It was a reunion of sorts. Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla shared the stage together at the Star Gold Comedy Honours 2007 event, held on Sunday, April 29, in Mumbai.

SRK was there to present an award to Juhi for her special recognition in comic excellence. He spoke to Nayan Rao about his views on parallel cinema, and his take on comedy films. 

This is the first time that such an event based on comedy is taking place and you're attending it. What's your take on it?

According to me, those who can't do comedy simply cannot act or perform. My own favourite comedians are Peter Sellers, Johnny Lever and Govinda, who are well-versed with its nuances.

Among the actresses, Juhi Chawla and Sridevi have perfect comic timing. We should understand that comedy is one of the most important aspects of acting.

When will viewers get to see Juhi and you together in films again?

Right now, I have not signed any film with her but would love to work with her again. She is my favourite actress. We are doing a guest appearance in a film called Bhootnath. 

You have this image of loverboy attached to you. Have you ever wished that sometime, you were also dubbed a good comedian?

I have a sense of humour. Normally, when you do a romantic film or a love story like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, it has its own dose of comedy. I don't know much about this image of mine. Our films are mostly like a variety show. You have to have a bit of comedy, bit of romance, bit of action... So I think I had my fill of it though I don't think I am fantastic at comedy. I am alright.

The film industry always prefers following a trend. Currently, the trend is comedy. How long will it last?

I think comedy will never lose its place. From films like Jane Bhi Do Yaaron to Padosan to films like Bhoot Bangla, comedies have always been there. I have heard Bheja Fry is doing very well as well as Khosla Ka Ghosla.

You have always worked with big banners. When will we get to see you doing parallel or art cinema, which you dabbled in the initial phase of your career?

I don't work with big banners; I only work with directors and if they happen to be associated with big banners, I can't help it. The films offered to me should make me interested, so it's not about doing parallel films.

I am not going to do films just because it's an art film. If I feel like I will do it. For example, Chak De India is a serious subject like Swades. He became a big name after Lagaan but Ashu is an old friend of mine and we have been discussing films together. So for me, it is not important that I only do big producers' films or parallel films. If I like the story, I will do it.  

You are here to present an award to Juhi Chawla, how do you feel being on the other side of the fence?

I am very, very honoured. I think I became an actor looking at actors like Juhi and Aamir Khan, when I came to Bombay and they all are wonderful actors.

A few days' ago, a Delhi High Court ordered a probe in response to a PIL filed on celebrities winning huge sum of money at Kaun Banega Crorepati. What's your take on it?

Everybody has a right to question. There is a PIL and I am sure Star TV will have their own audits and methodology. This happens every time KBC comes on air. I don't think it's true at all. I don't exactly know what the PIL is but Star TV will make sure that they give their audit reports. Everybody has a right to present their case and somebody has done it. It's alright.