In 2000, Shah Rukh Khan embarked on his Tamil film journey alongside Kamal Haasan in the movie Hey Ram. This extensive historical drama was also produced concurrently in Hindi and had Shah Rukh Khan as its director. Despite their fame, these two stars have managed to preserve a close relationship over the years. However, there came a time when Kamal Haasan shared an intriguing insight about the charismatic Bollywood icon.
What was Shah Rukh Khan’s fee for Hey Ram?
Indeed, Shah Rukh Khan currently stands among the most financially successful actors within the entertainment industry. Yet, contrastingly, his Tamil film debut, “Hey Ram,” was released back in 2000, a time when things were quite different for him in the world of cinema.
Previously, during an interview with Colors Cineplex, Kamal Haasan disclosed the fee that Shah Rukh Khan received for portraying Amjad Ali Khan in the movie. This information left many stunned when Kamal shared it.
In many interviews, he expressed a desire to be involved in the movie. However, people often say such things to get along with one another. Yet, Shah Rukh Khan genuinely followed through on his words. Even when the budget exceeded expectations, he didn’t demand his payment.
Kamal Haasan felt SRK wasn’t really a businessman
Continuing the disclosure, Kamal Haasan pointed out an interesting fact: although many view Shah Rukh Khan as a businessperson, his actions suggest otherwise, especially when it comes to delaying payments for a film project.
Kamal pointed out that SRK was fully aware of the movie’s budget and took great pleasure in simply being a part of the project, with financial compensation or fees never entering his thoughts.
Did SRK charge anything for his film with Kamal Haasan?
Notably, instead of receiving monetary compensation, Shah Rukh Khan requested and received a unique type of payment for his role in Hey Ram – a watch as remuneration for his efforts.
The elderly actor commented, “I’ve been saying this all along… he responds, ‘Stay put.’ He made the movie for a watch.
More about Hey Ram
Apart from Shah Rukh Khan and Kamal Haasan, the film Hey Ram also featured actresses like Rani Mukerji, Hema Malini, and Vasundhara Das, as well as actors such as Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad, and Om Puri. Other notable stars also appeared in this movie.
Although the film didn’t achieve commercial triumph, it managed to secure a total of three National Awards and garnered acknowledgment following its showcase at multiple international film festivals.
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2025-06-26 07:52