Aryan Khan works 18-20 hours like Shah Rukh Khan; gets home-cooked meals on sets, reveals Manoj Pahwa

Veteran star Manoj Pahwa, who is playing a key role in Aryan Khan’s upcoming web series, opened up about working with Aryan and Shah Rukh Khan.

During his conversation with Hindi Rush, Manoj Pahwa praised Aryan, describing him as a young and hardworking individual without any starry airs. He shared that although the filming process for the series was lengthy, it was an enjoyable experience. Pahwa, however, chose not to reveal further details about the series, only noting that it was centred around the film industry.

When asked about the similarities between Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan, Manoj Pahwa noted that both share a similar working style. He added that Shah Rukh is known for working 18-20 hours a day when needed, and he observed that Aryan displays a comparable work ethic. Pahwa also spoke highly of Shah Rukh's ability to make those around him feel loved and respected, explaining that Shah Rukh's status as Khan Sahab is a result of his genuine respect and affection for everyone he interacts with.

Manoj Pahwa highlighted Shah Rukh Khan's respect and kindness towards his guests, noting that Shah Rukh makes everyone feel as though they have known him forever and even personally escorts them to the gate when they visit his office.

Pahwa remarked that Aryan Khan exhibits similar qualities, taking good care of everyone around him. He also shared that Shah Rukh visited the sets of Aryan's directorial debut, offering his expertise and support. Shah Rukh showed concern for the well-being of the crew and ensured they were well looked after by the production. The senior also revealed that during the filming of the climax, Shah Rukh even took some shots himself, contributing to the expansive scale of the scene with multiple units.

The 'Wanted' actor added that when he saw Aryan's food being delivered from Mannat, he expressed his desire to have the same, and Aryan arranged for it. Pahwa shared that he would tell Seema about eating food from Shah Rukh's house, which was prepared by his special chef. He fondly recalled enjoying dishes like Chicken Roll, appreciating the experience and the good feeling it brought.