Shah Rukh Khan says Aryan Khan looked like Jackie Chan

 Shah Rukh Khan says Aryan Khan looked like Jackie Chan 

Speaking about his favorite actor Jackie Chan, Shah Rukh Khan stated that he thought his son Aryan Khan looked like the Drunken Master when he was born.

At the 77th Locarno Film Festival, superstar Shah Rukh Khan stole the show as he had an open discussion with the festival's artistic director, Giona A. Nazzaro, on his various projects and other facets of his career. Regarding his favorite actor, Jackie Chan, Shah Rukh mentioned how he thought his son Aryan Khan looked like the Drunken Master when he was born.

Shah Rukh on how Jackie Chan-like Aryan looks

"If I had to list my all-time favorite actors, Mr. Jackie Chan would be at the top," he remarked.

His athletic prowess, humor, and acting are all excellent. He still motivates me. I thought my first son, Aryan, looked like Jackie Chan when he was born. As you might know, newborns resemble (makes facial expression). He reminds me of Jackie Chan. I thought he looked a lot like Jackie Chan. Then, believing he would grow up to be Jackie Chan, I taught him taekwondo. I tell you what, I truly wanted him to be Jackie Chan.”

Regarding his encounter with Jackie Chan

Shah Rukh reminisced, saying, "I had the honor of meeting him in Saudi Arabia three or four years ago, many years later." He was exactly the kind and modest person I had anticipated. He added, “If he ever sees the interview, he promised to open a Chinese restaurant in partnership.” Shah Rukh also claimed that he paid a tribute to Jackie Chan via multiple references in his 2011 superhero film Ra.One because he's one of his favourite actors of all time, along with the likes of Michael J Fox, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro.

On August 10, Shah Rukh became the first Indian personality to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award, the Pardo alla Carriera or Career Leopard, at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival. He'll next be seen in King. Meanwhile, Aryan will soon make his directorial debut with the show, Stardom. Jackie Chan is currently filming Karate Kid.