Its a delight to have Shah Rukh in my film: Anand L Rai

on: March 20, 2016In: BollywoodTags:

Mumbai: Anand L Rai has not worked with any Bollywood biggies in past, but now when he has superstar Shah Rukh Khan on board for his next project, the filmmaker is thrilled and all geared up for it.

The 44-year-old director, who is riding high on the success of his two consecutive films- "Raanjhanaa" and "Tanu Weds Manu: Returns," was all praise for SRK.

"He is a gutsy actor. He always takes challenges. It is a delight to have him in the film. We both have liking for each other. We want to work together and we are on that process.

"Shah Rukh is a very intelligent man. He makes you feel so important and responsible so it is fun to work with him. He was very happy to hear the story," Rai told PTI.

The 50-year-old "Dilwale" star will be seen essaying the role of a dwarf in the interesting love story and the director is planning to serve a decent dose of songs in the film.

"It (story) sounds it is just about dwarf but it is much more than that. It is a much taller film. It is a very entertaining and interesting love story. I will be fool if I have Shah Rukh Khan in my film and have no romance and songs," he said.

The filmmaker is yet to finalise the lead actress for the movie.

Apart from direction, Rai is excited about his upcoming projects as a producer.

"We have Nil Battey Sannata' with Swara Bhaskar, Happy Bhaag Jayegi' starring Abhay Deol and Diana Penty and Manmarziyan' with Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar.

All three are interesting films and I am excited about it. This is the kind of cinema I want to be involved with as a producer. I am enjoying the process," he added.

PTI

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He only kicked Aishwarya out of Chalte Chalte to avoid having the shoot disturbed further. Aishwarya was considered for Veer Zaara and she was the one to refuse. Not SRK.

On topic, I hope they'll cast either Sonam or Kangna in this movie. I want to see SRK starring opposite them, it'll be a nice change from his usual pairings.

He is filming for Gauri Shinde.Which are the other two movies then?

I hope SRK's friendship with Hrithik doesn't come in the way of doing a film (this film or any other) with Kangana. I'm sure he doesn't want HR slapping a notice on him for breach of friendship 😛

Jokes aside, I hope this movie either has Kangana or Vidya in it. Really want to see SRK opposite these 2 actresses.