Vinay Pathak recalls working with Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi: ‘I gave Shah Rukh Khan the opportunity to work with me'

Indian Express

3 days ago

Vinay Pathak, known for his compelling performances in thought-provoking independent films, has also made a significant mark in mainstream cinema. He has shared screen space with several A-list stars in films such as Aaja Nachle and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Vinay opened up about his experiences working on both these films and shared some interesting anecdotes.
Speaking about Aaja Nachle, he recalled a particularly cherished moment. 'Ek actor ka mainstream cinema mein kaam karne ka sabse bada sapna kya hota hai… Madhuri Dixit ke saath song and dance. So iss film ki sabse badi memory hai Madhuri ji aur maine duet gaana gaya hai. Woh aisa moment tha ki uske baad aap retire ho jaaye… nothing else matters. (What is an actor's biggest dream in mainstream cinema? To do a song and dance with Madhuri Dixit. So, the biggest memory from this film is that Madhuri ji and I sang a duet. It was such a moment that after it, you could retire… nothing else matters).'
Also Read | Sikandar: Anurag Kashyap's right; Bollywood is doomed if stars like Salman Khan enable the Snapchat-ification of cinema
When asked about Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, and specifically the transformation scene where his character helps Shah Rukh Khan's character adopt an entirely new persona, Vinay responded with his trademark humor. 'Itne bade superstar ke saath kaam karne ka mauka mila. In fact… sabse badi khushi iss baat ki huyi ki inko maine woh mauka diya mere saath kaam karne ka… warna Shah Rukh Khan saab ko kahan mauka milta Vinay Pathak ke saath kaam karne ka? Toh unko bhi avsar diya maine ki dekho guru, Ganga naha lo, humare saath kaam karke… toh hum dono ek doosre ke saath kaam karke bade hi khush thay. (I got the chance to work with such a big superstar. In fact, my greatest joy was that I gave him the chance to work with me… otherwise, when would Shah Rukh Khan ever get the opportunity to work with Vinay Pathak? So I gave him the opportunity too —'Come, my friend, bathe in the holy Ganga by working with me!' We were both very happy working together).'
Vinay Pathak's latest release is Chidya, a film completed in 2015 but stuck in limbo for nearly a decade before finally seeing a release.