No matter how much we praise Shah Rukh Khan, the compliments never seem to be enough. In his decades-long career, the Bollywood superstar has entertained his fans with various films. But even if you think you’re a die-hard SRK fan, chances are you’re not aware of his showbiz debut. No, it’s not the 1989 TV series Fauji. King Khan made his way into the entertainment world with an English language film where Annie gives it to them. The comedy drama featured Shah Rukh as a gay man. Writer-activist Arundhati Roy wrote the film’s script.
An old video with BTS scenes where Annie gives it to them is doing the rounds on social media. The clip opens with Shah Rukh Khan in a nightgown sitting on the floor talking to someone. Look:
DYK — #ShahRukhKhan he had a small role in Arundhati Roy’s National Award winning telefilm #WhereAnnieGivesItThoseOnes (1989)#SRK played a flamboyant guy and barely had 3-4 scenes. Even her voice sounded different to me. Do you agree?
I have compiled his clips in this video ????… pic.twitter.com/LVeSM7kQH8
– Mimansa Shekhar (@mimansashekhar) November 1, 2023
Directed by Arundhati Roy’s ex-husband Pradip Krishen. where Annie gives it to them revolves around idealistic student Anand Grover/Annie (Arjun Raina). Instead of focusing on his studies, he envisions utopian solutions to solve the problems India is facing. The film captures the life of a student in Delhi in the late 1970s. Arundhati Roy essays the character of Anand’s bohemian girlfriend in the film. Manoj Bajpayee, Rituraj Singh, Himani Shivpuri, Raghubir Yadav and Roshan Seth played supporting roles.
where Annie gives it to them won two national awards. Arundhati Roy was awarded the National Film Award for Best Screenplay, while Pradip Krishen received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.
Talking about Shah Rukh Khan, the superstar enjoyed a fantastic year 2023. He delivered back-to-back blockbusters like movies. Pathaan, Jawan and Dunk.
Last month, Shah Rukh appeared on the Huru India Rich List. According to the list, SRK’s wealth is estimated to be Rs 7,300 crore. The main contributors to his wealth are his Production House Red Chillies Entertainment and his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. Read the full story here.
