Shah Rukh Khan reveals how his signature ‘arms out’ pose was invented

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has revealed how his signature “arms out” pose was invented with the help of a notable choreographer. In his decades-long career, the “Dunki” actor has given multiple iconic performances, however, his signature “arms out’ pose remains permanent in almost all of his movies. Now, Shah Rukh Khan has given credit to senior Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan for the pose.

When asked about the pose during the 77th Locarno Film Festival, the “Raees” actor revealed that Saroj Khan told him to just stretch his arms out when he could not perform a specific dance step. According to Khan, Bollywood actors in the 90s were supposed to know how to ‘dip’ during dance performances. However, Khan could not perform the step and was left ashamed on set.

“Then I felt very ashamed of myself and all night I kept doing this.” Read more: Shah Rukh Khan confirms movie titled ‘King’ Khan recalled going to the shoot the very next day and telling choreographer Saroj Khan that he was ready to do the ‘dip’. However, Sarjo Khan told the Bollywood star to just stand and put his arms out instead of doing the ‘dip’.

The “Jawan” actor then tried the ‘arms out’ pose once again when he could not perform a dance step in another movie. “Then I made it scientific,” Shah Rukh Khan said, adding that he began telling people that they have to keep their right leg at a certain angle and pose a certain way. “I am only fooling you all.

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