Shah Rukh Khan Surprises John Abraham with Bike Gift After Pathaan’s Success Party
News Mania Desk/Agnibeena Ghosh/20th August 2024
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan once again demonstrated his generosity in a heartwarming gesture towards actor John Abraham. During a recent episode of comedian Zakir Khan’s talk show, Aapka Apna Zakir, John Abraham recounted a memorable incident from the success party of their film, Pathaan. The party, held to celebrate the blockbuster film’s success, took an unexpected turn when Shah Rukh Khan fulfilled John Abraham’s playful request for a motorcycle.
On the show, John Abraham shared the amusing anecdote. After Pathaan became a major hit, Shah Rukh Khan enthusiastically invited John to join the celebration. However, John, feeling exhausted, expressed his desire to stay home and sleep instead of attending the party. In a lighthearted exchange, Shah Rukh asked John what he wanted, to which John jokingly replied that he wished for a motorcycle. True to his word, Shah Rukh Khan gifted John a bike, leaving him both surprised and delighted.
John Abraham’s admiration for Shah Rukh Khan extends beyond this amusing incident. In a recent podcast appearance on Ranveer Allahbadia’s show, John praised SRK as “smart, intelligent, but also very caring and cute.” Their camaraderie during the filming of Pathaan, where John played the formidable antagonist Jim, was evidently strong and respectful.
The success of Pathaan was marked by impressive box office figures, and John Abraham celebrated by purchasing a sleek Suzuki Hayabusa, valued at approximately Rs 17 lakh. As an avid motorcycle enthusiast, John’s collection of bikes is well-known, and this recent addition was a fitting tribute to the film’s success.
This isn’t the first instance of Shah Rukh Khan gifting a bike to celebrate a film’s success. In 2013, following the success of Chennai Express, Shah Rukh Khan presented an Ed Hardy bike to director Rohit Shetty as a token of appreciation. This gesture further exemplifies Shah Rukh’s thoughtful nature and his penchant for celebrating achievements with memorable gifts.
However, not all of John Abraham’s recent ventures have been met with success. His latest film, Vedaa, has struggled at the box office, managing to earn just Rs 15.5 crore within the first five days of its release. Despite this, John’s previous experiences with Shah Rukh Khan and his ongoing enthusiasm for motorcycles continue to be highlights of his career.
In essence, Shah Rukh Khan’s thoughtful gift to John Abraham underscores the strong bond between the two actors and highlights Khan’s reputation for kindness and generosity. The incident not only reflects their camaraderie but also showcases Shah Rukh’s unique way of celebrating achievements and making memorable gestures.
