Shah Rukh Khan didn’t name any of his co-stars; instead, he admires someone much older than him. Scroll down to read about his favourite actress. Published: March 23, 2025 9:12 AM IST By Shah Rukh Khan is not just an actor but an emotion for millions of people.
He is not only adored and loved by his fans in India but also across the world. While Shah Rukh Khan continues to dominate the industry and remains everyone’s favorite, who is his favorite? One might assume it to be Kajol or Deepika Padukone, but the answer will leave you shocked. SRK’s favorite actress is not from this generation but from the 1950s.
Yes, the actress we are talking about made her debut at the age of 11 and soon became a Bollywood superstar. Not only that, but she also made people go gaga over her beauty and her exceptional performances. She is known for films such as Mahabharat (1965), Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), and Dahej (1950).
Shah Rukh Khan’s favorite actress is none other than Mumtaz Begum. During the chat show Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai, hosted by Anupam Kher, SRK was asked about the actress he adores the most. He didn’t name any of his co-stars; instead, he admires someone much older than him.
With a slight blush on his face, SRK said, “Meri all-time favorite hai Mumtaz ji. Mujhe bohot khubsurat lagti hain.” (My all-time favorite is Mumtaz ji.
I find her very beautiful). Mumtaz was born to her Iranian parents, Shadi Habib Agha and Abdul Saleem Askari. Just a year after Mumtaz’s birth,.