Divya Dutta recalls memorable first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan: “Best part was he knew my name” : Bollywood News

As Shah Rukh Khan turns 60 on November 2, the industry is celebrating not just the superstar but also the man whose humility, kindness, and charm have left a lasting impression on everyone he meets. Among those who fondly remember their first encounter with him is actor Divya Dutta, whose story feels like a scene straight out of a Bollywood film.

Divya Dutta recalls memorable first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan: “Best part was he knew my name”Divya recalls, “It was my first meeting with him at the Venus office. I was coming down this narrow spiral staircase with my portfolio in hand, and he was rushing up. We literally bumped into each other, and my file went flying.”

What happened next, she says, showed the man behind the superstar.

“He didn’t even pause to see who it was. He just bent down, started helping me pick up my pictures, and said, ‘I’m sorry.’ While picking them up, he looked up, saw me, and said, ‘Oh! Hi Divya.’”

For a young newcomer with no films to her credit at the time, that moment was unforgettable.

“Just imagine my expression,” she laughs. “I couldn’t say anything. The best part was, he knew my name! I somehow managed to ask him, ‘How do you know my name?’ And he smiled and said, ‘I saw your name up in the shortlist of actors.’ That’s Shah Rukh for you – so sharp, so charming, so kind.”

Years later, Divya and Shah Rukh Khan would share screen space in Yash Chopra’s Veer-Zaara (2004), a timeless love story where their quiet camaraderie translated beautifully on screen. For Divya, the memory of that first meeting remains etched in her heart as a reminder of SRK’s warmth, respect, and attention to people.

As fans around the world celebrate six decades of Shah Rukh Khan – the actor, dreamer, and global icon – stories like Divya Dutta’s highlight the simple yet powerful gestures that have made him beloved beyond his films. Behind the superstar is a man who notices people, remembers names, and makes everyone he meets feel seen and valued.

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