Jul 1, 2024
By: Ayush Mehrotra
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At the Indian 2 trailer launch, Kamal Haasan revealed Shah Rukh Khan acted for free in Hey Ram — a 2000 film around the killing of Mahatma Gandhi. Kamal Hassan, who also directed and produced the film, called SRK a generous fan and talented actor for playing the role of Saket Ram’s friend without any monetary compensation.
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Shah Rukh Khan had a guest appearance in Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (Hindi version) as a TV interviewer, interviewing Nambi Narayanan (R Madhavan). Khan expressed his wish to be in the film and worked for free, he didn’t take any compensation for his caravans, costumes, and assistants.
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Krazzy 4 is known for its hit songs, one featuring Shah Rukh Khan in "Break Free" and another with Hrithik Roshan in "Krazzy 4 - Remix." As the film ran into budget constraints, King Khan chose to perform for free, according to Filmfare.
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Shah Rukh Khan made a memorable cameo in Brahmastra as Mohan Bhargav, an aeronautical scientist. Karan Johar revealed SRK didn't charge for his two-week shoot.
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Shah Rukh Khan also starred for free in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Karan Johar revealed they didn't have a "monetary contract" Kjo gifted Shahrukh some exclusive fashion accessories for playing Saba Khan’s ex-husband, Tahir.
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Shah Rukh Khan made a special appearance as Aditya Sharma, Banku's father and Anjali's (Juhi Chawla) husband, in the Bhoothnath franchise. For Bhoothnath Returns, the Bollywood superstar didn’t take any payment, according to Filmfare.
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According to Filmfare, Shah Rukh Khan also worked for free in Dulha Mil Gaya. He made a special appearance as Pawan Raj Gandhi, the boyfriend of Shimmer Canhai, played by Sushmita Sen.
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