New Delhi: Mumbai witnessed the charismatic presence of Shah Rukh Khan ‘Jawan’ success press conference. However, the film’s leading lady, Nayanthara, was notably absent from the event.
Shah Rukh Khan graciously explained her absence and didn’t disappoint his fans during the press conference. He shared that Nayanthara couldn’t join the event because she was in Chennai celebrating her mother’s birthday. In a touching gesture, Shah Rukh decided to bridge the distance and sang a heartfelt rendition of “Happy Birthday” to Nayanthara’s mother, sending his wishes “from here to Chennai.”
Nayanthara is not here because it’s her mother’s birthday#Jawan #JawanPressEvent pic.twitter.com/t8b5LKYHsm
— Aryan (@tumhidekhonaa) September 15, 2023
Earlier in the day, Nayanthara took to Instagram to share her birthday wishes for her beloved mother. She posted a heartwarming Instagram Story featuring her mother and expressed her love and birthday greetings.
During the press conference, Shah Rukh Khan credited the powerful chemistry between him and Nayanthara to Atlee’s feminist writing. He emphasized the significance of well-crafted characters and how they shape the dynamics between actors on screen. Shah Rukh elaborated on Nayanthara’s character, Narmada, in ‘Jawan,’ highlighting the strength and determination it portrays. In the film, Narmada refuses her boyfriend’s request to abort their child, ultimately choosing to raise her daughter independently. Shah Rukh commended the writers for their respectful portrayal of women.
About ‘Jawan’
‘Jawan’ boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Sunil Grover, and Sanjay Dutt. Produced by Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the film features a musical score by the talented Anirudh Ravichander. ‘Jawan’ is not confined to one language; it is captivating audiences in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi worldwide.
The film’s box office performance has been nothing short of phenomenal. ‘Jawan’ is on the cusp of crossing the coveted ₹700 crore mark globally and is rapidly approaching the ₹400 crore milestone at the Indian box office.
