Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi made a notable entry into Bollywood last year with the Prime Video series Farzi, followed by Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan. His last Bollywood release was Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and directed by Sriram Raghavan. Vijay’s experience with Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan was special. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, he talked about the praise SRK gave him but mentioned he’s no longer interested in playing villain roles.
Speaking of his bond with Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi said, “I learn something from everyone. What I learned from Shah Rukh Khan is that his energy levels never go down. One day, during the shoot, he was unwell but you just can’t figure it out unless he tells you. That’s an amazing quality he has. He shared a lot of things about me which I felt very happy about. Even what Rajinikanth and Vijay have said about me makes me really happy. I felt happy that they noticed so many aspects about me and my performances.” Vijay, who played the villain in Jawan, said he no longer wants such roles because they create competition with the lead star. He prefers to do romantic films instead.
Earlier, recalling his first meeting with Shah Rukh, the Farzi actor has said, “I met SRK in Melbourne. I was looking for the chair that mentioned my name and I found mine next to Shah Rukh. He complimented me and I was shocked! At the after-party, he told me that what I said about you was true. SRK treats people equally. I believe actors should treat people equally and the way Shah Rukh treats people is the most lovable trait.”
During a chat with India Today, Vijay had once opened up about shooting with SRK for the first time. “I was nervous on the first day of the shoot, but SRK took care of me like a kid. I was very nervous on day 1, and it was good that my first day of shooting was not with him. But I had a good time. I loved working with SRK,” he had added.
