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THROWBACK: When Malayalam star Jagadish praised Shah Rukh Khan: He oozes an energy that's unmatchable

Malayalam cinema's veteran actor Jagadish once shared a heartfelt memory from his brief yet memorable stint in Bollywood, during the filming of the 2009 movie 'Billu'. Directed by Priyadarshan , the film was the official Hindi remake of the Malayalam hit Kadha Parayumbol, and starred Irrfan Khan in the lead, with Shah Rukh Khan playing a superstar and Lara Dutta as the female lead. Jagadish portrayed 'Modern' Madan in the film and had earluer recounted his experience on the sets, particularly his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. 'He Oozes an Energy That's Unmatchable' Appearing on a television program hosted by Sreekandan Nair, Jagadish recalled the unique aura Shah Rukh Khan brought to the set. 'I must say about Shah Rukh Khan. When he comes to the set, he oozes an energy which is unmatchable,' the actor remarked. He noted how SRK's presence uplifted the atmosphere around him, inspiring not just the cast but also the crew with his electrifying enthusiasm. Calm, Humble, and Always Respectful Jagadish fondly remembered SRK's respectful behaviour, especially towards veterans like the late Om Puri . 'While talking to others, he keeps a calm and humble attitude, taking blessings from Om Puri saab,' he said. Billu – A Star-Studded Retelling Billu brought together a rich mix of talent from both Bollywood and regional cinema. While Irrfan Khan played the title role of a humble barber, Shah Rukh Khan played Sahir Khan, a Bollywood superstar. The film also featured cameos by Kareena Kapoor , Priyanka Chopra , and Deepika Padukone . Directed by Priyadarshan, unfortunately 'Billu' failed to recreate the charm of 'Kadha Parayumbol'. The original film had Mammootty and Sreenivasan in the lead. We spotted #srk at Kolkata airport last night