How Nana Patekar once helped Shah Rukh Khan get out of jail: ‘He was very sweet’

Shah Rukh Khan reminisced about his past encounter with Nana Patekar, recalling how the veteran actor helped him out of jail years ago. In his early career, Shah Rukh found himself behind bars after a confrontation with a journalist over a magazine report suggesting an affair with a co-star. At the time, Shah Rukh's wife Gauri Khan, who was only 22, was greatly distressed by the story, which led to Shah Rukh's confrontation with the journalist.

The situation escalated when Shah Rukh threatened a young man with a kukri gifted to him by his father-in-law, an army officer. Despite his inappropriate behavior, Shah Rukh was eventually arrested. While in police custody, he made a single phone call to the journalist who had reported him, instead of contacting his family or lawyer as he planned.

It was Nana Patekar, who had previously collaborated with Shah Rukh in the film "Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman," who came to his aid. On a weekend when Nana was presiding over an evening court hearing, Shah Rukh was released on bail. Nana Patekar, known for his straightforward nature and honesty, was deeply saddened by Shah Rukh's arrest, and the actor acknowledged the profound impact the incident had on his wife.