Mumbai: Shah Rukh Khan could be often called the ‘King of Romance’ in Bollywood, however the actor says he wished to be an motion hero when he first joined the Hindi movie business 32 years in the past. That’s why his newest movie “Pathaan”, through which the actor stars because the titular spy, is a dream come true for the actor.
“I came to the film industry 32 years ago to be an action hero but I missed the boat because they made me a romantic hero instead. I’ve only wanted to be an action hero. I mean I love ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, and I love Rahul and Raj and all these good sweet boys but I always thought I was an action hero, so for me it is it’s my dream come true,” Shah Rukh stated in a video interview posted by Yash Raj Films on YouTube.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, “Pathaan” marks the famous person’s return to main man roles after “Zero” in 2018. The film, additionally starring Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana, is the primary main launch of Bollywood in 2023 and loads is driving on its efficiency on the field workplace after a dismal 2022.
Just like all of his movies, “Pathaan” can be shut to his coronary heart, Shah Rukh stated. “It’s been a long time since I entertained people with a good film and I hope this one will. It’s an action film, it’s close to my heart. All films are. It’s made from a lot of goodness by good people. I hope people enjoy it. “I believe it is bigger than life and cinematic, which is the decision of the day. It is a movie that you really want to watch on the large display. After watching two-three occasions on the large display, you possibly can watch it on OTT,” he added.
The 57-year-old actor stated he had a good time collaborating with a succesful director like Anand, who earlier made “War” with Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. “To be able to surprise as an actor, you really have to give yourself into the hands of a capable director and I think in this genre film, nobody knows better than Siddharth. So there’s not much to question. I’m working with him for the first time and he knows this kind of cinema very well. I just love the world that Siddharth makes,” he stated.
“Pathaan” centres round Shah Rukh’s titular spy who races towards time to cease a mercenary group referred to as Outfit X from executing a terror assault on the Indian soil. The actor described his character as an simple man, who likes doing a variety of powerful issues.
“I think he’s naughty, he’s tough but doesn’t wear it on his sleeve. He’s trusting. He’s honest and I think he very single-mindedly thinks of India as his mother,” he added.
On sharing display area with Deepika, his co-star from movies “Om Shanti Om”, “Chennai Express” and “Happy New Year”, Shah Rukh stated she has fairly a layered character within the film.
“You want somebody of the stature of Deepika to be ready to pull off a music sequence like ‘Besharam Rang’ after which you understand, to be ready to do motion, the place she takes a man and pulls him proper over herself and beats him, she’s powerful sufficient to try this too.
“That kind of a combination could have only been achieved with someone like Deepika. Then there’s this whole emotional thing, so there are two-three sequences in the film where you get to know why there is a balancing act of not knowing whether she is a bad person or a good person. And there’s a huge vulnerable side to the character,” he stated.
Shah Rukh referred to as John a “gentle giant”, who was initially an acquaintance earlier than changing into a buddy.
“I have known John since I came to Mumbai. He was one of my first friends, first acquaintances to start with which then turned into a friendship. I have known him for years, he is very shy, quiet and reclusive. I have met him many times when he is doing a film or wanting to do a film together. This (film) happened by chance,” he stated.
The actor lauded John for taking the position of the villain within the film, which he stated is a rarity in Hindi cinema.
“He was kind enough to accept a role where he really is a bad guy. He is a top star, has his own franchises happening and own action films happening. But then to take on a film where he is the bad guy, it takes a lot of guts and confidence in yourself, especially when I see in the Hindi film scenario. Heroes don’t play bad guys but I would love to play a bad guy. So I gained deep respect for him,” Shah Rukh stated.
The actor stated it’s his want that audiences like John’s character essentially the most in “Pathaan”.
“It’s a big challenge for someone like him. I hope, genuinely, that when ‘Pathaan’ comes out, the most liked character in the film is John’s. I really wish because it takes a lot of guts to do what John has done,” he added.
“Pathaan” will be launched on January 25, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
It is part of filmmaker Aditya Chopra’s formidable spy universe which additionally contains Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif’s “Ek Tha Tiger” and “Tiger Zinda Hai” in addition to Hrithik Roshan’s “War”. The third movie within the “Tiger” franchise is ready to arrive in December. Salman will even make a particular look in “Pathaan”.
