{
  "id": 13440455,
  "title": "‘Crack jokes at my expense’: Maniesh Paul recalls how Shah Rukh Khan put him at ease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/crack-jokes-at-my-expense-maniesh-paul-recalls-how-shah-rukh-khan-put",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:39:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/maniesh-paul-shah-rukh-khan-salman-khan-karan-johar-co-hosting-experience-10915905/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maniesh Paul, a well-known television host and comedian, has shared his experiences working alongside Bollywood superstars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Karan Johar. In an interview with Zoom TV, Paul recounted the generous and supportive nature of these industry giants, who made him feel comfortable and encouraged him to engage in playful banter.\n\nRecalling a Mumbai Police show, Paul spoke of Shah Rukh Khan's warm welcome and his encouragement to crack jokes at the superstar's expense. The actor noted that despite their immense star power, Shah Rukh, Salman, and Karan Johar never made him feel conscious of their differences in stature. Paul praised Karan Johar's generosity and easygoing demeanor, noting that the filmmaker never took offense to his playful jabs.\n\nPaul also praised Salman Khan's commanding presence and his ability to draw attention to important issues, such as online trolling during a recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode. He highlighted that Salman's intervention was necessary and effective, as people are more likely to listen to his message when it comes from him.\n\nThe television host concluded by emphasizing the confidence and stage presence that he has learned from working with these stars, stating that wherever he goes, his fans will find him, thanks to their support.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Maniesh Paul shares experiences working with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Karan Johar.",
    "Shah Rukh Khan encouraged Paul to crack jokes at his expense during a Mumbai Police show.",
    "Karan Johar praised Paul's playfulness and never took offense to his jokes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/sanjay-khan-had-no-right-to-raise-his-hand-on-zeenat-aman-raza-murad",
        "published": "2026-10-10T11:11:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}