Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan Are 'Buddies', R Balki Opens Up On Working With Legends

Two of the biggest Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan worked together for a television commercial which marked their reunion after 17 years. It was directed by R Balki. Recently, the director issued a statement and opened up about working with the two ‘legends’. Balki called Big B and SRK ‘buddies’ and went on to say that the shoot was ‘iconic’.

“I think it’s the first time ever that Amitji and SRK are featuring in a commercial together. It was an iconic shoot. They were like two buddies who were meeting on set after years. We were all of course excited but they were even more. It was like shooting with two legendary kids. Never been this ecstatic shooting. I have never been sadder that it ended. They are just too cool and special together and I thank Everest from the bottom of my heart for trusting me with this once-in-a-lifetime ad,” he said as quoted by Indian Express.

Amitabh Bachchan also opened up about working with King Khan and said, “I’ve always believed in the power of simplicity, and this campaign encapsulates that essence perfectly. It was an enriching experience to work alongside Shah Rukh Khan, and together, we’ve celebrated the joy of home-cooked meals.”

Last month, during an ‘Ask SRK’ session on X (formerly known as Twitter), a fan had also asked Shah Rukh Khan to write a few lines for Amitabh Bachchan when the Jawan actor had written, “It was soooooooo much fun to work with @SrBachchan after so many years. Came back from the shoot inspired and blessed. And just to let u know he beat me in the run!!!!”

Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan previously shared the screen in iconic movies like Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.