The basic characters and plot have been kept the same as the original, with minor changes and lots of exciting twists and turns.
The producers are not releasing Kareena's picture as she is supposed to be the surprise package towards the end. She plays Helen's character.
The credits read as 'Written and directed by Farhan Akhtar, based on the original screenplay by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar'.
Only two songs from the original have been retained in Farhan's version — Khaike Paan Banaraswala (picturised on Shah Rukh and Priyanka) and Yeh Mera Dil Pyaar Ka Deewana (picturised on Kareena Kapoor).
Action director Joe Jennings has coordinated the stunts. His Hollywood credits include Charlie's Angels, Air Force One and the Vin Diesel-starrer, XXX.
Shah Rukh did a spectacular stunt sequence himself when he jumped from a height of 15,000 feet.
Don has music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and guest tracks by Midival Punditz and DJ Randolph.
Other actors in the film include Arjun Rampal (who plays Pran's role), Boman Irani, Om Puri and Chunky Pandey.
Shah Rukh mouths the following dialogues, "Gyaarah deshon ki police Don ko nahi pakad payee…" with the title track Arey deewano mujhe pehchano playing in the background.
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