Meeting Shah Rukh Khan was an emotional moment, says star-struck John Cena

New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan, known worldwide as a Bollywood superstar, has captivated audiences not only with his acting but also with his philanthropy and humble demeanour. Over his more than thirty-year career, SRK has become an inspiration to countless people globally. Recently, Hollywood actor and 16-time WWE champion John Cena expressed his deep admiration for the 'King Khan'.

During a Zoom video call with ANI, Cena, who will appear in Prime Video's upcoming film 'Jackpot', spoke about how Shah Rukh has inspired him personally. Cena admitted feeling "starstruck" and "emotional" when he had the chance to meet SRK in person.

"He (Shah Rukh) did a Ted Talk that found me at the right time in my life and his words were beyond inspirational to me. They helped orchestrate a change in my life. And since that change, I've been able to recognize all the jackpots that I've been given and been grateful and work hard to make sure I don't waste them," Cena said.

The recent meeting with SRK has surely left an everlasting impact on Cena as he recalled, "It was just such an emotional moment to be able to shake a person's hand that affects your life so drastically and tell them specifically what they did. He was amazing. He couldn't have been more empathetic and kind and sharing. It really was wonderful. It was wonderful. I was awestruck, starstruck. It was fantastic."

Just a day after attending a high-profile wedding in Mumbai, Cena shared a photo with Shah Rukh on his social media, expressing the positive impact SRK has had on his life. 

"A surreal 24 hours. So grateful for the Ambani family for their unmatched warmth and hospitality. An experience filled with so many unforgettable moments which allowed me to connect with countless new friends, including meeting @iamsrk and being able to tell him personally the positive effect he has had on my life," he wrote.

This isn't the first time Cena has publicly shown his admiration for SRK; earlier this year, a video of Cena singing a song from Shah Rukh's film 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai' went viral, drawing a response from the Bollywood star himself.

Reacting to the clip, Shah Rukh wrote, "Thank you both... Love it and love you @JohnCena. I'm gonna send you my latest songs and I want a duet from the two of you (John Cena and Gurv Sihra) again!!! Ha ha."

Cena's ongoing admiration for SRK underscores Shah Rukh Khan's universal fandom and his enduring star power across the globe.

Agencies