Leonardo DiCaprio to Robert Pattinson – These 5 Hollywood A-listers are huge fans of Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan aka SRK, a towering figure in the Indian film industry, has established himself as a global icon. His mesmerising performances and undeniable talent have earned him the admiration of millions, making him one of the most beloved and popular actors in Bollywood. His fan base extends far beyond India's borders, reaching into every corner of the world.

SRK’s global appeal has not only stayed limited to India, but has also captivated the hearts of Hollywood stars as well. Numerous renowned actors have expressed their admiration for Khan's charisma, versatility, and undeniable talent.

Let's take a look at some of Hollywood's most ardent SRK fans:

Leonardo DiCaprio

The ‘90s blue-eyed heartthrob, is still one of the most celebrated stars from Hollywood. Ever since Titanic was released, his aura has won millions of female fans' hearts. Being recognised as one of Hollywood A-listers, DiCaprio himself is a big fan of Shah Rukh Khan. Did you know the duo was once roped in to star in Martin Scorsese’s film - Xtreme City? But unfortunately, it somehow got cancelled. The Hollywood star once revealed that he is quite fond of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

James Cameron

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This Hollywood director has given the world's highest grossing films of all time – Titanic and Avatar. Hence he is considered one of the most renowned filmmakers across the world. Once Cameron expressed his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, acknowledging his immense star power. He enthusiastically offered to sign a poster for Khan in exchange for a signed poster of Khan's acclaimed film - My Name is Khan. This exchange highlights the mutual respect and admiration between these two cinematic luminaries.

Hugh Jackman

This star is known for his role as Wolverine from his X-Men film series. Despite giving several other remarkable films like - Van Helsing, The Prestige, Deception, Jackman will always be remembered for his X-Men series. Once when an interviewer asked Hugh Jackman to name a Bollywood actor who could play Wolverine, he immediately took Shah Rukh Khan’s name. Jackman praised Khan's dancing and singing skills, saying he had Khan in mind while filming a movie and even learned the signature SRK move. Jackman expressed his admiration for Khan, calling him his mentor and wanting to see him play Wolverine in an Indian version of the film.

Daniel Radcliffe

This actor will always be widely known for his role as Harry Potter. The saga is immensely popular among any age of audiences whether - ten or eighty. Even Radcliffe rose to fame for the Harry Potter film series from his childhood. According to Radcliffe, SRK is very stylish and classy. He also likes that Bollywood movies have songs, which makes them more fun to watch. Radcliffe says that Khan is very famous in Britain and that he is a big fan of his.

Robert Pattinson

This star rose to fame for his role as the Vampire in the Twilight film series. He has also worked in one of Harry Potter’s films - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Recently Pattinson has garnered critical acclaim for his role as Batman. Despite being a newcomer in the superhero universe, Pattinson has successfully won millions of hearts with his dark looks. Pattinson has always been very vocal about his love for Bollywood films and its culture. He mostly watches Bollywood because of Shah Rukh Khan. Robert once revealed that Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is his most favourite film. He gets mesmerised every time he watches Bollywood’s on-screen emotions portrayal.

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