“Fandom” is an understatement for those who admire Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan, who has starred in just shy of 90 films throughout the course of his career and is considered a deity in his native India. From romantic lead to ruthless villain (and sometimes both), it’s rare to see someone with such a gargantuan following take on the role of fan. Well, King Khan happens to be one of American DJ Diplo’s.
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If you’re not one of the 1 billion viewers of Major Lazer and DJ Snake’s “Lean On” music video, you should know that Diplo is kind of obsessed with India and its vibrant culture.
if @berniesanders loses the democratic nomination I’m staying in india until 2018
— diplo (@diplo) February 17, 2016
Goa pic.twitter.com/hvZHYMiNkX
— diplo (@diplo) February 18, 2016
And it appears the feeling is mutual.
Random indian fans up late at the airport pic.twitter.com/jiJvXtX2Nl
— diplo (@diplo) February 17, 2016
Watching some @MAJORLAZER videos w the legend @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/ed0WJaVxAo
— diplo (@diplo) February 19, 2016
According to Mumbai Mirror, the bromance ensued on the set of Khan’s latest film (an untitled project with English Vinglish director Gauri Shinde), where Diplo learned a few Bollywood ropes and taught King Khan to spin a few beats. In a video featuring a slightly awkward (but still totally adorable) car seat hug between the two entertainers, Diplo said that he would be back to India to work with King Khan. As an expert at harnessing worldwide influences for his musical work, it will be interesting to see how Diplo uses and expands his already robust Indian fanbase.