When Shah Rukh Khan gave candid advice to Euphoria frontman Palash Sen’s son, Kinshuk for role in DDLJ musical: ‘Tu bass yeh karta reh’

Kinshuk Sen, whose father Palash Sen leads the Delhi band Euphoria, decided not to pursue a career in entertainment after observing the challenges his father faced. Despite being raised around his father’s music, Kinshuk chose to study cognitive science at UCLA, inspired by his mother’s career path.Kinshuk Sen’s transition from research to actingAfter graduating in 2017, Kinshuk took a full-time research position in Los Angeles, yet the music from his early years continued to inspire him. Surrounded by Hollywood’s allure, he felt drawn to pursue his passion for performing and began auditioning. Following roles in several films, he eventually landed on stage in Aditya Chopra’s Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical.Kinshuk Sen stars in the stage adaptation of DDLJKinshuk played the role of Kuljeet in the stage version of the popular 1995 film ‘Dilwale Le Jayenge,’ originally starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The musical debuted in San Diego in 2022 and had its UK premiere earlier this year at the Manchester Opera House.How opportunities found Kinshuk Sen unexpectedlyDuring a Zoom interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kinshuk explained how opportunities came to him unexpectedly, even when he wasn’t pursuing them directly. Reflecting on his journey, he said that it was always his dream to be on stage, but he had suppressed it because of fear. Not anymore.Kinshuk Sen shares his audition experienceWhen asked how he auditioned for the role, the actor revealed that he received an email from his manager requesting him to audition. Upon realizing that Aditya Chopra and Vishal-Shekhar were involved, he was stunned. Most of the cast had already been selected, and he was among the last few to join, having not yet met Aditya Chopra or Vishal-Shekhar. He sent in around four or five tapes. One unforgettable day, while his mom and sister were visiting to buy an outfit for the premiere of his film ‘In a Silent Way’ (2020), they went shopping when suddenly his manager informed him that he had landed the part. They all sat on the couch for about five minutes, unable to believe the news.Kinshuk Sen describes Shah Rukh Khan’s surprise visitDuring the same conversation, the actor recalled a brief encounter with Shah Rukh Khan when the superstar unexpectedly entered the rehearsal room of a song in London. He shared that Khan’s surprise visit left everyone in shock since no one had been informed. They performed a track for him, ending with the actor standing at the center. Shah Rukh complimented the group and mentioned that he had also started with musicals but couldn’t sing then or now. He revealed that another singer, Palash Sen, used to sing for him at that time. The actor described feeling goosebumps and serendipity during the moment. When he hugged and thanked Shah Rukh, the superstar said he hadn’t had the chance to meet his father in a long time but held fond memories. He encouraged him by saying, “Tu bas yeh karta reh [just keep at it].”Kinshuk Sen’s Hollywood debut and recent workKinshuk made his Hollywood debut with the film ‘In A Silent Way,’ portraying Anderson, a young jazz pianist from Los Angeles. Following this, he appeared in ‘Güzel Kiz,’ a musical short film that was directed by his father, Palash Sen.