Dubai: Shah Rukh Khan may own one of Mumbai's most famous sea-facing mansions, but the Bollywood superstar clearly hasn't forgotten what it feels like to dream of having a roof over his head.
At the Dubai launch of Shahrukhz Residences by Danube at Coca-Cola Arena on November 11, Khan spoke about the emotional significance of owning a home, his love for his family and why even the most expensive property means little if it doesn't offer a sense of belonging.
But don't imagine this was a solemn, grim evening of real estate talk.
Khan, looking dapper in a black suit, was in fine form. And with his longtime friend, filmmaker Karan Johar, playing host, the evening quickly turned into a makeshift episode of Koffee with Karan, complete with rapid-fire questions, cheeky exchanges and plenty of laughter. Khan also danced on stage to his new hit from his upcoming festive release King.
Khan's wife Gauri Khan was also in attendance along with reality stars Bhavna Panday and Maheep Kapoor, adding to the star wattage of an event that felt more like a Bollywood entertainment spectacle than a conventional property launch.
And Khan, who knows a thing or two about holding an audience captive, effortlessly switched between cracking jokes and getting sentimental.
