What would you say if you got a chance to challenge Bollywood’s biggest icon? Vijay Deverakonda didn’t hold back.
In a bold and unexpected moment that had Bollywood fans buzzing, Liger actor Vijay Deverakonda took a direct dig at Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic quote. In a 2022 interview with GQ India, Vijay was asked what he would say to SRK if given the chance. Without hesitation, Vijay responded with: “…When I saw his interview, I remember wanting to say, ‘Shah Rukh, you’re wrong. You’re not the last. I’m coming.” The moment was not just gutsy, it was a statement of ambition from a rising star ready to take the throne.
Shah Rukh Khan, who once referred to himself as “the last of the stars,” made that comment with the weight of decades-long stardom behind him. But Vijay’s fearless rebuttal signals the generational shift in Bollywood, a time when newer actors aren’t afraid to take space or claim the spotlight. The internet was divided, with some calling Vijay’s words “cocky,” while others applauded his confidence. Whatever side of the debate you land on, it’s clear: Vijay is here to stay, and he’s not shy about calling his shot.