Dunki: Shah Rukh Khan unveils the meaning of 'Donkey Travel' at Dubai event: see video inside

Shah Rukh

Khan

's highly anticipated film, "

Dunki

," has generated significant buzz ahead of its release on December 21. At a recent event in Dubai, the iconic actor provided insights into the movie, explaining that "Dunki" revolves around the concept of an illegal journey, colloquially known as "donkey travels," undertaken by individuals seeking a better future across borders worldwide.

Khan emphasized the theme of returning home and expressed the universal sentiment of finding solace in one's roots, regardless of the global adventures one may embark upon.

The term "Dunki" is derived from Punjabi, where it translates to "Donkey."

During the event, Shah Rukh Khan electrified the audience by performing to the iconic song "Chaiya Chaiya" from the film "Dil Se." This track, featuring Khan and

Malaika Arora

dancing on the roof of a moving train, remains one of his most popular songs. The actor recreated the song's signature pose on stage, setting the mood for the evening.
Shah Rukh Khan has enjoyed a remarkable year professionally, with his previous releases, "Jawan" and "Dunki," achieving blockbuster success.

"Dunki" is particularly noteworthy as it marks Khan's first collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani and brings together a star-studded cast, including

Taapsee Pannu

and

Vicky Kaushal

, for the first time on-screen. The film promises to deliver a compelling narrative about the pursuit of dreams and the enduring love for one's homeland.