From Leonardo DiCaprio to Zayn Malik: Hollywood stars who are Shah Rukh Khan fans

Shah Rukh Khan is undoubtedly one of the most loved and popular actors we have in Bollywood. The superstar commands a huge fan following across the world. His films like, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘My Name is Khan’, ‘Swades’, and many others have earned rave reviews not only in India but overseas too. However, not just the foreign audience, even Hollywood stars are a big fan of King Khan.

Time and again stars like Leonardo Dicaprio, Hugh Jackman, Robert Pattinson, and others have spoken highly about Bollywood’s Baadshah and their love for the actor. Here we give you a rundown of Hollywood stars who are ultimate Shah Rukh Khan fans!

Leonardo DiCaprio and Shah Rukh Khan were to collaborate on a project with Martin Scorsese. The trio, along with legendary screenwriter Paul Schrader was on course for a project called ‘Xtreme City’. However, unfortunately, they did not go ahead with the project.

Talking about Shah Rukh Khan then, Leonardo had said he is happy to get a new project with Shah Rukh Khan. According to Leo, starring in a movie with SRK will make him more popular than he was then. The Hollywood star also found the title ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ pretty interesting.

Hugh Jackman was once asked by a journalist to name one Bollywood actor’s name who would be perfect to essay his role in ‘Wolverine’. Hugh replied by saying that maybe Shah Rukh Khan should play it.

Speaking highly about King Khan, Jackman was once quoted saying that he has done a lot of dancing and singing in his film and he had Shah Rukh Khan in mind while shooting it. Hugh also called SRK his mentor and added that he needed to take more dance lessons from him. Jackman also added that he has also done the signature SRK move, spreading his arms wide. According to Hugh, he would love to see Shah Rukh in the Indian version of the film.

Harry Porter aka Daniel Radcliff might be a household name all over the world but he himself is a huge fan of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The Hollywood star had also once revealed that he would love to work with King Khan in a Bollywood film.

Talking about his love for the Baadshah of Bollywood, Daniel reportedly said that he is a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan and would like to work in a Bollywood movie with him. According to Daniel, SRK is an epitome of style and class. The Hollywood star also went on to add that the best thing about movies made in India is the fact that they have songs. It makes the movies so much more engrossing. Radcliffe also added that Shah Rukh Khan is really famous in Britain and that he is really fond of him.

Shah Rukh Khan’s international fan following was on display recently after pop star Zayn Malik confessed his love for the Superstar.

The international heartthrob made headlines for making his girlfriend Gigi Hadid watch Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Devdas’. Reportedly, Zayn is a huge SRK fan and ‘Devdas’ happens to be one of his favourites.

Not only Hollywood actors but filmmakers too are in awe of Bollywood’s Baadshah and one of them is ace director James Cameron.

James Cameron was quoted saying that Shah Rukh Khan is a giant movie star and he is more than happy to sign a poster for him if he’ll sign a poster of ‘My Name is Khan’ for the filmmaker.

Hollywood stars have time and again graced Bollywood films with their presence. Actress Heather Graham was all over the news for reportedly refusing to be part of Aamir Khan starrer, ‘Dhoom 3’.

Talking about getting offers from Bollywood, Heather had said that she is overwhelmed with the kind of welcome from India. The actress stated that she had heard a lot about Shah Rukh but did not realise he was so popular. Talking about her interaction with the superstar, Heather said that they discussed a lot of things and she is eagerly waiting to see what can be worked out.

Like many others, Penelope Cruz, who is a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan, had also once expressed her desire to work with the Bollywood superstar.

Talking about SRK, the actress said that she likes Indian films and is a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan. Penelope also expressed her desire to work with the superstar. The Hollywood star added that she has the rights to a book and they are going to shoot the movie in India.

Hollywood star Robert Pattinson too had some very nice things to say about Bollywood films and especially about Shah Rukh Khan. The actor even admitted to watching SRK’s ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’.

Talking highly about King Khan, Robert said that he has watched ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. He believed that the movies made in India are high on emotional aspects. Robert added that as Shah Rukh Khan is the actor he knows, he is one he likes. The Hollywood actor also revealed that he would love to do an Indian movie.

Akon collaborated with Shah Rukh Khan in Anubhav Sinha's ‘Ra.One’. The song, ‘Chammak Challo’ featuring SRK and Kareena Kapoor Khan is still popular.

Akon was quoted saying that Shah Rukh Khan is an incredible and amazing guy. The hospitality that he received here could not match anybody. According to Akon, SRK is a sweet person with a great soul.

International music sensation Pitbull, who visited India for a cricket tournament, admitted being charmed by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

Talking about the Bollywood actor, Pitbull reportedly said that he got to learn a few Bollywood footsteps, thanks to Shah Rukh Khan. According to Pitbull, SRK is an amazing performer and is full of energy. Although there is nothing as of now, he added that he would definitely love to work with him in the future.