Highlights:
- Jason Momoa praises SRK, calling him 'extremely handsome.'
- Momoa says Khan is a better actor and performer than himself.
- The two actors have met at major global events, including the Joy Awards.
- Momoa is promoting his new film The Wrecking Crew.
- Shah Rukh Khan is preparing for his upcoming film King with Deepika Padukone.
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa is sharing high praise for Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, calling him 'extremely handsome' and admitting that Khan is a “better actor and performer” than himself.
Momoa made the remarks while promoting his latest film, The Wrecking Crew, in a recent interview. When asked about Khan, often referred to as “King Khan” by fans, Momoa responded with a smile and clear admiration.
“Yes, he’s very handsome. He’s extremely handsome,” Momoa said, before expanding on their connection. “Just two mutual friends and fans of each other’s work. He is just a sweetheart. He was very much a gentleman. He’s a better actor and better performer than I am.”
The two stars have crossed paths at several high-profile international events, including the Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia, where they were seen interacting warmly. Their public exchanges have fueled excitement among fans across Hollywood and Bollywood, reflecting the increasingly global nature of film stardom.
Momoa currently stars in The Wrecking Crew, an American buddy-cop action comedy that debuted on Prime Video on January 28. The film features an ensemble cast including Dave Bautista, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Stephen Root and Morena Baccarin. The movie was written by Jonathan Tropper and directed by Ángel Manuel Soto.
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan continues to command a massive international following. His most recent film appearance was in Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, which was released in December 2023. The film also starred Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani and Vicky Kaushal and marked another major box office entry for the actor.
Khan is now preparing for his next major project, King, which will feature Deepika Padukone in a leading role. The cast also includes Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Abhishek Bachchan. The upcoming film has generated significant anticipation among fans eager to see Khan return to the big screen.
Over the years, Khan and Padukone have shared strong on-screen chemistry in several hit films, including Jawan, Chennai Express, Happy New Year, Om Shanti Om and Pathaan.
Momoa’s comments underscore Khan’s enduring global appeal. As streaming platforms and international award shows increasingly bring together stars from different film industries, cross-cultural admiration like this is becoming more common.
For fans of both actors, Momoa’s enthusiastic praise only reinforces what many already believe: Shah Rukh Khan’s star power transcends borders.
