Amidst IPL mania, SRK starts shooting for new film
MUMBAI: Aditya Chopra's 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' went on floors from today, marking the return of the filmmaker behind camera after a gap of eight years.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and debutant Anushka Sharma faced the camera for the 'mahurat' (first ceremonial shot for a film) at Filmcity in suburban Mumbai.
SRK had a good run at the box-office in 2007 with hits like 'Chak De India' and 'Om Shanti Om'.
Despite being busy with his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders and television show 'Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hai', the actor appeared chirpy and relaxed.
"Starting the first day of shooting still gives me goose bumps," he said while interacting briefly with mediapersons. Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra was also present at the mahurat shoot.
"To make films with Yash Raj, that too when Adi (Aditya) is directing, is an experience that is more than 100 per cent exciting. Yash Raj Films is, and will always be, home for me and who does not love coming home," he remarked.
Shah Rukh said Yash Chopra and Adi have always given him roles that have been appreciated and loved by fans all over the world.
"This time Adi has again written a character for me to play that I think will become as beloved as Raj of DDLJ," he said but declined to divulge details of his new role and film.
Newcomer Anushka said she was eagerly looking forward to shooting with SRK. "My dream has just begun," she said.
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