Tumbbad’ star Sohum Shah shares SRK inspired him
Tumbbad’ star Sohum Shah shares SRK inspired him
Sohum Shah’s folk horror masterpiece ‘Tumbbad’ has staged a big comeback to the big screen. It has received immense love from audiences. As the
actor-producer basks in its success, he recounted on his journey to stardom.
The actor-producer recalled that Sohum Shah Rukh Khan inspired him to believe that even outsiders can can get a break in Bollywood and carve a name and niche for themselves.
Over an interview with Sohum shared that even as he’s eager to explore new ventures, SRK has been his key inspiration for entering the film industry. He mentioned that if King Khan hadn’t made the leap to Bollywood years ago, it would’ve been harder for people from various cities to realize that they too could emerge as stars in the industry.
The Tumbbad actor He emphasized that outsiders would not have felt welcomed or able to participate in the film scene.
He further mentioned that from a young age, he developed a belief that he could also succeed in the industry because of Shah Rukh Khan’s journey. Coming from Delhi as an outsider, Khan established himself, inspiring others like him to believe they could also pursue their dreams in Bollywood.
Sohum also recounted that Shah Rukh Khan expressed his appreciation for the Tumbbad trailer, even tweeting about it back in 2018. Recalling his encounter with his idol, Shah described Khan as akin to a deity, emphasizing how much he admires him. He reminisced about his eagerness to watch interviews featuring the King Khan of Bollywood and went on to express that receiving praise from such a legendary figure felt like a “dream come true.”
In exciting news, Sohum Shah has officially announced Tumbbad 2 by sharing a teaser of the upcoming film on social media.
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