What Is the Connection Between SRK’s Debut and Chunky Panday’s Family?

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Key Takeaways
- Chunky Panday shares a unique link between his family and Shah Rukh Khan.
- Govinda reflects on memorable experiences in Bollywood.
- Family ties in the film industry influence careers.
- ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’ offers exclusive insights into Bollywood relationships.
- Medical professionals in Bollywood families play significant roles.
Mumbai, Oct 15 (NationPress) The friendship between Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Chunky Panday runs deep, extending to their families as well.
In a recent episode of the streaming chat show ‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’, actors Govinda and Chunky Panday shared a delightful array of stories, filled with nostalgia and laughter.
Chunky revealed an intriguing link between SRK’s debut and his family, stating, “Humare poore parivar mei koi actor bana nahi kabhi. (No one in our entire family ever became an actor) Haan mere uncle, mere mamaji jo they, he used to do character roles. (Yes, my uncle, my maternal uncle, used to do character roles) Unka naam tha, Colonel Raj Kapoor. (His name was Col. Raj Kapoor) Unhone Fauji serial banayi Shah Rukh Khan ke saath. (He made the Fauji serial with SRK)”.
During the episode, Govinda reminisced about one of his career highlights — shooting a song with British pop icon Samantha Fox. He recounted how a favor from Subir Mukherjee’s mother to his own mother paved the way for his appearance in the film, for which he accepted a fee of just a dozen bananas and a coconut.
He expressed, “Toh wo picture ka gaana aaya aur saamne dekha toh, Oh my God, Samantha Fox. (Then the song for the film came, and when I saw her in front of me, I thought, Oh my God, Samantha Fox)”.
In another segment, Chunky talked about his background in a family of medical professionals, shedding light on his mother’s ties to Hindi cinema.
He mentioned, “I am a son of two doctors. Mere Pitaji heart surgeon the, meri mummy doctor thnni aur meri mummy poore film industry ko jaanti thi. (My father was a heart surgeon, my mother a doctor, and she knew everyone in the film industry)”.
Chunky elaborated that his mother was not just any doctor but the trusted medical advisor for many Bollywood stars during her time.
‘Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle’ is available for streaming on Prime Video.