Zeeshan Ayyub Reveals How Shah Rukh Khan Stopped Him from Quitting Acting During Tough Times

Zeeshan Ayyub, a well-known actor in Hindi cinema, recently opened up about a difficult phase in his career when he was ready to give up acting. Feeling bored and tired of playing the same kind of roles, Zeeshan thought about quitting the film industry for good. However, everything changed when he worked with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in the movie Raees.

Zeeshan shared that Shah Rukh Khan noticed his struggles and sadness during the shoot. Shah Rukh Khan gave him a simple but powerful gesture—a handshake—that lifted all the negativity from Zeeshan’s mind. This small act gave Zeeshan new hope and strength to continue his acting journey. Shah Rukh told him to stay and keep working, assuring him that everything would get better.

Zeeshan said, “Kuch toh kiya tha uss aadmi ne” (That man did something), meaning Shah Rukh did something special inside him that changed his feelings and kept him going. Thanks to this encouragement, Zeeshan found his motivation again and decided not to leave acting.

This inspiring story shows the impact kindness and support can have on someone facing hard times in their career.

Zeeshan will next be seen in the film Nishaanchi, releasing in September 2025.