‘I’m very lucky to call him my friend’
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has once again won hearts, this time with former Australian cricketer Brett Lee showering praise on the actor for his humility and leadership during his time with Kolkata Knight Riders.Speaking to The Gulf News, Brett Lee opened up about his bond with Shah Rukh Khan and revealed how the superstar would motivate the Kolkata Knight Riders squad before every IPL match.
Brett Lee praises Shah Rukh Khan’s humility
Talking about Shah Rukh’s personality, Brett Lee said the actor’s journey to global superstardom has never changed him as a person.“He came from nothing and has gone on now to not be the biggest actor in Bollywood but in the world. You would assume that someone who’s achieved greatness would have an ego, would be short-tempered, and wouldn’t really give the fans what they want. No way. Not Shah Rukh Khan. He is an absolute gentleman. I’ve only got great things to say about him,” Lee shared.The former fast bowler also revealed that he shares a friendship with the superstar. “We have a bit of a friendship. I’m very lucky to call him my friend,” he added.
‘Inshallah tonight we win’
Recalling Shah Rukh Khan’s pre-match speeches to the KKR players, Brett Lee said the actor would always keep the atmosphere calm and motivating before games.“He would always come in and would say his little speech before the game, which would go something like, ‘Okay, boys. You’ve trained hard. You’re looking good. You’re feeling good. We go out. Inshallah tonight we win,’” Lee recalled.The cricketer further mentioned that Shah Rukh never created pressure within the team environment and instead maintained a “nice, relaxed, calm, and controlled” atmosphere in the camp.
Shah Rukh Khan gearing up for ‘King’
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan will next be seen in King. The film also stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Abhishek Bachchan in pivotal roles.A few days ago, leaked behind-the-scenes videos from the sets of the film went viral online, showing Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone filming what appeared to be a romantic sequence in Cape Town.In some of the clips circulating on social media, Shah Rukh was also seen taking care of a pregnant Deepika between takes and seemingly ensuring she was comfortable during the shoot.Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action thriller is currently slated for a Christmas 2026 theatrical release.
