Shah Rukh Khan has been an inspiration to many aspiring actors across the country. One of them is Vijay Deverakonda. The South heartthrob, who is making his Hindi debut with Liger, spoke about how Shah Rukh's success motivated him to pursue a career in showbiz.
Talking about Shah Rukh, Vijay told in an interview with a magazine, "I can’t tell you how much Shah Rukh Khan’s success drove me. It showed me in clear terms: If he could do it, why couldn’t I? You only need one successful person as a reference point."
Vijay further added, "Even when I was a nobody, I refused to do so many films. I always felt that I was meant for bigger things. People said, ‘You will never get an opportunity like this’, but I had higher expectations from myself."
Speaking of an interview, in which Shah Rukh had said he was the last of the superstars, Vijay shared, "...When I saw his interview, I remember wanting to say, ‘Shah Rukh, you’re wrong. You’re not the last. I’m coming.’"
Liger has released in theatres today.
(Source: GQ Magazine)
