Shah Rukh Khan is known as the King of romance. No one can romance heroines on celluloid the way he does. He’s had great chemistry with Kajol, Aishwarya, Madhuri, Rani and the list goes on... With filmmakers searching for new faces for their films, SRK has yet again being starred opposite a fresh face, Pakistani actresses- Mahira Khan in Raaes. Here's looking at other actresses who debuted opposite SRK.
Raaes - Mahira Khan
SRK's next biggie is Rahul Dholakia's Raaes in which Pakistani actress Mahira Khan will play his wife. Mahira became a household name this year with her Pakistani serial Humsafar that went on air in India. Makers say that they wanted a Muslim looking girl for this 80s drama and hence they wanted a fresh face opposite SRK. We’re waiting to watch this new pair!
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi - Anushka Sharma
Aditya Chopra launched a fresh face opposite SRK for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Anushka Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan won hearts in this simple love story. Later the two revived their magic in Yash Chopra's swan song, Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
Om Shanti Om - Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone had a dream debut opposite SRK in Farah Khan's OSO. The chemistry they cracked in their very first film together proved that this couple was going to become a hot favourite. Today SRK and Deepika are part of historical blockbusters like Chennai Express and Happy New Year.
Josh - Priya Gill
SRK in a full-on ruffian and tapori avatar was seen opposite a docile and naive Priya Gill in Josh. Even though the film is known for its action, one cannot forget the song, Apun Bola wherein SRK romances Priya in a hardcore tapoori andaz!
Pardes - Mahima Chaudhary
Subhash Ghai loved to launch new faces and hence he picked starlet Mahima Chaudhary opposite SRK for Pardes. The film was a blockbuster and the songs still remain top favourites. Though Mahima proved to be a one film wonder, the audience loved the pairing.
Baazigar - Shilpa Shetty
Though Baazigar is remembered for Kajol and SRK's chemistry, no one can forget that it also marked the debut of dusky beauty Shilpa Shetty. And we loved the innocent love we saw between them in the song, Kitabein Bahut Si.