Shah Rukh Khan recalls how he felt after Rishabh Pant's life-threatening car accident: 'I was horrified...'

Shah Rukh Khan never misses any opportunity to cheer for his co-stars and even the cricketers from his IPL team . He has always been a spirited cheerleader for them.

In an interview with Star Sports, Shah Rukh shared his reaction to Rishabh's life-threatening accident . Seeing the picture of the crashed car left him horrified, as he was unaware of Rishabh's condition.

He expressed deep concern, considering young sportsmen like Rishabh as his own sons. Shah Rukh hopes for Rishabh's swift recovery and commended his return to playing.

Earlier this month, a video went viral on social media where Shah Rukh Khan was seen engrossed in a serious conversation with Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant . At the end, SRK whispered something to Rishabh, embraced him, and gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek. Despite Delhi Capitals' loss, Rishabh scored a half-century in the match.

Following Rishabh's accident last year, Shah Rukh Khan wrote a note expressing his hopes for Rishabh's speedy recovery, describing him as a fighter and resilient individual. Additionally, Shah Rukh interacted with Gautam Gambhir , Rinku Singh , and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, sharing warm hugs and waving to fans in the stadium.