Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Annu Kapoor questions Shah Rukh Khan's 'last superstar' claim
Shah Rukh Khan once said he is the last of the stars, meaning no one will achieve his level of fame.
Annu Kapoor, who worked with him in the movie Darr, disagrees.
He thinks the idea of a 'last superstar' is just a media story.
Annu also questions if Shah Rukh will still be famous in 2045, since even great stars like Amitabh Bachchan had very long careers.
Annu admits Shah Rukh is very successful but doesn't think anyone can stay famous forever.
He also mentioned he doesn't remember working with Shah Rukh in Darr and had only good things to say about him as a person.
Shah Rukh Khan claimed he is the last of the stars in a 2014 interview.
Annu Kapoor disagrees, stating the 'last superstar' narrative is media-driven.
Annu questions if Shah Rukh will remain relevant in 2045, comparing his career length to Amitabh Bachchan's.
Annu admits Shah Rukh is the second-richest actor in the world.
Annu does not remember working with Shah Rukh in Darr and had minimal interaction.
- Who
- Annu Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan
- What
- Debate over Shah Rukh Khan's claim of being the 'last superstar'
- When
- Shah Rukh Khan made the statement in 2014; Annu Kapoor's interview is recent
- Where
- India
- Why
- Annu Kapoor disagrees with the notion of a 'last superstar' and questions Shah Rukh Khan's long-term relevance
Shah Rukh Khan's Perspective
Annu Kapoor's Perspective
Last Superstar
Shah Rukh Khan's Perspective
Shah Rukh Khan believes he is the last of the stars, indicating no future actor will achieve his level of stardom.
Annu Kapoor's Perspective
Annu Kapoor disagrees, stating that the notion of a 'last superstar' is a media narrative and that no one can sustain such a long career like Amitabh Bachchan or Lata Mangeshkar.
Relevance Over Time
Shah Rukh Khan's Perspective
Shah Rukh Khan's statement implies his stardom is unparalleled and enduring.
Annu Kapoor's Perspective
Annu Kapoor questions if Shah Rukh Khan will remain relevant in 2045, suggesting it is unlikely.
- Shah Rukh Khan's Statement Year
- 2014
- Annu Kapoor's Interview
- Recent interview with Hindi Rush
- Shah Rukh Khan's Career Start
- 1992
- Amitabh Bachchan's Career Length
- 53 years
- Shah Rukh Khan's Career Length (as of 2024)
- 34 years
