IIFA 2024 Pre-Event: Shah Rukh Khan’s Funny Take on How Bollywood’s Old and New Generations Show Respect to Him (Watch Video)

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is back in the hosting spotlight, and he’s bringing in the laughs already! SRK will be teaming up with filmmaker and friend Karan Johar to host the 2024 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards show in Abu Dhabi in September this year. At the IIFA Awards 2024 press conference in Mumbai on September 10, SRK made a hilarious observation about Bollywood’s generational dynamics. He joked, “Next generation paao parti hai, purani wali izzat bhi deti hai.” (The next generation touches the feet, while the older generation still gives respect.) SRK playfully pointed out how the new generation gives him respect and greets him warmly. Earlier, Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee, the new hosts of IIFA 2024, had joked with Karan Johar that their generation takes their own blessings by touching one's feet. In response, Shah Rukh’s witty comment highlighted the mutual admiration between Bollywood’s old and new stars, adding a fun twist to the upcoming awards show in the UAE. Shah Rukh Khan Jokes About Karan Johar’s Shift From Directing Films to Hosting More Chat Shows, Says ‘Picturein Bhi Toh Bana Mere Bhai’.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Take on How Old and New Bollywood Stars Show Him Respect

Shah Rukh Khan With Karan Johar at 2024 IIFA Pre-Event

Purani Generation Izzat Deti hai Toh.. 😂

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