Ahsaas Channa on being 'intimidated' by SRK on 'KANK' sets, reveals details on Gopal Dutt's show
Mumbai, August 13
Actor Ahsaas Channa has recalled her experience of working with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as a six-year-old in Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' 20 years ago.
She admitted that she was "very intimidated and nervous" when she first met the superstar.
Ahsaas opened up about her early years in the entertainment industry on the latest episode of actor, writer and comedian Gopal Datt's weekly show 'Pehla Pehla'.
The actress spoke about starting her career as a child artiste, working alongside some of the biggest names in Bollywood and eventually finding her space in the digital entertainment industry.
Recalling her first meeting with Shah Rukh on the sets of 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', Ahsaas said, "I was very nervous because I had to meet Shah Rukh Khan. For a six-year-old to be a part of a film with such big actors, I was very intimidated and nervous. I remember, the first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan was that I had made him a handwritten card."
For the uninitiated, Ahsaas was only six when she worked on the film, which featured Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in key roles.
Talking about her time on the sets, she recalled being pampered by the entire team and said that the experience was a happy one.
"Throughout the shootI was pampered a lot. Bahut achhe se, I was very comfortable, I was very happy. Everyone treated me very well. And for the first time, it was on this set that I received applause after a shot, which Shah Rukh Khan himself started. It was a very happy film and I had a lot of fun," she said.
Despite having shared screen space with Shah Rukh at such a young age, Ahsaas revealed that she has not met the superstar since then, and also expressed her desire to work with him again.
"No, I have never been able to meet him. I never got the opportunity. I really, really want to work with him," she said.
Ahsaas also reflected on how her career took an unexpected turn after she took a break from acting around her Class 10 board examinations. At the time, she had planned to return to the industry and explore films, but the rapid rise of digital entertainment changed the course of her career.
"I had thought that after taking a break, I would try for films. I hadn't imagined anything like this. Then digital happened on its own," she said.
For the uninitiated, Ahsaas began her acting journey as a child artiste and went on to appear in films and television projects before making a strong mark in the OTT and digital space.
Her performances in projects such as 'Girls Hostel', 'Kota Factory' and 'Hostel Daze' helped her connect with a younger audience.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Can you imagine being 6 years old and acting with the King of Bollywood? I would've been terrified too! But SRK being the gentleman he is, started the applause for her. That's why he's the Baadshah 👑
Her transformation from a cute child artist in KANK to the fierce character in Kota Factory is commendable. OTT really gave deserving actors like her a platform. Bollywood should take note!
Honestly, it's refreshing to hear child actors talk positively about their experiences. Usually we hear horror stories, but she seems genuinely happy about the pampering and the applause. Also, the fact that she hasn't met SRK since is a bit surprising, but that's showbiz for you.
It's interesting to see how the digital space has changed the career trajectories of so many actors. Ahsaas is a prime example of how talent + adaptability = success. Also, her story about the handwritten card is quite heartwarming.
I love how genuine she sounds. The way she describes being pampered on set reminds me of the classic Bollywood family vibe. And her journey from KANK to Kota Factory shows how versatile she is. Would love to see her in more films too!
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