DYK This Telugu Actress Is Shah Rukh Khan’s Dance Teacher

Most of the heroines dream of working with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Generally Telugu audiences know Priyamani as a talented actress as has worked in several Indian film industries. She got a special opportunity to work with SRK in two popular films. Their friendship became even more interesting when the superstar called her his dance teacher. Let us know the entire story behind it.

Priyamani has acted in Telugu. Tamil. Malayalam. Kannada and Hindi films. She has impressed audiences with her acting skills and dancing talent. Her association with Shah Rukh Khan began with the film Chennai Express. She later worked with him again in Jawan.

In Chennai Express, Priyamani appeared with Shah Rukh Khan in the popular song 'One Two Three Four Get on the Dance Floor'. The song featured superb dance moves and some South Indian dance steps. Priyamani helped Shah Rukh Khan practise a few of these steps.

However Priyamani clarified that she did not teach him the entire dance in the song. She only helped him with certain steps. She also appreciated his interest in learning new dance styles.

Priyamani shared that Shah Rukh Khan always gives great importance to his work. Despite his superstar status he never hesitates to learn something new.

Priyamani also shared an interesting memory from the shooting of Jawan. The film featured the energetic song 'Zinda Banda'. During the dance sequence, Shah Rukh Khan noticed Priyamani standing in a row behind him. He asked her to move forward and join the front row.

He also jokingly introduced her as his dance teacher. Priyamani felt happy and slightly embarrassed by his words. She considered his gesture a special sign of respect. She also for such a star hero it is not necessary to introduce her to everyone saying she is reason behind his dance. But he did and that's the reason Priyamani always admired his character.

These words from Priyamani once again shown how down earthed is Shah Rukh Khan and how importance he give to his costars.