Makarand Deshpande has always been an intense actor and recently opened up about the movie which he did with Shah Rukh Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Swades’. He recalled some behind-the-scenes incidents which made it very memorable for him in particular. Deshpande reflected on SRK’s humility, creative involvement, and the emotional warmth that defined their reunion after 13 years.
SRK’s grounded gesture: He drank chaas without hesitation
Deshpande reminisced while appearing on the Cyrus Says podcast when offered super star SRK a glass of buttermilk freshly fetched from a local village during the shooting of Yun Hi Chala Chal. SRK, despite being a star, would not refuse such an offering, and that was the moment when Deshpande truly believed to capture his down-to-earth nature. As said in the interview, SRK drank it “bina kisi jhijak ke,” without flinching or fuss.
Shah Rukh Khan took charge behind the scenes
During the filming of the road-trip song, Deshpande described how SRK took on multiple responsibilities—driving the caravan, coordinating with the crew via walkie-talkie, and even helping choreograph moments. Deshpande jokingly called himself the “brat” on set, enjoying the ride while SRK handled the logistics.He added that the idea for his hair movement during Kailash Kher’s alaap came directly from SRK, who was invested in even the smallest creative details.
A reunion after 13 years—and SRK remembered everything
As reported by Indian Express, Deshpande was surprised by how much SRK remembered about his theatre work and indie film ‘Danav,’ despite not being in touch for over a decade. The actor said it felt like three people from different worlds, him from theatre, SRK from superstardom, and Gowariker fresh off ‘Lagaan’ coming together in harmony.
SRK’s cameo for Deshpande’s indie film came with no price
Deshpande also shared that when he requested SRK to appear in a close-up for his indie film ‘Shahrukh Bola Khoobsurat Hai Tu,’ the actor did not charge a fee. Instead, SRK told him to send his cameraman and offered his own car and camera for the shoot.As said in the podcast, SRK told him, “You don’t need to spend money. Just send your cameraman, I’ll get the unit.”
