Sheetal Menon, the actress who played the fiery lawyer Radha in the 2010 film My Name Is Khan, has reunited with Shah Rukh Khan after more than 15 years. The reunion happened on the set of a Sunfeast advertisement, and Menon shared her experience in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama.
In My Name Is Khan, Menon's character Radha is a lawyer who helps Rizwan Khan — played by Shah Rukh Khan — secure his release after he is wrongfully detained by US authorities. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Menon's role, though brief, was memorable.
Shah Rukh Khan didn't remember working together earlier
Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Menon revealed that when she walked onto the set for the Sunfeast advertisement, Shah Rukh Khan did not seem to recall their earlier collaboration. "I don’t think he remembered that we had worked together earlier!" she said.
According to Bollywood Hungama, Menon recalled her first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan on the sets of My Name Is Khan. "When I first walked onto the sets of My Name Is Khan, I remember meeting Karan Johar. Shah Rukh Khan then entered the set, and..." she said, leaving the sentence unfinished, suggesting the star's presence was overwhelming.
Learning from watching Shah Rukh Khan up close
Menon described the experience of working with Shah Rukh Khan again as a learning opportunity. "There is so much to learn from watching him up close," she told Bollywood Hungama. She noted that observing his craft, professionalism, and energy on set was inspiring.
The actress was promoting her second short film, Duet, during the interview. The reunion with Shah Rukh Khan for the Sunfeast advertisement marks a full-circle moment for Menon, who started her Bollywood journey with the superstar.
Our Take: A heartwarming reunion that shows the power of small roles
This reunion is a reminder that even small roles in big films can leave a lasting impression. Sheetal Menon's character in My Name Is Khan was a crucial turning point in the story — she was the one who rescued Rizwan Khan from injustice. To see her reunite with Shah Rukh Khan after 15 years, and to hear her speak so warmly about the experience, is genuinely heartwarming.
It also speaks to Shah Rukh Khan's enduring stardom and professionalism. Even if he didn't remember the specific collaboration, the fact that Menon felt she could learn so much from watching him up close says a lot about his work ethic. In an industry where actors often move on quickly, these small connections matter — and they remind us why we love cinema in the first place.
