Shah Rukh Khan refused to take a break during his shot with Puneet Issar in 'Ram Jaane': 'Assistant director told him that his body double could give cues'
recently opened up about a memorable interaction with
during the shoot of their 1995 film 'Ram Jaane'. He praised
's humility and generosity, recalling how the superstar waited for a shot with him without taking a break.
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Puneet Issar about Shah Rukh Khan's humility
In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Puneet recounted a moment on set with Shah Rukh. They were shooting Ram Jaane at Kamalistan Studios, and there was an over-the-shoulder shot where the camera was favouring
. Puneet had to give cues for the Jawan actor in the shot, and it took almost three hours for the team to complete it.
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Shah Rukh Khan wanted to do a scene with Puneet Issar
Later, when the camera setup was about to favour Puneet, the light man requested an hour to arrange the lighting, and the production team called for a break.
Puneet sat for a while, and Shah Rukh joined him. 'The assistant director told Shah Rukh, 'Sir, it is your break. Your body double can give cues to Puneet.' Shah Rukh quickly replied, 'When Puneet gave me cues, why can't I give them to him?' That's the greatness of Shah Rukh,' he added.
About Ram Jaane
Ram Jaane is a crime drama inspired by the 1938 Hollywood classic Angels with Dirty Faces. It featured Shah Rukh Khan in one of his early negative roles. Directed by Rajiv Mehra, the film also starred
, Vivek Mushran, Pankaj Kapur, and Puneet Issar. The film emerged as a commercial success.
Shah Rukh Khan's work front
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to share the screen with his daughter
in 'King'.
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