Long before he was crowned the “King of Bollywood,” Shah Rukh Khan was a passionate theatre enthusiast chasing his dreams with a small group of fellow artists. Recently, veteran actor and close friend Amar Talwar gave fans a rare peek into those formative years.
Talwar posted a series of unseen black-and-white photos on his official Instagram account, capturing a young Shah Rukh Khan during a train journey from Delhi to Kolkata—taken over 35 years ago. The images exude the raw energy and innocence of an aspiring actor at the beginning of an extraordinary career.
In one shot, SRK is seen leaning on a train door, full of youthful curiosity. Other frames show him holding a camera, laughing with friends, or simply soaking in the passing scenery. A particularly moving picture features the entire group resting at a train station, relishing the camaraderie of the moment.
“More from that train ride 35 years ago…Delhi to Kolkata…Divya and Dipika and Shahrukh and Sanjoy and Deepak and Rituraj and Benny and Mohit, and I behind the camera, and where the hell was Barry,” Talwar captioned the nostalgic post.
The heartfelt post has deeply touched fans, who flooded the comments with emotional reactions. One wrote, “From here to the TOP. What a journey it must have been,” while another added, “Inspiration. Thank you for sharing these moments, sir.”
The images serve as a powerful reminder of SRK’s modest beginnings and the friendships that supported his rise. Known for his role in Doordarshan’s Shanti and for appearing alongside Shah Rukh in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Amar Talwar’s gesture has given fans a cherished glimpse into the roots of a superstar’s journey.
