Premium

Bharti Singh recalls breaking down when Shah Rukh Khan dressed up as Lalli: ‘I came from a poor family in Amritsar, and he just did what I asked’

Bharti Singh opened up about the time Shah Rukh Khan dressed up as her famous child character of 'Lalli' and why it made her emotional.

Bharti Singh spoke about Shah Rukh Khan and his humility. (Pic: Haarsh Limbachiyaa, SRK/Instagram)

Many actors have spoken about being overwhelmed by Shah Rukh Khan’s humility. Recently, comedian Bharti Singh recalled an emotional moment with the superstar when she requested him to dress up as her famous child character, Lalli, and he readily agreed. Overcome with emotion at his humility, Bharti broke down in tears while hugging him. In a recent interaction, she opened up about the incident and explained why it meant so much to her.

Speaking on The Thugesh Show, Bharti shared, “I was new in the industry, having just come from my village. I doubted whether Shah Rukh would actually perform as Lalli. I also didn’t know the level of grandeur— I hadn’t seen Mannat. So, I just asked him, ‘Sir, will you dress up as Lalli?’ And he immediately said, ‘Yes.’ When I handed him the wig, he even asked for my character’s full costume, which was a frock. When he dressed up, I couldn’t hold back my tears. I had come to Mumbai from a poor family in Amritsar, and here I was, asking Shah Rukh Khan for something—and he just did it. It was one of the golden days of my life. I am a huge fan of his.”

Jab Bharti Singh met SRK!! From laughter to tears of joy, Bharti Singh’s priceless moment with Shah Rukh Khan will melt your heart! ❤️✨@iamsrk @bharti_lalli @writerharsh #ShahRukhKhan #BhartiSingh #HaarshLimbachiyaa #KingKhan #SRK #King #KingofHearts pic.twitter.com/nSeeF8xkvJ

— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) February 2, 2025

Shah Rukh Khan had appeared as a guest on Comedy Nights Bachao, where Bharti Singh was a contestant. A video from the show, featuring SRK dressed as Lalli, resurfaced online, reminding fans of the heartwarming moment. In the clip, SRK jokingly says, “Pehle hi log jo hai samajhte nahi hai ki main macho hero hoon. Yeh dekhne ke baad thodi bohot jo rahi hogi woh bhi khatam ho jayegi (People already don’t think I am a macho hero. After watching this, whatever little impression was left will also be gone).” Bharti, visibly emotional, hugged SRK and started crying. In response, he gently said, “Thank you” and kissed her hands.

Also read | Shraddha Kapoor reveals dad Shakti Kapoor is the ‘life of the party’: ‘He commands a room when he enters’

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Mannu 🍇🍷 (@sh_editts)

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan delivered two back-to-back blockbusters, Pathaan and Jawan, in 2023. He is set to return to the big screen with King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film reportedly also stars Abhishek Bachchan and SRK’s daughter, Suhana Khan.

Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.