'Why would Shah Rukh Khan copy me': Sahir Lodhi finally responds to copying accusations

Renowned television host Sahir Lodhi often compared to Shah Rukh Khan, has addressed the long- standing debate whether the Bollywood legend copies him.

In an interview on Hasna Mana Hai, Sahir Lodhi shared his candid thoughts when an audience member mentioned that people often claim Shah Rukh Khan imitates him. The show’s host, Tabish Hashmi, urged Lodhi to address the “elephant in the room.”

“Alright, just for the sake of being humorous, I don't know why he does that [copies me],” he said, to which the audience responded with laughter.

“But on a serious note, there's no question about it. Look, two people can look similar,” Sahir added.

The TV host expressed his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, acknowledging his immense success in the media industry.

“He's a very big personality, working in major media. More power to him. I've met him a couple of times, interviewed him, and had other meetings with him as well. He’s a wonderful man, that’s where it ends,” Lodhi shared.

However, he made it clear that comparisons were unnecessary, “I live in Pakistan, and I hope that after 18, 19 years, my work will speak for itself. That should be enough, instead of being compared to Shah Rukh Khan or anyone else.

"I'm happy where I am. I'm happy with whatever I do. This is my place, my country, and my name is Sahir Lodhi, nothing else,” he concluded, receiving applause from the audience.