Shah Rukh Khan Record-Breaking Comeback With 'Pathaan'

Shah Rukh Khan Creates Box Office History With Spy Thriller 'Pathaan' - Bollywood is Buzzing!

BY Javed Baloch | 28/01/23 Images via Social Media Scribbled Underline

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