at Mehboob Studios, where they had a photoshoot. 

Arjan on working with SRK

Arjan Singh Aujla said, "I met Shah Rukh sir a few days before the shoot commenced. A floor was hired at Mehboob Studios to get our photos clicked, the one which are framed in the house of Rizwan and Mandira in the film. I clearly remember that before Shah Rukh Khan entered, there was a rush among people. As soon as he entered the studio, everyone just stood still. They stopped running around. We took some pictures together. He was very kind. He was smoking and he asked me if that made me uncomfortable.”

Arjan recalled his experience of working with the megastar on the film and said, “There was a scene where we were required to play basketball. It took some 45 minutes to set up the shot. Shah Rukh sir asked me to rehearse the scene with him and also joke with him. He again asked me if it was okay if he smoked. He also asked me if I wanted coffee. He would always take care and make sure that I was comfortable. He also made my parents feel at ease by cracking jokes with them.”

'My Name Is Khan' was directed by Karan Johar. The film received massive critical acclaim for its direction, performances and subject matter. Made on a budget of Rs. 85 cr, the film collected Rs. 223 cr worldwide. 

Arjan wished SRK in a special manner

On the occasion of SRK's birthday in 2022, Arjan Singh Aujla took to his Instagram to share pictures with the superstar. Alongside those, he wrote, "Working with you was an experience which will always be very close to my heart. I won’t ever forget a single moment I spent with you. As a 10 year old you made me feel welcome every single time. You felt like a friend, like someone I could actually talk to and play basketball with (IFYKYK) but that’s what you do… you fill everyone up with warmth and fuzz. You truly are the King in each and every sense. Happy Birthday Shah Rukh Sir, we are truly blessed to have you.”