Shah Rukh Khan reveals why he won't act in Hollywood: 'Don't look nicer than Tom Cruise, can't dance like John Travolta'

Shah Rukh Khan is a name that transcends boundaries and borders. He is a global sensation and fans have been wanting to know when he’ll act in a Hollywood film. In a recent statement, he said he wouldn’t since he isn’t nicer looking than Tom Cruise or as good a dancer as John Travolta.

When SRK said no to Hollywood

Back in 2009, Danny Boyle’s film Slumdog Millionaire won eight Oscars, including Best Film and two Oscars for music composer and singer A.R. Rahman. Anil Kapoor, who played a crucial part in the film, also attended the ceremony. But not many people know Boyle’s first choice for the part was the Jawan star Shah Rukh Khan.

Back in 2010, in an interview,  Shah Rukh Khan  said, “Danny and I are good friends, and we even collaborated on a project. I was initially interested in the film due to its intriguing theme. However, I declined the role because the character of the host seemed somewhat deceptive.”

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Anil Kapoor  became a part of history when the Indian cast-led Slumdog Millionaire swept the Oscars in 2009 but the actor remembers the eve of the ceremony for being scolded by his wife. Directed by Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire received 10 nominations at the 81st Academy Awards, out of which the film took home eight trophies. Anil Kapoor played the role of a slimy game show host in the movie.

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham’s Pathaan was a massive blockbuster at the box-office and did more than Rs 500 crore at the box-office. Yash Raj Films is gearing up for a sequel and as per reports, the production house is likely to spend additional Rs 75 crore for the sequel.