What it's like to be an employee under Shah Rukh Khan

At some point in our life, we’ve all wondered what it would be like to work for none other than Bollywood Badshaah Shah Rukh Khan, haven’t we?

For die-hard fans, who swear by every SRK movie, no matter how disappointing it is (Yep, even Dilwale)- there’s nothing better than the thought of working under the man.

But, the question on everyone’s mind is thus- is SRK the employer the same as SRK the actor?

Lucky for us, we don’t have to keep wondering much longer. Responding to a Quora question about how SRK is like off-screen in real life and how it is like to work with him, an ex-employee who worked with him for a year wrote down some some unknown facts about the superstar- giving us a much needed peek into how SRK works.

Here are the eight facts we learnt about Shah Rukh Khan-‘

1. He’s almost always late for everything

“No matter what time he starts the day, he’s always exactly 2 hours late for everything. But in his defense, it’s not usually because he was resting in his van or woke up late. He is constantly working, hopping from one commitment to another. A 24 hour long day isn’t enough for the amount of work he gets done in a day.”

2. SRK is a complete gentleman to everyone around

“He’s a gentleman. He’s a superstar of the highest order & this is the 21st Century, but he would still always open the door for an average female employee like me & let me pass first.”



3. He loves his fans as much as his fans love him

"He never misses a chance to garner love from his fans. Every morning when he leaves in his car, he knows a few fans will be waiting outside the gates. But he never pulls up the blinds to hide away from them. He makes sure to smile & wave back. It’s a stark contrast from other stars who hide away behind blackened car windows & maintain discretion to avoid fans outside their homes.”

4. SRK has a separate team entrusted with charity work

“He has a special department for charities. This small department handles all his charitable work & make sure there is no delay/problem while providing any goods/payments promised under SRK’s name. They also frequently comb through his Twitter mentions to check for anyone reaching out for help. Also, this team doesn’t have a PR/MR manager & thus their activities are hardly ever revealed to the media.”

5. SRK is always working

"He’s a hard worker. He is not in India for the most part of the year, much less Mumbai, but he was always awake & around no matter what time I reported for work. IDK if he ever even sleeps or not. We changed our shifts to accompany him, but he was always there. Not to forget, he is always abreast in every major decision making of his businesses.”



6. He is still as humble

“He’s very humble. I once accidentally ran my pen over his jacket worth 11-freaking-lacs! His assistant was ready to rip my throat open, but he said it’s okay. He gave me side hug from one arm, ruffled my hair, & asked me to be more careful in the future.”

7. SRK could’ve been a stand-up comedian if he wasn’t an actor

“He’s way wittier in real life. Since he doesn’t have to worry about offending anyone when cameras aren’t around, he’s very very funny. And he has a very sarcastic & witty sense of humor. Like Chandler but with oodles of charm. I remember thinking he could have been a crazy successful stand-up comedian if he wasn’t an actor.”

8. Last, but not the least, he is the best boss ever

"So, this is how I can best describe SRK is after a year of working with him. I have lost count of the number of times we were pampered with expensive gifts & treats, & the number of employees he & his team help regularly. He’s the best boss I’ve ever had or ever will have."


You can read the full Quora post here.