• Ananya Panday, a close friend of Shah Rukh Khan, reveals why he is admired by women.
• Ananya praises Khan’s authenticity, expressing his emotions freely and respectfully.
• Khan is set to appear in “King” alongside Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma.

Ananya Panday, who shares a close bond with Shah Rukh Khan, has often spoken about how he taught her and Shanya Kapoor sports, treating them like his own kids. In a recent interview, she revealed why he is the king, referencing a book she read titled “Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh: India’s Lonely Young Women and the Search for Intimacy and Independence”. The book presents data and statistics on how women admire him.

During her appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Ananya Panday was asked what she believed made Shah Rukh Khan so special. Ananya shared, “I read a book, though I can’t remember the name, but it talks about the statistics and the math behind why women love Shah Rukh Khan. The book explains why women adore him—although I can’t recall the exact title.”

She added that the book was outstanding for highlighting small details, such as the significantly larger number of dialogues female actresses have in his films compared to others.

The CTRL actress discussed Shah Rukh Khan’s unique appeal, noting that even in films like “Darr” and “Baazigar”, where he portrayed the ‘evil’ character, he never degraded the women he loved. Instead, he uplifted them, portraying them as strong and shining figures.

She attributed his specialness to his charisma, explaining that despite being the king, he makes everyone around him feel equally important.

Ananya praised Shah Rukh Khan’s authenticity, mentioning that he has always been real in his interviews and actions, never conforming to a formulaic approach. He has consistently spoken his mind, expressing his emotions freely, whether happy, angry, or emotional.

She also highlighted his respectful treatment of women, both in real life and in his films. The “Call Me Bae” actor emphasized how these small gestures made a significant impact, showing his emotional availability to women.

Ananya believed that Shah Rukh Khan’s positive treatment of mother figures and women in his life has contributed to a subconscious shift in how people perceive him.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Khan will next appear in “King” alongside Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma.

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