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If you are a gaming addict, especially on the Playstation, you must have heard the name of Shahid Kamal Ahmad. The former head of Sony’s Strategic Content division in the UK, Shahid made a name for himself by helping small indie teams put their games onto Sony’s platforms. However, all this success didn’t come without a lot of hard work by him and some inspiration from none other than the ‘Badshah’ of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan.
Thanking SRK for his support and motivation, Shahid explained in detail his journey from a mere employee at a games company to a master of his profession in a series of tweets.
Here’s the complete story in Shahid’s own words.
1.
Six years ago today the one and only @iamsrk treated me to dinner in Langkawi. We worked on a game together. He is a complete gentleman.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
2.
And not only did we have dinner, afterwards he treated me to a beautiful Cuban cigar bought from the hotel. (He was filming Don 2 there)
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
3.
At that time, I was still a kind of loser, but he showed me that nice guys can be winners. (And his work ethic inspired my life changes)
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
4.
He showed me just how gracious and decent an extraordinarily gifted and successful man can be. Nice guys don’t have to finish last.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
5.
I didn’t like Shah Rukh’s films when I was young. I was a cynic and begrudged success. He changed me. Now I smile when my wife watches. 🙂
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
6.
Who was I? Just s tiny cog in a games company. A nobody. But Shah Rukh treated me with honour. I was utterly humbled.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
7.
When we met in London, he invited me to a private screening of the unreleased “A-Team” in his hotel. He *personally* brought a drink to me.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
8.
He showed me the power of service. I was changed. I brought that attitude he showed me in 2011 to all my future dealings with devs.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
9.
It wasn’t a put-on. No act. That was the thing. That was just how he was. I realised I had to change from within to match that attitude.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
10.
Not many people will get to spend as much time as I did in the company of a legend like SRK, so I feel compelled to report his decency.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
After Shahid shared the story, SRK had a sweet Twitter chat with him.
1. SRK lauded him for his contribution to gaming
@shahidkamal how r u my man. Miss you. U showed respect to taking Indian film stuff into gaming. Thanks. Be well
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 4, 2017
2. And Shahid thanked him again for turning his life around
@iamsrk My wife just watched Dilwale and *loved* it. You transformed my life and career. I’d love to thank you personally one day. God bless
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
3. And then SRK promised to visit him
@shahidkamal let me know where u r at…will come and see u. U still gaming??
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 4, 2017
4. Shahid, who is currently in London, shared his address with SRK
@iamsrk I am making VR games now, I’m just outside London. My email address is [email protected] — happy to show you VR at your place 🙂
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
5. And SRK promised he’ll pay a visit the next time he’s in town
@shahidkamal will mail and meet next time I am in London. Be well and give my love to wife.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 4, 2017
6. After such sweet conversation with the ‘King Khan’, anyone would get a heart attack
@iamsrk I just passed on your message, I think she had a little heart attack haha.
— Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) March 4, 2017
This proves that not just in movies, Shah Rukh Khan is a hero in real life too.
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