As Bollywood’s beloved Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his birthday, warm wishes have been pouring in from across the industry. And one of the most heartfelt came from actress Isha Koppikar. Taking a nostalgic yet affectionate tone, Isha, who worked with King Khan in Don, revisited her memories of spending time on sets with the superstar, calling him “the man whose presence turns every moment into magic.”
Isha Koppikar shares fond memories with SRK
Reflecting on her time with SRK, Isha shared how his humility and charm remain unmatched even after decades in the industry. “Whether it was on the sets of Don or during casual conversations, Shah Rukh always made everyone around him feel special,” she recalled. “There’s an energy he brings, an aura he carries – that rare mix of passion, kindness, and grace, which makes him truly one of a kind.”
Extending her heartfelt wishes, Isha said, “On your birthday, Shah Rukh, I wish you joy that’s as boundless as your spirit, success that’s as luminous as your smile, and love that keeps growing with every heart you touch. You’re not just Bollywood’s King Khan – you’re the king of hearts, today and always.”
Isha Koppikar recalls memories of shooting Don
Earlier, while recalling 19 years of Don, Isha got candid about the fond memories with the film. “19 years later, I still remember the haze, the heat, the thrill,” Isha shared. “While the original will always remain one of Indian Cinema`s epics, major credit for the success of the remake of Don goes to Farhan (Akhtar) for being able to retain the magic of the original, and re-imagine it to tick all the boxes that the new-gen wanted to see in a film like Don. That set, those lines, that magic we made under Farhan`s vision… It`s all still as fresh in my memory as if it all happened yesterday. Some films don`t just stay on screen; they stay in your soul,” she recalled.
For Isha, being part of that journey meant more than just another role in her filmography. It was about being part of a film that balanced homage with innovation, nostalgia with newness, and managed to create its own identity while respecting what came before. Nineteen years later, Don remains a benchmark for how to remake a classic, and for Isha Koppikar, the memories of creating that magic under Farhan`s vision continue to live vividly, not just on the screen, but in her soul.