Renowned celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani recently shared insights into his working relationship with Shah Rukh Khan, praising the superstar for being not only a “director’s actor” but also a “photographer’s model.” Reflecting on the early days of Shah Rukh’s career, Dabboo recounted how the actor, then a newcomer, would actively seek guidance on posing during photoshoots. In one memorable instance, he recalled Shah Rukh’s unquestioning dedication when asked to wade into a lake for a shot.
In a conversation with Vishal Malhotra on his YouTube channel, Dabboo reminisced, “When I shot Shah Rukh for the first time in Film City, he was still new to the industry. He asked, ‘How do I pose? I am not good at it.’ At first, I thought he was joking with me.
Then I explained the poses, and he responded, ‘Nahi nahi, tu karke dikha (No, no, you show me). I’ll copy that.’ I initially thought he was kidding, but he was completely serious.
By that time, he had already done a couple of films and literally copied the poses I demonstrated for him.” However, Dabboo was quick to clarify that despite this, he wasn’t responsible for Shah Rukh’s iconic pose. Dabboo also highlighted Shah Rukh’s willingness to immerse himself in the photographer’s vision, showcasing the actor’s dedication and humility.
He shared, “Shah Rukh is genuinely curious about what is going on in the director’s and photographer’s minds and aims to embody that vision. During one.
