Javed Sheikh Praises Shah Rukh Khan’s Kindness
ISLAMABAD: Veteran Pakistani actor Javed Sheikh has revealed why he agreed to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for just one rupee.
Speaking on Wasay Chaudhry’s podcast, Sheikh recalled his experience of working with Khan in the 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om.
He described the experience as “excellent and superb” and praised Khan’s kindness, generosity and humble personality.
Sheikh said director Farah Khan personally offered him the role of Shah Rukh Khan’s father in the film.
Later, when the production team approached him to discuss his contract and payment, Sheikh reportedly refused to accept a regular fee.
He explained that appearing in a major Bollywood production was already a great honour for him.
Sheikh also said representing Pakistan in such a high-profile film meant more to him than receiving financial compensation.
However, the production manager insisted that a professional actor could not work without payment.
Javed Sheikh Says Filmmakers Paid More Than Expected
Sheikh then smiled and told the team that he would accept just one rupee for his performance.
His decision reportedly surprised both Farah Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
Although the filmmakers appreciated his gesture, they refused to let him work for such a symbolic amount.
Instead, they paid Sheikh a fee that he said exceeded his expectations.
Looking back, Sheikh said Khan’s respect, generosity and warm hospitality remain among his fondest memories from the film.
Meanwhile, the story attracted widespread attention online, with fans praising the mutual respect between the two actors.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Sheikh remains one of Pakistan’s prominent actors and filmmakers.
He has worked across Pakistani television and cinema while also appearing in several Bollywood productions.
