SRK Praises Mohanlal: At a recent award ceremony in Kochi, Malayalam actor Mohanlal lit the stage on fire while dancing to the upbeat Bollywood tune “Zinda Banda” from Shah Rukh Khan’s blockbuster hit movie Jawan. But that’s not where the story ends. A heartfelt conversation between the two major figures started when King Khan himself took notice and complimented Mohanlal.
Mohanlal Takes on “Zinda Banda”
In the widely shared video, Mohanlal completely owns the dance floor despite his advanced age of 63. Wearing a trendy brown outfit with a leopard print top, he does the song’s special hook step with confidence. His infectious energy is fascinating. The audience explodes in applause, obviously thrilled to witness their theatre idol embrace his inner king of dance. The internet also responded quickly, with fans praising Mohanlal for his unfettered energy and subtle moves.
Mohanlal performed other dance numbers that evening. Additionally, it has been stated that the adaptable actor danced to Hukum from Rajinikanth’s Jailer, demonstrating his respect for his fellow South Indian superstar. But it was his version of “Zinda Banda” that really got people on the internet buzzing.
SRK Declares Mohanlal the “OG Zinda Banda”
The video eventually reached Shah Rukh Khan himself, who couldn’t resist sharing his appreciation. Taking to his X (formerly known as Twitter) page, Khan reposted the video with a heartwarming message for Mohanlal. He wrote, “Thank you @Mohanlal sir for making this song the most special for me now. I wish my work was half as good as yours. Love you, sir, and waiting for dinner at home as and when. You are the OG Zinda Banda!!!”
Khan infused his message with a personal touch with his lighthearted remark about his own dance skill and kind invitation to dinner. It brought to light the understanding and respect that overcomes language barriers between the notables of Indian cinema.
Mohanlal Responds with Grace and Humor
Mohanlal responded to Khan’s post right away. Taking note of Khan’s legendary reputation he wrote, “Dear @iamsrk, nobody can do it like you! You always will be the original Zinda Banda. with your evergreen & unique style, Thanks for your kind words.” He didn’t stop there, though. With a playful nudge, he added, “Also, just dinner? “Why not have breakfast while listening to some Zinda Banda?”
Mohanlal’s response perfectly reflects the spirit of exchange. It both recognized Khan’s legacy and jokingly extended an invitation for a dance showdown.