New Delhi: Actor Shaheer Sheikh, who recently starred in the Netflix movie Do Patti, revealed that he is called the “Shah Rukh Khan of Indonesia”. He opened up about this on a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show when the team of the film graced the show to promote Do Patti.
In the episode, Kapil Sharma asked if it’s true that he is called the ‘Shah Rukh Khan of Indonesia’. He first blushed and then admitted that it was true. Then, he revealed the story behind it. Delve into more details to know why is Shaheer called the ‘Shah Rukh Khan of Indonesia’.
Shaheer Sheikh is called ‘SRK of Indonesia’
Opening up about the back story, Shaheer Sheikh revealed on The Great Indian Kapil Show. He shared that Shah Rukh Khan is a huge star in Indonesia and for them “India is represented by Shah Rukh Khan”. So when he became popular in the country after doing a couple of movies and shows, they started to call him the “Shah Rukh Khan of Indonesia”.
Shaheer Sheikh’s connection with Indonesia?
Shaheer Sheikh is an Indian actor who made his acting debut with the TV show, Kya Mast Hai Life. He went on to feature in several shows including Jhansi Ki Rani, Best of Luck Nikki, Navya..Naye Dhadkan Naye Sawaal, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, and Mahabharat. He made his Indonesian TV debut as a host of the reality show, Panah Asmara Arjuna and The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia. He soon established himself as a popular Indonesian TV star. He also starred in Indonesian TV serials Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal and Roro Jonggrang. He also hosted Asia’s Got Talent.
Shaheer Sheikh’s work front
Meanwhile, Shaheer Sheikh’s performance in Kriti Sanon and Kajol starrer Do Patti has been receiving praise from the audience. In the film, he plays the role of Dhruv Sood, a rich brat who beats his wife. Helmed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the film is written by Kanika Dhillon.