Shah Rukh Khan was Rahul Dev’s senior in school.
Actor Rahul Dev, in a recent interview, said that he’s not surprised at the impressive worldwide box office performance of Shah Rukh Khan’s film, Jawan.
Actor Rahul Dev, in a recent interview, said that he’s not surprised at the impressive worldwide box office performance of Shah Rukh Khan’s film, Jawan. His connection with SRK dates back to their school days at Delhi’s St. Columba’s School, where Rahul had the opportunity to witness Shah Rukh’s brilliance and determination. In an interview with Connect FM Canada, Rahul fondly recalled their school days and spoke of how SRK excelled in various fields during their time at school.
Speaking of Rahul Shah Rukh’s achievements at St. Columba’s, he said, “I know SRK since school. He used to be the wicket keeper and I was the fast bowler. He was my senior and that year he won the Sword Award also. I would compare the history and legacy of St. Columba’s to that of Eton in England. Our school had a very rich tradition. However, it no longer is the institution it used to be. But at that time Sword of Honour was given to a student who wasn’t just brilliant at academics but also would be inspirational for all his peers. Shah Rukh was that kind of a person in school. He was exceptional. I don’t find it surprising that SRK has become a superstar. There will be no Shah Rukh Khan in the next 1000 years. He took part in various activities in school. He was first in football, hockey, cricket and every game.”
Commenting on the success of Jawan, Rahul said that he’s not taken aback by his comeback. “I am not surprised by his massive comeback. It was long overdue. I would say, ‘Khan sahab ye bahut pehle kar lena chahiye tha.’ We are proud of him. He is part of the Columban heritage. I feel god gave him every talent and set him out to conquer the world,” he said.
