Shah Rukh Khan was the most discussed topic at the recently held 77 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. He was honored with the highest Pardo alla Carriera or Career Leopard for his contribution to cinema. With it, he also took part in an interactive session where he shared some very interesting facts related to his personal and professional life. He went on to say something really surprising about his favorite actor, Jackie Chan.

SRK, known for his wit and charm, spoke passionately about his admiration for Jackie Chan, describing the international icon as "funny, physically amazing," and an actor who continues to inspire him. He praised Chan's unique ability to combine humor and action, making him one of Khan's all-time favorite actors.

In a delightful anecdote, Khan revealed that when his first son, Aryan Khan, was born, he thought Aryan bore a striking resemblance to Jackie Chan. "When Aryan was born, I felt he looked like Jackie Chan. You know, when kids are born, they look a bit like (makes facial expression). He looked very Jackie Chan-ish to me," Khan shared, adding with a laugh, "I even trained him in taekwondo, hoping he'd grow up to be like Jackie Chan. I really wanted him to be Jackie Chan, I'm telling you honestly."

The Raees actor also recalled meeting Jackie Chan in Saudi Arabia a few years ago. He remembered the encounter and said that Chan was as sweet and humble as one would have thought. Chan promised Khan a partnership in a Chinese restaurant, which Khan jokingly reminded the legend of.

Khan further paid tribute to Jackie Chan by incorporating multiple references to him in his 2011 superhero film Ra.One, showcasing his deep admiration for the action star. Alongside Jackie Chan, Khan also cited Michael J. Fox, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro as some of his favorite actors.

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan is all geared up to feature in Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming film King, which will see him sharing the screen space for the very first time with his daughter Suhana Khan. While on the other hand, son Aryan Khan is all prepped up to debut as a director with the web series Stardom. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, the show features Lakshya Lalwani in one of the leading roles and has been very much talked about among fans and the industry alike.

As Shah Rukh Khan continues to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide his candid reflections on his life. His family and cinematic heroes offer a glimpse into the man behind the superstar.