Rajeev Shukla Opens Up About Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan's Struggle to Fame, Says 'Bahut Bhayankar Sangharsh...'
Opening about the over-the-top grinds, famous personality Rajeev Shukla shared his view on Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan's fan following. Let's find out more.
Shah Rukh Khan: There have been a very few outsiders in Bollywood who have not only rocked the cinemas but maintained their image. Not to mention, there are only outsiders in Bollywood who have attained a position in the industry that nobody ever could. Be it Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan or Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan. Well, fame or success hasn't been an easy dish for the two cinema giants. They have had their fair share of struggles to reach a position, one envy. Opening about the over-the-top grinds, famous personality Rajeev Shukla shared his view on Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan's fan following.
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Rajeev Shukla Shared Stories About Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan
Ranveer Allahabadia hosted a podcast for the very popular ex-journalist and big personality with great connections in the industry Rajeev Shukla. He addressed several topics on Ranveer's platform. However, what caught the attention was Rajeev Shukla mentioning Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan's fame not only in India but abroad. Taking to the matter when Ranveer asked about the lives of popular celebrities like SRK and Big-B, Rajeev said, 'Isme vo hi aadmi kamyaab hota hai jo mindset se jab takk grounded rehta hai aur samjhta hai ki yeh sab toh jab takk chal raha hai tab tak hi hai.'
Rajeev Shukla mentioned that people who have struggled to achieve what they have, will feel differently in comparison to those who are served with silver spoons. He further talks about Amitabh Bachchan's struggle in the start of his career. Rajeev Shukla said 'Amitabh ji sangharsh se nikle hai. Jo unhone mujhe btaya tha ki mai Charni road ki bench par raat raat bhar soya hun bina khaye piye. Sadak pe sona mtlb ek tarah se, bhatakte rehte the tab jaake. Toh unhone apni mehnat se arjit ki.'
Taking to Shah Rukh Khan, Rajeev Shukla mentioned, 'Shah Rukh ne bhi bada sangharsh kiya. Shah Rukh ke mummy papa dono ki death hogyi, ek behn aur usko sabko dekhbhaal karna. usme shah rukh ne bhi bahut bhayaanak sangharsh kiya.'
Overall Rajeev Shukla tried to mention here that Shah Rukh Khana and Amitabh Bachchan are self-made superstars, who have struggled a lot to achieve what they have today. Interestingly, many agree with his point and respect the two superstars a lot.
Rajeeb Shukla About Shah Rukh Khan At the Age of 31
While interviewing Rajeev Shukla, Ranveer digs deeper into his relationship with SRK. He asked Rajeev, when he was a journalist, did he take Shah Rukh Khan's interview, to which Shukla said 'Yes'. He mentioned that he took SRK's interview in Fatehpur Sikri when he was shooting Pardes. When Ranveer asked, 'How was he at that age?' Rajeev said 'Good Looking, Achha, Sharp Actor, Cigarette peete the us samay, interview mei bhi cigarette pee rahe hain.'
Overall, emphasizing on the roadmap, correct strategy and planning, Rajeev Shukla said that this is important to be successful in this industry.