Director Atlee Pays Homage to Shah Rukh Khan, Touches His Feet After Winning Best Director at Zee Cine Awards 2024. WATCH
At the Zee Cine Awards 2024, director Atlee’s touching gesture towards actor Shah Rukh Khan, by touching his feet after winning the Best Director award for “Jawan,” created a heartwarming moment. This 2023 blockbuster, featuring Shah Rukh Khan in dual roles, garnered Atlee accolades at the ceremony. The video capturing this special interaction between Atlee and SRK quickly went viral on social media, showcasing the profound respect and gratitude shared between the two. Despite Shah Rukh’s attempts to dissuade him, Atlee, dressed in a striking blue and white ensemble, humbly touched the actor’s feet before later receiving the trophy from actor Rani Mukerji on stage. SRK, exuding elegance in a stylish black tuxedo, also made a notable impression. Check the video as shared on Instagram:
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The widely circulated video garnered widespread attention, prompting an outpouring of compliments and messages from fans and netizens. “Jawan,” released on September 7, 2023, received immense acclaim from both fans and critics, featuring a stellar cast including Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Deepika Padukone, and achieving a remarkable global box office milestone of crossing the Rs 1,100 crore mark. Presently, Atlee is immersed in his latest Bollywood venture, “Baby John,” a high-octane remake of his 2016 Tamil hit “Theri,” with Varun Dhawan in the lead role. The film boasts a star-studded ensemble including Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, Sanya Malhotra, Sheeba Chaddha, and Rajpal Yadav, promising an exciting new chapter in Atlee’s directorial journey.
Presently, Atlee is fully engrossed in his latest Bollywood venture, “Baby John,” a high-octane remake of his 2016 Tamil hit “Theri,” featuring Varun Dhawan in the lead role. The film promises to showcase a star-studded ensemble including Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, Sanya Malhotra, Sheeba Chaddha, and Rajpal Yadav, setting the stage for an enthralling new chapter in Atlee’s directorial journey.
