How Kajol Rescued Shah Rukh Khan After He Slipped While Filming 'Gerua' in Iceland

While shooting the song 'Gerua' for Rohit Shetty's 'Dilwale' in Iceland, Shah Rukh Khan lost his footing near a waterfall, and Kajol, standing right beside him, caught him without a thought for her own safety.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have shared one of Bollywood's most cherished on-screen partnerships since 1995, but few remember that years later, while filming a song for Rohit Shetty's 'Dilwale' in Iceland, Shah Rukh's safety was actually at risk, and it was Kajol who stepped in to protect him.

'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' cemented an iconic pairing
Aditya Chopra directed 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', produced under the Yash Raj Films banner. Released in 1995, the film had such a long theatrical run that it stayed in cinemas for months without being pulled. One single theatre in Mumbai kept screening it for a remarkable 25 years, a feat rarely matched in Indian cinema. That film alone turned Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol into an enduring on-screen pair.

From 'Baazigar' to 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'
'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' wasn't the only film where their chemistry worked magic. The duo also starred together in 'Baazigar', 'Karan Arjun' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', with audiences embracing their pairing every single time. That consistent connection made them one of Hindi cinema's most beloved screen couples.

A reunion years later with 'Dilwale'
After those hits, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol stayed off-screen together for a long stretch before reuniting in Rohit Shetty's 'Dilwale'. Even while the film was being shot, anticipation around their reunion ran high across the industry. Once it released, however, 'Dilwale' received a lukewarm response from both audiences and critics, with many calling it a letdown that failed to live up to expectations.

Shah Rukh slipped near a waterfall on Iceland's tricky terrain
'Dilwale's song 'Gerua' is still remembered for the stunning on-screen chemistry between Shah Rukh and Kajol, but filming it was far from easy. The song was shot on location in Iceland, a setting as beautiful as it was difficult to work in. During the shoot, Shah Rukh Khan lost his footing near a waterfall. Kajol, who was standing right beside him at that moment, reacted instantly without worrying about her own safety and held him steady, averting what could have been a serious accident.

In a behind-the-scenes video from the film, Kajol herself recounted the moment in a light-hearted way, describing how Shah Rukh's balance gave way and how she caught him just in time. Shah Rukh Khan later acknowledged the incident and thanked her for it. Kajol jokingly said that Shah Rukh should always remain grateful to her for it.

The film flopped, but the song became timeless
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's reunion through Rohit Shetty's film came after several years apart, but their pairing couldn't recreate the old magic. 'Dilwale' turned out to be a disappointing watch for both critics and audiences. Even so, 'Gerua', sung by Arijit Singh, has remained hugely popular, and the story of that risky Iceland shoot is still recalled as proof of the bond between Shah Rukh and Kajol.

Questions & Answers

1. Where did Shah Rukh Khan slip?
He lost his footing near a waterfall in Iceland while filming the song 'Gerua'.

2. Who saved Shah Rukh at that moment?
His co-star Kajol, without worrying about her own safety, immediately caught and steadied him.

3. Who directed 'Dilwale'?
'Dilwale' was directed by Rohit Shetty.

4. Was 'Dilwale' a box office hit?
No, the film received a mostly disappointing response from both audiences and critics.

5. What films did Shah Rukh and Kajol appear in together before this?
The two had earlier worked together in 'Baazigar', 'Karan Arjun', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.

6. Who sang the song 'Gerua'?
'Gerua' was sung by Arijit Singh.

7. How long did 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' run in theatres?
One theatre in Mumbai kept screening the film for about 25 years.

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