Bollywood superstar SRK has sent his fans on a nostalgic trip, reuniting with his long-time co-star and friend Rani Mukerji for an Instagram reel that has gone viral. The heartfelt reunion took place as part of the promotions for Shah Rukh’s son, Aryan Khan’s, highly anticipated directorial debut web series, The Ba*ds of Bollywood.
The video, shared on Monday, features the iconic duo dancing to a romantic song from the new series, titled “Tu Pehli Tu Aakhri.” Dressed in casual outfits—Shah Rukh in a blue sweater and denim, and Rani in a white cropped shirt with grey denim—they recreated the effortless chemistry that has enchanted audiences for years. Sharing the video, Shah Rukh wrote a touching caption: “National Award….hum dono ki adhoori khwaish poori ho gayi…yay…congratulations Rani, you are a queen and love you always.”
A Double Celebration: National Awards and New Beginnings
The reunion was a dual celebration for the actors, who both recently won their first-ever National Awards. Rani Mukerji was honored with the Best Actress award for her powerful performance in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, while Shah Rukh Khan won the Best Actor award for his blockbuster film Jawan, an award he shared with Vikrant Massey for 12th Fail. The caption on Shah Rukh’s post directly references this monumental achievement, celebrating a dream that had long eluded them both.
This surprise reunion reminded fans of the beloved on-screen pair, who have delivered numerous hits together, from their first collaboration in “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” to “Chalte Chalte,” “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” “Paheli,” and “Veer Zaara.” The comment section was flooded with messages from fans calling them “Rahul and Tina in a parallel universe” and “On-screen King and Queen,” proving their timeless appeal.
About ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’
The song “Tu Pehli Tu Aakhri,” composed by Shashwat Sachdev and sung by Arijit Singh, has already been praised by Shah Rukh Khan. The series itself is a satire on the Bollywood film industry, offering a witty and self-aware look into its glamorous yet chaotic world. Written and directed by Aryan Khan, it is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and stars Lakshya and Sahher in the lead roles, alongside a stellar supporting cast that includes Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, and Raghav Juyal. The show is set to premiere on Netflix on September 18.