In a candid revelation, Zayed Khan has shared a surprising behind-the-scenes moment from Main Hoon Na that left him feeling “hurt.” Before being cast as the beloved character Lucky in Farah Khan’s directorial debut, Zayed was questioned by none other than Shah Rukh Khan himself with a blunt, almost dismissive question: “Can you act?”
Zayed, who recalled the incident during a chat on the YouTube show Couple of Things, admitted the question stung. He explained that when Shah Rukh asked him point-blank if he could act, it took him aback, making him question the superstar’s approach. “I felt really bad,” Zayed confessed, adding, “I wanted to ask him the same thing: ‘Can you act?’” Zayed noted that while he wasn’t being arrogant, the question hit a nerve, especially since he was being considered for a major role in one of Bollywood’s biggest films.
Though Shah Rukh’s chuckle after Zayed’s response seemed to ease the tension, Zayed’s initial reaction highlights the power dynamics and unspoken pressure actors face in Bollywood. Many fans are now wondering—did the King of Bollywood go too far by testing the young actor’s confidence in such a direct way? Could this be a glimpse into the harsh realities of how Bollywood legends assert their dominance?
With Main Hoon Na becoming an iconic hit, Zayed’s confession raises eyebrows about the tough conversations that take place behind closed doors in Bollywood. Was this an example of “tough love” from Shah Rukh, or did he inadvertently belittle an upcoming actor?