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1. Navjot Singh Sidhu, returning to IPL commentary after almost ten years, commended Shah Rukh Khan after KKR’s win.
2. Sidhu shared an anecdote from Abhishek Bachchan, portraying SRK as remarkably self-assured in the film industry.
3. The viral clip captured Sidhu’s admiration for SRK’s confidence and recounted a memorable encounter with the superstar.

Kolkata, March 24: Navjot Singh Sidhu, marking his return to IPL commentary after nearly a decade, showered praise on Shah Rukh Khan following Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 23.

Sidhu lauded SRK’s demeanor, citing an anecdote shared by Abhishek Bachchan, who described the Bollywood icon as the most self-assured individual in the film industry.

Sidhu’s commentary, wherein he extolled Shah Rukh Khan’s character, has since gone viral. In the clip, Sidhu can be heard discussing SRK from the commentary box as the actor stepped onto the field to greet his fans.

Recounting a conversation with SRK during the actor’s early days, Sidhu revealed that SRK once expressed his philosophy of competing solely with himself, a sentiment that resonated with Sidhu and foreshadowed SRK’s enduring success.

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Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 proved to be a remarkable year for the superstar. Making a comeback to the silver screen after a four-year hiatus since ‘Zero’ in 2018, SRK delivered blockbuster performances that shattered numerous box office records.

Starting the year with ‘Pathaan,’ the film amassed an impressive Rs 543.05 crore in India alone.

His subsequent release, ‘Jawan,’ surpassed the success of ‘Pathaan,’ raking in Rs 643.87 crore nationwide.

His latest appearance in Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Dunki’ further solidified his position as a powerhouse performer in Bollywood.