In a moment of cinematic history, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared the stage with Hollywood icon Angelina Jolie at an international awards ceremony in 2000. The charming actor, known for his wit, presented the first-ever Best Actress award at the event held at London’s Millennium Dome. Hosted by Anupam Kher and Yukta Mookhey, this unforgettable night marked a rare and dazzling crossover between two of the world’s biggest film industries, creating a moment that fans still talk about today.In addition to Aishwarya winning the Best Actress trophy, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ took home the Best Film, Best Director, Best Dialogue, Best Choreography, Best Cinematography, and two other sound categories. Here’s a closer look at the epic moment.
Angelina Jolie and Shah Rukh Khan share a moment on stage
Angelina Jolie and Shah Rukh Khan entered the stage holding hands. “Good evening, once again,” Khan said as he took the dais. “This is really, really nice. And yes, more so now, because I’m in the company of Angelina.” Jolie blushed uncontrollably. Upon SRK’s prompting, she joined her hands together and uttered, “Namaste, India.”Shah Rukh announced the winner without any fuss, but Aishwarya was unable to attend. On her behalf, Bhansali accepted the award, but Shah Rukh, with his usual charm, called him back before he could leave the stage. Angelina burst out laughing when he said, “We have to make sure that Angelina knows this is not Aishwarya Rai.”
Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan’s movies
Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan have collaborated on movies like ‘Mohabbatein,’ ‘Josh,’ and ‘Devdas.’ In 2017, he also participated in a joint interview with Brad Pitt, Angelina’s ex-husband, where they talked about their respective careers.
Current projects of Shah Rukh Khan and Angelina Jolie
Currently, Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan are working together on the film ‘King,’ which will be their first on-screen collaboration. The movie has generated a lot of buzz already and is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2026. Additionally, SRK made his eagerly anticipated Met Gala debut earlier this year, dressed in an all-black Sabyasachi outfit. Angelina Jolie, meanwhile, never fails to captivate audiences with her stirring performances. She received recognition for her transformation while playing Maria Callas in the biopic ‘Maria.’ Jolie’s international star power was further cemented when she made a remarkable appearance at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of ‘Eddington.‘
