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Hema Malini reveals she spotted Shah Rukh Khan\u2019s spark in Fauji and cast him before his debut release, reflecting on his journey as he turns 60.<\/h2>\n
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As Shah Rukh Khan marks his 60th birthday, the love pouring in from fans and the film industry is a reminder of just how deeply the superstar is cherished. But long before he became the King of Bollywood, one legendary actor recognised his spark when he was just starting out \u2013 Hema Malini.<\/p>\n

While audiences first saw Shah Rukh Khan on the big screen in Deewana (1992), Hema Malini was actually the first to cast him in a leading role. The Dream Girl says she never doubted he was made for something big.<\/p>\n

From his early television days in Fauji, she felt he had the charm and energy needed to carry major films. The birthday milestone has given her a chance to look back at those early signs of superstardom.<\/p>\n

She shared with Hindustan Times, \u201cI can\u2019t believe he is turning 60, I thought he must be in his 40s. From the moment I saw him in Fauji I knew he was different. He suited the rich, aristocratic man\u2019s son\u2019s role that I was casting for. He was smart and well spoken. I got my sister to call him and he couldn\u2019t believe it was a call from me, he just kept giggling over the phone.”<\/p>\n

Hema not only trusted his potential, her husband Dharmendra did too. She recalls that Shah Rukh left him equally impressed when they met for the first time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Dharamji saw him he said, \u2018Is ladke ko zaroor lena\u2019 He even wrote some of the dialogues for him. Shah Rukh had rough-looking hair back then and was short, unlike other heroes but had a unique charm about him. Though he was great as the charming romantic hero, he also excelled in villainous roles. Today, I\u2019m happy to see the big personality he has become.”<\/p>\n

Her decision to cast him in Dil Aashna Hai may not have given him his first release date, but it was a major stepping stone \u2013 and a sign that greats often recognise greatness before the world does.<\/p>\n

As SRK celebrates six decades of life and over 30 years of superstardom, fans continue to look forward to the next big chapter from cinema\u2019s eternal Badshah.<\/p>\n

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Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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