Meeting Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Manish Malhotra on the sets of ‘My Name is Khan’

June 8th, 2009 | by Ridhima Suri |
Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan

I met Shah Rukh Khan during the shooting of ‘My Name is Khan’.  He is much more handsome than he looks on screen.   I waved three times at him from behind the barricades and he waved back…Ohhhh!  My husband crossed the man with the bag (who was Shah Rukh himself) a couple of times!  There is a huge difference in screen and real life appearance.

When I finally got to meet him he looked like a ‘diva’ and sent ‘touch me not’ vibes.  The experience was surreal.  I wished him ‘Good Luck!’.  He politely said ‘Thank you’.  I admire his sense of perfection.

I also met Karan Johar.  He is very handsome and shot the scene over and over again until completely satisfied.  I doubt how many seconds the actual scene will last but have to say that film-making is a painfully slow and challenging process.  Hours are spent to get the right frame, the right expression, and the right shot!  The film-maker and his crew must have an amazing sense of patience and perfection.

I met Manish Malhotra.  He is the dress designer of the movie.  A very down to earth and humble guy.  It was truly a pleasure to meet him.  When I asked how he liked it in SF, he politely replied,”I have been here a few times. It is good to be hear again.” On being asked if Shah Rukh was also there, he casually replied ‘Yeah Yeah he is here as well.’  With the stunning clothes that he designs  for celebs across the world I think the guy has his roots firmly in the ground.

I did not meet Kajol in person.  She is a beautiful actress and was looking amazing!  Her burly bodyguard smiled at us as she quickly left the location to get dressed for the shoot.  Her scene was very brief (only entering a cab) but got a ‘CUT’ after re filming for almost 30-40 times! Pheww.

You must think how I met all these stars?  It was the dedicated teamwork of a lot of individuals.  I will compile a full story and post again.  Till then enjoy these pictures!

Karan Johar preparing for the shoot.

Karan Johar preparing for the shoot.

Kajol listening to Karan Johar: She is very pretty

Kajol listening to Karan Johar: She is very pretty

Picture with Karan Johar : My brief moment of glory.

Picture with Karan Johar : My brief moment of glory.

Well my picture with SRK: sorry I am kinda out of the frame.

Well there's Shah Rukh Khan.

We did get bags under our eyes.  We were tired, hungry, tanned, and fatigued.  All this to meet the one and only Shah Rukh Khan!  It was a great experience.  All the relentless waiting for several hours finally paid off.  It was a happy ending as many Bollywood movies portray.  Good Luck Dharma Productions.

Please wait for my next post with more details!  I am on top of the world for being so close to many of the famous celebrities in the Hindi Film Industry.

>>>>>>Pictures have been clicked by Sushil<<<<<<<

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  1. 41 Responses to “Meeting Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Manish Malhotra on the sets of ‘My Name is Khan’”

  2. By disha on Jun 8, 2009 | Reply

    i am just sooooo jealous of u that u finally got to meet the “Badshah”..anyways i am happy for u as u always wanted to actually meet and talk to him…the pics have come out gr8…

  3. By Priyanka on Jun 8, 2009 | Reply

    I also happen to share the same emotions as Ridhima because we witness history in making together. It was one of the best experience of my life. I am delighted to say that you have put it in a very precise way and i m looking forward to read more of your blog. Till then i am enjoying my new found status of being a celebrity among my family and friends.

  4. By maa on Jun 8, 2009 | Reply

    Wow——-
    Gr8 pics.
    U are d Best.

  5. By Brinda on Jun 8, 2009 | Reply

    So dreams do come true. Ridhima meeting The Khan and his troupe is proof of that. WHAT an experience that must have been, and what a moment for you when you set your eyes on…and haven’t stopped drooling since! Looking forward to more updates.
    As a footnote: SRK may be handsome but your gang of girls is no less stunning and has actually managed to dwarf him :)

  6. By Manav on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    Haha…Wish arni bhai had been there too!!

  7. By Shilpa on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    YESSSS!!! I soo agree. SRK rocks & it was an awesome experience. Kajol is stunningly beautiful. My second favorite part was when Manish Malhotra recognized us the next day and smiles & waved. AND of course my FIRST was when Shahrukh responded to my wave with a flying kiss and asked us to wait for a snap with him. I am going crazy!

  8. By Swasti on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    Oh Man!! Its soooo True…
    We are still drooling over the thoughts of meeting THE KHAN himself…. Its an extraordinary experience and we all enjoyed every bit of wait, hunger and heat for just a glimpse of him over and over again…
    We Love Shahrukh more than ever :)

  9. By Fasel on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    Hi,
    I was at the shoot as well, I was with my wife and sister. I have more pics but here’s one for now :)

    http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/7091/img6515.jpg

  10. By maa on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    I am sooooooooooo happy for u. ha ha ha he he he

  11. By shilpa on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    Hi,
    I would also like to meet them. You know where to find their schedules and all for the shooting. Where exactly in SF did you see them?

  12. By Ridhima Suri on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    He he he! You gals are so right!

    Manav: Ask my friends how much I remembered Arnav! woo hoo…This pic is for him..:)

    Fasel: Please feel free to post more links. Thanks for writing in! Are you the one who showed us his pic on the IPhone?

    Shilpa: The shooting was in SF downtown. I have no idea about future shooting schedules..:)

  13. By Vipul Sharma on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

    “My wife and her friends have gone mad!!!”

  14. By Ashish Agarwal on Jun 10, 2009 | Reply

    Cool!! Seems a wish come true for you. Probably for gals… its more exciting than finding the alladin’s chirag itself :) No wonder.. he is such a nice man. Good that I’m still unmarried or else..i’ld end up commenting like Vipul ;)

  15. By srkaddict on Jun 10, 2009 | Reply

    Hi!
    First I want to thank you for sharing the photos and your amazing experience! Here in France we’re drooling about the opportunities you’ve had so far of watching such a tremendous shooting and more particularly of getting any close to SRK, our idol!!!
    We are eagerly looking forward to a sequel…
    But there’s something else I meant to tell you: it is amazing how much you look like Kajol and particularly on the photo with Karan Johar! And other French fans also admitted they had to read the caption many times to make sure it was you and not Kajol ! I really wanted you to know that !
    Thanks a lot again for sharing!

  16. By Ridhima Suri on Jun 10, 2009 | Reply

    Thanks srkaddict!! It was a fun experience.
    Hey Ashish..I agree with you here…:)) Enjoy!

  17. By Fasel on Jun 11, 2009 | Reply

    Also, you should tag your pictures before someone steals them ans credits themselves. Thats what happened with me. I took pictures last Friday when they were at Powell and posted them on a forum untagged. They ended up on IndiaToday’s exclusive video.

  18. By xyz on Jun 11, 2009 | Reply

    please do share the location for the shooting Fasel Ji!!!

  19. By Bonita on Jun 11, 2009 | Reply

    Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful pictures with us. You are so sweet.
    thanks for sharing your experience.

    SRKFAN4LIFE

  20. By tina on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply

    does anyone know their locations for today / weekend??

  21. By Gosia on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply

    Thank you, Rishima, for sharing your great experience and beautiful photos.
    I wait impatiently for any info about “My Name Is Khan”. It’s great what you’ve written about work on sets. Thanks!
    And you’re right – SRK is much more handsome than he looks on screen. :)

    Greetings from Poland – Gosia

  22. By Ridhima Suri on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply

    Thank you everyone for the great comments! I am actually floored to get comments from people in other countries..:D I hope you enjoy the movie while we reminisce about the filming we witnessed. Please keep posting here..:)

  23. By jr on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply

    hey…can you please email me the location of shahrukh shooting…my niece is crazy about SRK and she is here from Atlanta. Want to suprise her by taking her to see SRK..

    Please do email me the location. Would be greatful.

    JR

  24. By lajja on Jun 15, 2009 | Reply

    Can anyone please email me and let me know where Shahrukh Khan is shooting? I am dying to see him. I wandered arouns SFO this Saturday but couldn’t spot them. Sucks.

  25. By Benito on Jun 16, 2009 | Reply

    hello, where in SF did you meet king khan. I would like to get a glance of the king. Pls let me know. Thank you

  26. By Arnav on Jun 17, 2009 | Reply

    Well here you are… You did finally meet the guy who copies me this much…:)

  27. By Ridhima Suri on Jun 17, 2009 | Reply

    :) ) Good one, Arnav!

    Benite, Lajja: We saw them in SF. I have no idea where they will shoot next. I simply shared my experience here.

    My friends forwarded these news links:
    http://www.mercurynews.com/columns/ci_12582467?nclick_check=1

    http://cbs5.com/local/bollywood.movie.shoot.2.1046050.html

  28. By amar on Jun 19, 2009 | Reply

    where they shooting in san francisco
    thank you

  29. By amar on Jun 19, 2009 | Reply

    can you tell me place where king khan shoot in san francisco
    thank you

  30. By amar on Jun 19, 2009 | Reply

    please send me emailfor a location in san francisco
    thank you very much

  31. By sana on Jun 19, 2009 | Reply

    Dear Shahrukh

    I want to meet you. I would consider myself lucky to see you as my hubby and my boss feel that my dream will be a dream.

    Sana
    sanasiddiqui2007@yahoo.co.in

  32. By Ridhima Suri on Jun 19, 2009 | Reply

    Dear Sana, Amar n Everyone.
    I do not know where they shoot next. I simply shared my experience. Thank you for reading. Good Luck guys!

  33. By darina on Jun 20, 2009 | Reply

    Well, I’m just SOOOO JEALOUS of you! You got to meet Shah Rukh himself!! How great is that!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Please pray so that I get the chance too like you to meet my most favourite man-Shah Rukh. ;D

  34. By simran on Jun 20, 2009 | Reply

    Great snaps… Super moments…

  35. By amar on Jun 21, 2009 | Reply

    please let me know some one know about shahrukhkhan
    where they shooting in san francisco
    please email me
    thank you

  36. By Atashi on Jun 25, 2009 | Reply

    Hi,,

    where have u met them?I too want to meet them..can u tell me the location?

  37. By Ridhima Suri on Jun 25, 2009 | Reply

    Dear Atashi n Everyone,
    I met them in San Francisco. From what I gather they are shooting all over the Bay Area..:) They were in Sacramento last weekend. I could not go there (guess once is enough..:)). Thanks for posting.

  38. By ronitasingh on Jun 25, 2009 | Reply

    hi can u tell me where r they shooting right now and till when they will be in sf r they going to do a show in usa r they going to come to sacramento back

  39. By bano ali on Jul 6, 2009 | Reply

    Is Shah Rukh Khan still shooting this movie or is it done? Is he coming back to Sacramento for any more scenes? I want to see him before he leaves for London. Please help me. I am a super fan. I’m depressed that I missed seeing him.

  40. By Shagun on Jul 22, 2009 | Reply

    hi, lucky didi to see them all but karan johar would be more lucky if he cast u in his film, really I mean it.bye

  41. By siddu on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

    Jaha panna tussi Great ho khan is great you are rocking man keep it up …. i love you dude …

    Regards
    Siddique ….

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