Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om Is Australian Minister Tony Burke’s All-Time Favourite Film; Says, “I’m a Massive Fan”

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is winning hearts online after revealing that Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om is his favourite film. Calling himself a massive fan, he also praised the Bollywood superstar and said he admires his charm and iconic performances over the years, as well as his global popularity worldwide.  For Shah Rukh Khan fans, who proudly call themselves SRKians, Om Shanti Om is not just a Bollywood film; it is an emotion. Even after all these years, the Farah Khan directorial remains one of his most loved movies ever.

From his performance as Om to his evergreen dialogues like “Picture abhi baaki hai, mere dost,” fans continue to revisit the classic. But did you know there is an Australian politician who is a massive Shah Rukh fan and loves Om Shanti Om as much as he does? We are talking about Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. A video of him, shared by an SRK fan page, has gone viral on X. In the clip, he names his favourite Bollywood films and also expresses his love for the superstar.

Tony Burke Reveals He’s a Fan of Shah Rukh Khan

In a conversation with Pawan Luthra, he was asked about his favourite Bollywood films, to which he responded thoughtfully simply. “I am a massive Shah Rukh Khan fan, so let me start with that. And, I love AR Rahman’s soundtracks as well.”

The politician further stated, “I am biased, I will take Chak De! India because that was filmed here.” When the host jokingly asked if he was cheering for India while watching the sports drama, he replied, “No, no, although, I did cheer for India in Lagaan. But (while watching) Chak De! India, I was still going to Australia.”

He also referenced Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan’s “beautiful epic” Jodhaa Akbar, describing it as a phenomenal film. Burke continued, “The last one I want to mention isn’t just my favourite Bollywood film, it’s in fact my favourite film of all time, which is Om Shanti Om. I think there is a real beauty in the story. But there is a line that is used twice, which I think is one of the most simple and beautiful lines and SRK uses it each time… it’s simple happy endings, if it’s not happy, it’s not the end, the story is not over yet.”

The Dialogue from Om Shanti Om Remains Evergreen

He said that the dialogue remains relevant even today, especially when the world is going through difficult times. Released in 2007, Om Shanti Om has become a major part of desi pop culture over the years. Directed by Farah Khan, it also featured Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade and Kirron Kher in key roles, making it loved among audiences.