Shah Rukh Khan‘s fan following has never really been limited to India and that point gets proven now and then in the most unexpected ways. The actor has spent decades building a connection with audiences across the world through his films, his public persona and a kind of charm that travels very well across cultures. Recently, that global reach made headlines again when Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke revealed that he is a big Shah Rukh Khan fan. The Tony Burke Shah Rukh Khan favourite film conversation took an interesting turn when Tony Burke named Om Shanti Om as his all-time favourite Shah Rukh Khan film, which is not necessarily the answer most people would have predicted from a foreign political figure.

During a conversation with Pawan Luthra on the Indian Link podcast, Tony Burke openly spoke about his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. The Australian Home Affairs Minister Shah Rukh Khan fan moment quickly caught attention as he shared that he has always been a huge admirer of the superstar. Tony Burke on Shah Rukh Khan was full of warmth, as he also mentioned that he deeply enjoys A.R. Rahman’s soundtracks.

When asked about his favourite Hindi films, he said that Chak De! India holds a special place for him because much of it was filmed across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

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Tony admitted that he was slightly biased toward Chak De! India, because of its Australian connection. He joked that while he cheered for India in Lagaan, during the final match in Chak De! In India, he was still supporting Australia. He also praised Jodhaa Akbar, starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, calling it a phenomenal film.

However, the Tony Burke Shah Rukh Khan favourite film discussion became even more interesting when he revealed that Om Shanti Om is not just his favourite Bollywood film, but his favourite film of all time. The Tony Burke Om Shanti Om favourite movie revelation stood out as he spoke about how much he connected with the emotional depth of the story.

He especially mentioned the film’s famous line about happy endings, saying he found it one of the simplest yet most beautiful lines in cinema. For him, that emotional core made Om Shanti Om unforgettable.

Directed by Farah Khan, Om Shanti Om marked Deepika Padukone’s big Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film also featured Shreyas Talpade, Arjun Rampal, and Kirron Kher in important roles, and remains one of the most loved films in Shah Rukh Khan’s career.

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