Dipshikkha Nagppal Says Shah Rukh Khan Was 'Rude' To Her On Koyla Sets: 'It Hurt My Ego'
For many who grew up watching Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Shah Rukh Khan wasn't just a movie star — he was the ultimate romantic hero. Actor Dipshikkha Nagppal was no different. She recently opened up about her experience of working with SRK for the first time, and how his behaviour on set left her both hurt and determined.
Speaking to Instant Bollywood, Dipshikkha recalled that she was completely smitten by SRK's on-screen persona when she joined the cast of Rakesh Roshan's 1997 action film Koyla. 'When Shah Rukh came, he was smoking. So Rakesh ji came in and said, 'Do you know Dipshikkha?' He said, 'She is a fantastic actress.' Rakesh ji was very impressed with me. Shah Rukh said, 'Yeah, let's see.' It hurt my ego. He was so rude. I was like, 'This is Shah Rukh. I love him.' Then I took it as a challenge."
She remembered how nervous she felt before filming her first scene with the superstar. 'My first scene was that I am dying in his arms. So I was nervous wondering how it will happen," she shared. Though the scene was eventually removed from the final cut, it stayed with her. 'I remember the scene. I can still smell his aura."
Despite the awkward start, Dipshikkha revealed that their professional relationship evolved positively over time. 'Ratan Jain (producer) told me after Baadshah that Shah Rukh recommended my name. Shah Rukh never revealed it. That's his greatness."
She noted that while they became friendly during future projects, she always remained focused on her work. 'Later, we became friends but I would only pay attention to my work. I would work with dedication and maybe, he noticed that but he recommended me for Baadshah. I didn't know that."
Reflecting on the turning point in her career, Dipshikkha said, 'I said, 'Thank you, Shah Rukh that you said let's see' because had he not said it, then maybe I wouldn't be in that film."
Dipshikkha, who has starred in films like Partner, Jaanam Samjha Karo, and Dillagi, was most recently seen in the legal drama web series Raisinghani VS Raisinghani and the TV show Ishq Jabariya. Her early experience with Shah Rukh Khan left a lasting impression—one that shaped her work ethic and determination in the industry.
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