Shah Rukh Khan, the king of Bollywood, has expressed his desire to sing a duet with John Cena, the popular WWE wrestler and actor, after watching a viral video of him singing one of his songs. The video, which was shared by Gurv Sihra of the wrestling tag team The Bollywood Boyz, showed Cena learning and singing the song ‘Bholi Si Surat’ from Shah Rukh Khan’s 1997 film ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’. The song, originally sung by Udit Narayan and Lata Mangeshkar, is a romantic number that features Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor.

Thank u both…. Love it and love u @JohnCena , I’m gonna send u my latest songs and I want a duet from the two of u again!!! Ha ha https://t.co/sM7gQTKtAS

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 25, 2024

How did the video go viral?

The video, which was posted on X on February 17, 2024, quickly caught the attention of the fans of both Shah Rukh Khan and John Cena. In the video, Gurv Sihra introduced Cena as a “pretty big Shah Rukh Khan fan” and said that he was going to teach him a song. Cena, who is known for his catchphrase “You can’t see me”, said that he was always open to learning new things and that he was going to try his best to learn the song. He then repeated the lines of the song after Gurv Sihra, while lifting weights in the gym.

The video ended with Cena saying “Thank you, Shah Rukh Khan” and Gurv Sihra saying “This is for you, Mr. Shah Rukh Khan”. The video was captioned “Lifting weights and singing Shah Rukh Khan songs” and tagged Shah Rukh Khan, John Cena, WWE India and SRK Universe, a fan club of the actor.

The video received over 1.5 million views and thousands of comments and likes on X. Many fans praised Cena for his effort and expressed their admiration for both him and Shah Rukh Khan. Some fans also suggested that Cena should star in a Bollywood film with Shah Rukh Khan or make a guest appearance in his upcoming project. Some fans also joked that Cena was auditioning for a role in ‘Dil To Pagal Hai 2’ or that he was preparing for a musical showdown with Shah Rukh Khan.

What did Shah Rukh Khan say?

Shah Rukh Khan, who is one of the most followed celebrities on X with over 45 million followers, finally reacted to the video on February 25, 2024. He retweeted the video and wrote a sweet and witty message for Cena and Gurv Sihra. He thanked them for their love and said that he was going to send them his latest songs and that he wanted a duet from them again. He also added a laughing emoji at the end of his tweet. His tweet read:

“Thank u both…. Love it and love u @JohnCena , I’m gonna send u my latest songs and I want a duet from the two of u again!!! Ha ha .”

Shah Rukh Khan’s tweet received over 300,000 likes and 40,000 retweets within a few hours. Many fans expressed their excitement and happiness over his response and said that they were looking forward to hearing his latest songs and seeing his duet with Cena. Some fans also requested him to share more details about his next film and asked him to collaborate with Cena in the future.

Why is this news important?

The news of Shah Rukh Khan and John Cena’s musical bond is important for several reasons. First, it shows the popularity and influence of Shah Rukh Khan, who is widely regarded as one of the biggest stars in the world. His songs and films have a global appeal and fan following, and he has inspired many people from different backgrounds and cultures. John Cena, who is also a huge star in his own right, is one of the many admirers of Shah Rukh Khan and his work. His video of singing ‘Bholi Si Surat’ is a testament to the power and charm of Shah Rukh Khan and Bollywood.

Second, it shows the friendship and respect between Shah Rukh Khan and John Cena, who are both icons in their respective fields. They have both achieved success and fame through their hard work and talent, and they have both faced challenges and criticisms in their careers. They have also both shown their versatility and creativity by exploring different genres and mediums, such as wrestling, acting, singing, producing, hosting and philanthropy. They have both expressed their admiration and support for each other on several occasions, and they have both shown their humility and generosity by interacting with their fans and appreciating their love.

Third, it shows the potential for collaboration and crossover between Bollywood and Hollywood, which are two of the biggest and most influential film industries in the world. Bollywood and Hollywood have both produced many memorable films and stars, and they have both attracted audiences from different countries and regions.

However, they have also faced some barriers and stereotypes that have limited their exposure and recognition in some markets. By bridging the gap between Bollywood and Hollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and John Cena can create more opportunities and awareness for both the industries and the artists, and they can also entertain and inspire more people with their talents and personalities.