Shekhar Suman Recalls Getting Special Gift From Shah Rukh Khan After Rejecting Payment For Chalte Chalte; Says, “It’s A Beautiful Memento”

Shah Rukh Khan has often been praised by colleagues for his warmth and generosity, both on and off screen. Over the years, several actors have shared memorable experiences of working with the superstar, recalling the thoughtful ways in which he makes people feel valued. Recently, Shekhar Suman opened up about one such memorable moment, revealing how Shah Rukh Khan gifted him an expensive watch after he declined payment for a voiceover in Chalte Chalte. Scroll down to read more.

Shekhar Suman Revisits Shah Rukh Khan Gifting Him An Expensive Watch

Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Shekhar Suman recalled how Shah Rukh Khan personally reached out to him during the making of Chalte Chalte. Sharing the incident, he said, “I remember when Shah Rukh was making Chalte Chalte, and he needed my voice for the commentary in the film. So when the teaser came, he called me up directly after that, ‘Hi, it’s Shah Rukh.’ And I said, ‘Yeah, Shah Rukh.’ He said, ‘I would want you to come and give your voiceover for this.’ And I said, ‘Yeah, I’ll come.’ So I just went across and did that.”

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After completing the voiceover, Shekhar revealed that Shah Rukh sent him a cheque as payment for the work. However, he chose not to accept it, considering it a gesture between friends rather than a professional transaction. Recalling the moment, he shared, “And he sent me a big cheque. And I said, ‘Look, this is between two friends, you know, this is not for money at all.’ But he wouldn’t listen. Shah Rukh, being Shah Rukh, he sent me a very expensive watch the next time, which I still have. And it’s a beautiful memento.”

About Chalte Chalte

Chalte Chalte is a 2003 romantic drama featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles. Directed by Aziz Mirza, the film explored the emotional complexities and struggles faced by couples during the early years of marriage. Alongside the lead cast, the film also featured Johnny Lever, Aditya Pancholi, and Satish Shah in pivotal roles. The movie also held significance as the final project produced under Dreamz Unlimited before the banner was rebranded as Red Chillies Entertainment.

About Their Upcoming Movies

Shekhar Suman is currently occupied with the filming of his upcoming television series, The Pyramid Scheme. He was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial Heeramandi.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is presently working on the much-anticipated action thriller King, slated to hit cinemas on December 24, 2026. Helmed by Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand, the film stars Shah Rukh in a mentor-like role alongside Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone.

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Sonali Singh

Sonali Singh watches films like it’s a job (and honestly, it kind of is). Currently pursuing her Master’s in Communication and Journalism, she lives somewhere between deadlines and movie scenes. If it’s Bollywood, she’s already invested—films, drama, and all the gossip included. When she’s not writing, she’s either dancing her heart out like no one’s watching or trying to mimic people, proving that not all talents are meant to be discovered.