DYK Shah Rukh Khan was called 'Papa' behind his back by Chak De! India girls? Here's why
Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De! India is one iconic film. The movie is about a coach who trains Indian Women's Hockey team. But did you know he was called 'Papa' by the girls?
Shah Rukh Khan is the coolest, nicest, sweetest and quirkest person in the film industry. That is something that everyone who has ever associated with him has to say about the superstar. He has worked with some of the biggest names across film industries and he is just loved by all. So here's a sweet anecdote from Chak De! India sets. Did you know that the Chak De girls used to call him 'papa' behind his back? Vidya Malavade shared a little story from the sets and revealed why them addressed him as 'Papa'.
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In an interview with India Today, Chak De! India's Vidya Malavade revealed that Shah Rukh Khan would guide the girls through the shoot and that is why the girls called him 'Papa'. She added that Shah Rukh Khan played a coach in the film and in general there is respect for the leader. He was like a father figure and was quite sweet too. Thus, they called him 'papa'. Vidya also added that the girls would know when Shah Rukh Khan is on the set with the sent of his perfume. King Khan always smelt fresh and nice, she said.
Vidya Malavade also praised Shah Rukh Khan's energy level. She revealed how Shah Rukh Khan took the girls out one evening to watch the movie Don and then they all partied till 6 am. Shah Rukh Khan was still fresh and energetic and wanted to go eat breakfast. Vidya quipped "He just brings everybody up with the amount of energy that he has and he exudes. We can learn and take so much from him." Shah Rukh Khan also has a razor-sharp mind, Vidya added.
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Chak De! India released in 2007. Shah Rukh Khan played the role of a women's hockey team coach. He lead the girls to a major victory bringing glory to India. The movie remains to be one of the best and iconic ones in his filmography. It has an IMDb rating of 8.1 and is available on Amazon Prime Video. The movie starred Chitrashi Rawat, Sagarika Ghatge,Anaitha Nair, Tanya Abrol and many others.