
The Don actor had said, "As gracious, humble and sweet as he is, he said, 'Why are you doing it, sir? You are such a big star yourself'. I'm very happy that Rajini sir is happy with the song and the family is happy."Īt first, Rajinikanth had asked Shah Rukh Khan why he wanted to pay a tribute to him when he himself enjoys a huge fan following. He said, 'It's really nice that you have done this song'. He said it's very good, very naughty, very sweet. SRK obliged and made it a part of the song.ĭuring the launch of the song, Shah Rukh Khan had said, "He (Rajinikanth) called me three days back and he saw the video on YouTube. She had asked Shah Rukh to add the word 'Thalaivaa' so that the song feels complete.

However, Soundarya had a little suggestion. The special song features SRK and Deepika Padukone shaking a leg.Īfter filming the song, SRK had shared the video with Rajinikanth, who gave it an overwhelming review. Shah Rukh Khan spoke to Rajinikanth and his daughter, Soundarya, and sought permission. I found it very apt for Rajini sir and wanted to be a part of it as a fan of one of the greatest actors we have." Speaking to the media during the promotions of Chennai Express, Shah Rukh had said, "Who isn't a fan of 'The Rajinikanth'? I had met Honey Singh and Bhushan Kumar five days back and heard the song, which is titled Thalaivar Tribute. Composed and sung by Yo Yo Honey Singh, the song played during the end credits of Chennai Express. Lungi Dance is popularly known as Thalaiva tribute and is a special track in honour of Rajinikanth. Director Rohit Shetty and Team Chennai Express got together and decided to pay a tribute to the Superstar with a funky and quirky song titled Lungi Dance. And when he was doing a film titled Chennai Express, it was natural for him to dedicate something to Rajinikanth. SRK is a self-proclaimed fan of Superstar Rajinikanth. On his birthday, let take a look at how Shah Rukh Khan paid tribute to Rajinikanth during the release of Chennai Express in 2013. He will be enjoying the day with his lovely family.

He breathed a sigh of relief as his son Aryan Khan was let out on bail in the Mumbai cruise drugs case. Shah Rukh Khan is celebrating his 56th birthday today, November 2. Shah Rukh Khan paid to tribute to Rajinikanth in his film, Chennai Express.
