Shah Rukh Khan’s recent triumph at the 71st National Film Awards, where he won Best Actor for his role in ‘Jawan’, highlights his enduring impact on Indian cinema. The actor, often referred to as the ‘King Khan’, has amassed numerous awards over the years, but the National Award held a special significance for him.
In 1997, the film ‘Yes Boss’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan was a major hit. The song ‘Chand Taare Tod Laun’ became immensely popular and continues to resonate with audiences. The makers of the film informed Javed Akhtar that the song would be picturized on an ambitious young actor. Akhtar, intrigued, expressed his interest in meeting the actor.
When asked about the song, Javed Akhtar shared that the lyrics were written keeping Shah Rukh Khan in mind. He was tasked with writing a song for an ambitious character eager to achieve greatness. Upon meeting Shah Rukh Khan, Akhtar immediately recognized his potential for stardom.
Akhtar recounted how he told the actor that he would become a superstar and achieve immense success. He then wrote the lyrics for the song ‘Chand Taare Tod Laun’ based on the impression he got from Shah Rukh Khan’s face.
‘Chand Taare Tod Laun’ remains a source of inspiration for Shah Rukh Khan. During a press conference at the success party of ‘Pathaan’, when asked about his motivation during difficult times, he revealed that he sings this song. It consistently motivates him and is his favorite.