Did you know that one of Bollywood’s most iconic sports films has a deeply personal story behind it? At his 60th birthday fan event held at a Mumbai auditorium, Shah Rukh Khan opened up about the real reason he chose to do Chak De India. The revelation has given fans a whole new perspective on the 2007 classic that continues to inspire generations.
During the event, the host presented SRK with stills from his memorable films. When shown a glimpse of Chak De India, the superstar got emotional and shared something he had never revealed publicly before. He explained that the sport of hockey is very important to him because his father, Meer Taj Mohammed Khan, used to play the game. Shah Rukh Khan had dreams of becoming a hockey player himself and even wanted to play for India.
The Injury That Changed Everything
However, fate had other plans. Shah Rukh Khan suffered an injury that prevented him from pursuing hockey professionally. Looking back, he acknowledged that in a way it was good because he ended up becoming an actor instead. This twist of destiny eventually brought him to a film that would allow him to honor his father’s memory and his own unfulfilled hockey dreams.
A Personal Tribute To His Father
When Chak De India came to him as a project, Shah Rukh Khan immediately realized it could be a tribute to his father. He was quick to clarify that he does not like to give films more meaning than necessary and believes that films are primarily for entertainment. However, this one was different. He distinctly remembers telling Aditya Chopra that he would do this film specifically because he wanted to do it for his father.
The actor revealed that he can play a little bit of hockey, which made the experience even more interesting for him. He praised the girls in the film, saying they were fantastic to work with and the entire experience of playing hockey with them was memorable.
The Australian Football Match Story
But that was not the only sports story Shah Rukh Khan shared. He went on to reveal a hilarious incident from when he played football in Australia with the Australian women’s team. The ladies were so strong and skilled that they beat the boys 7 to 0. Shah Rukh Khan recalled with admiration how fantastically strong the women players were, showing his respect for female athletes.
From Offbeat To Defining Sports Film
Interestingly, the team behind Chak De India did not expect it to become such a massive hit. They thought it would be a bit offbeat compared to typical Bollywood fare. However, the film ended up becoming one of the most defining sports films in Indian cinema. It not only won hearts but also became a cultural phenomenon that continues to inspire sports lovers across the country.
About Chak De India
Chak De India is a 2007 sports drama directed by Shimit Amin and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan as Kabir Khan, a former hockey player who coaches the Indian women’s national hockey team. The film was both a critical and commercial success.
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