No matter how frequently they come up, cross-border interactions or even mere mentions of them are effective in giddying-up the hearts of showbiz enthusiasts. One such instance cropped up when Pakistani comedian Shakeel Siddiqui reminisced about his time working alongside Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan and revealed the superstar's views on Pakistan.

"He has very pleasant opinions of Pakistan, and a lot of his relatives reside in Peshawar to this day, his cousins and such," Shakeel shared, during an interview with Tabish Hashmi.

"You might remember he mentioned that he once got detained at the airport. That was the show he was present for. And that was where I first met him, a two-hour drive away from New Jersey," Shakeel continued. "He made an appearance as an actor while I was there as a comedian. That was my first gig with him, and after that, we gathered to do several shows together."

Shedding light on the Jawan actor's nature, the comedian spoke fondly of the Bollywood star's big heart, adding that the actor even mentioned having watched Shakeel's shows. "You don't become a big man just like that. You elevate others first in order to earn that level of respect yourself," Shakeel commented.