Patralekhaa recalls her first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan, credits the 'Jawan' actor for inspiring Rajkummar Rao to buy a house in Mumbai | Hindi Movie News - Times of India
Patralekhaa, known for 'CityLights' and 'Bose: Dead/Alive', recalled meeting Shah Rukh Khan, whose kindness inspired her and Rajkummar Rao to buy a Mumbai home. Shah Rukh’s upcoming film King stars his daughter Suhana. Patralekhaa is working on Gulkanda Tales and films like Phule and Wild Wild Punjab.
Patralekhaa, an actress active in Hindi films and web series, began her career with the 2014 drama 'CityLights'. She later appeared in the 2017 streaming miniseries 'Bose: Dead/Alive' and has acted in recent movies like 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' and 'Phule'.
In a recent interview, she shared memories of meeting Shah Rukh Khan for the first time and revealed how his encouragement motivated both her and her husband, Rajkummar Rao, to invest in a home in Mumbai.Fond Memories of Meeting Shah Rukh KhanDuring her conversation with Bollywood Bubbles, Patralekhaa shared her experience of meeting Shah Rukh Khan for the first time. She said, "Oh my God. Okay, this is the first time I met SRK, and I was blown away by his charm, by the aura, the enigma that surrounds him."
According to her, he lived up to all the stories she had heard—being kind, well-spoken, and respectful. Although her time with him was brief, she considers it one of her most cherished memories of meeting a superstar.
She also acknowledged that thanks to Shah Rukh Khan’s influence, she and Rajkummar Rao were inspired to buy a house.Shah Rukh Khan’s Upcoming Projects and Met Gala DebutShah Rukh Khan is set to appear in the film 'King', sharing the screen with his daughter Suhana Khan and actor Abhishek Bachchan.
There are also reports that he is negotiating with director Sukumar for a political action thriller connected to the 'Pushpa' series starring Allu Arjun. Recently, Shah Rukh made his first-ever appearance at the Met Gala 2025, where he wore a stunning outfit designed by Sabyasachi.Patralekhaa’s Exciting Future ProjectsMeanwhile, Patralekhaa will be seen in the upcoming TV series 'Gulkanda Tales', which is currently being filmed. Alongside this, she is collaborating once again with Rajkummar Rao on their second production venture following 'Toaster'. In addition to these projects, she is also part of the films 'Phule', 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack', and 'Wild Wild Punjab'.