“I’m very shy and…”

Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan is an unstoppable box office juggernaut. The action entertainer is closing in on the Rs 1,000 crore mark in terms of worldwide gross, having broken several domestic and foreign revenue records for Hindi films in the process. During an “ask me anything” session with fans on Monday, the actor answered a few questions about the movie, including the toughest scenes from the shoot.

Pathaan is a spy thriller that stars Shah Rukh in the lead role. The 57-year-old actor worked hard on his physique for the role and showed off his chiseled, toned body in a few scenes in the film. While Shah Rukh’s scenes and physique generated a lot of buzz, the actor says these were some of the toughest sequences in the film.

The body shots… I was very shy and very cold!! https://t.co/wlWYdsYvMK

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 20, 2023

During his “Ask SRK” session, after a fan asked SRK, “What was the hardest scene to shoot in Pathaan”, the actor replied, “The body shots…I was very shy and very cold!” Reacting to the candid “confession”, many fans called it the actor’s humility, while others appreciated it regardless. “At this age, your body and abs look great. No need to be shy,” one wrote. Another tweeted: “Thanks for the viewing pleasure though.”

Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand, marked Shah Rukh’s return to leading roles after more than four years. The film, part of the YRF Spy universe, also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, as well as a cameo from Salman Khan, who reprises his role from the Tiger films. The film received largely positive reviews and praise from fans. Upon release, it easily broke the records for highest opening, highest single-day collection, highest opening weekend, and highest lifetime collection of any film in Bollywood. It is currently the fifth highest-grossing Indian film of all time with a worldwide gross of Rs 988 crore.