Sep 23, 2026 12:08pm IST
Nani And Shah Rukh Khan Have The Same Measurements, Jokes ‘The Paradise’ Star At Mumbai Press Meet
Nani had a quick answer when Raghav Juyal was asked about the similarities between the "The Paradise" star and Shah Rukh Khan at the film’s Mumbai press conference. Before Juyal could respond, Nani quipped, “Measurements,” sending the room into laughter.
Explaining the joke, Nani recalled his association with Yash Raj Films through "Aaha Kalyanam", the studio’s first South Indian production. The 2014 film, directed by A Gokul Krishna, starred Nani and Vaani Kapoor and was released in both Tamil and Telugu.
“When I went for the photoshoot, that's the first thing they told me, ‘Sir, your exact measurements are Shah Rukh Khan sir’,” Nani said. He then added, “I was like, okay, nice. No, but not exact payment. I wish it was an exact payment, but yeah.”
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Juyal, who is set to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in the upcoming "King", offered a different comparison.
“I think the way they treat everyone equally on sets. That is something which I saw in Nani Dada also and Shah Rukh sir also,” Juyal said. “They treat everyone equally on sets. They are very, very respectful on their sets. To everyone. To each and everyone. You know, whoever is working there, technicians, crew, everyone. Juniors.”
Juyal also pointed to what he sees as another common trait between the two actors: their calmness and patience.
“And the calmness they have. Patience, they have. I really like it when people have patience. I don't have it. I am a very impatient person,” he added.
Juyal is making his Telugu film debut with "The Paradise", in which he plays the antagonist opposite Nani. He will next be seen alongside Shah Rukh Khan in "King", directed by Siddharth Anand.
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