Entire Hansraj College watched 'economics topper senior' Shah Rukh Khan's Deewana in 1992, says ‘junior’ Anurag Kashyap

Anurag Kashyap recalls the excitement at Hansraj College when SRK debuted in 1992, highlighting his charm and achievements.

Published on: Sep 17, 2025, 15:04:21 IST

By Soumya Srivastava

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Shah Rukh Khan may be the biggest star India has ever seen but did you know his star qualities shone even when he was a student at Delhi University's Hansraj College? His junior from college, Anurag Kashyap has revealed just how magical ‘economics topper’ Shah Rukh Khan's charisma was even in 1992.

Shah Rukh Khan marked his Bollywood debut in 1992 with Deewana.

A starry senior of Hansraj College

In an interview with Book My Show, Anurag revealed that when SRK's debut movie Deewana released in 1992, the entire college went to the theatre to catch a show.

"Kyunki woh mere college ka senior tha, hamara poora college gaya tha. Humne poora theater Amba Theatre Delhi mein book karaya tha aur Shah Rukh Khan ke 'Deewana' dekhne gaye the. Aur Shah Rukh ki entry hoti hai gaane pe: 'Koi na koi chahiye'. Aur woh gaane pe jo poora hamara poora kyunki poora Hansraj College gaya tha theater mein, aur poore Hansraj College ne khade hokar ke jab taaliyan aur seeti maar di thi, uss din kisi ne gaana suna hoga. Kyunki humein sirf chahiye tha hamara senior jo hai parde pe pehli baar aa raha hai aur hamara hockey captain tha woh (Because he was my college senior, our entire college went. We booked the entire Amba Theatre in Delhi and went to watch Shah Rukh Khan's Deewana. And Shah Rukh makes his entry on the song. And on that song, when the whole Hansraj College stood up and clapped and whistled that day, no one would have heard the song, because we just wanted our senior, who was appearing on screen for the first time, and he was our hockey captain).

Anurag then revealed just how big a star Shah Rukh was in his college. “Hockey captain, basketball, Best Sportsman of the Year, economics topper. What are you talking about? I mean, he didn't just become such a big superstar like that.”

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About SRK and Anurag

Deewana also starred late actors Divya Bharti and Rishi Kapoor. It launched Shah Rukh's brilliant career, who went on to deliver superhits such as Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayege, Baazigar, Yes Boss, Chak De India, Pathaan and Jawan. He will be seen next in King.

Anurag is currently promoting his next movie, Nishaanchi, out this Friday in cinemas.

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Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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