Pathan: Shah Rukh Khan “loves DDLJ, Rahul, Raj and all these cute boys” but…

Mumbai:

Shah Rukh Khan may be known as the ‘King of Romance’ in Bollywood, but the actor says when he first entered the Hindi film industry 32 years ago, he wanted to be an action hero.

so his latest film “Pathan”In which the actor stars as the titular detective, a dream come true for the actor.

“I came into 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 only wanted to be an action hero.”

“I mean I love’The brave hearted will take away the bride‘, and I love Rahul and Raj and all these nice cute boys, but I always thought I’m an action hero, so for me it’s my dream come true,” Shah Rukh posted on YouTube by Yash Raj Films. Said in a video interview.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, “Pathan” marks the return of the superstar to lead male roles after “Zero” In 2018.

The film, starring Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana, is set to be Bollywood’s first big release of 2023 and has a lot going for it at the box office after a disappointing 2022.

Shah Rukh said that like all his films, ‘Pathan’ is also close to his heart.

“It’s been a long time since I entertained people with a good film and I hope it will be this one. It’s an action film, it’s close to my heart. All films are. It’s great goodness by good people. Made from I hope people enjoy it.

“I think it is larger than life and cinematic, which is the call of the day. Can.” ” she added.

The 57-year-old actor said he enjoyed working with a capable 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 put yourself in the hands of a capable director and I think in a film of this genre, no one knows that better than Siddharth. So to question Not much. I am working with him.” First time and he knows this kind of cinema very well. I just love the world that Siddharth creates.”

“Pathan” centers around Shah Rukh’s titular detective who races against time to stop a mercenary group called Outfit X from carrying out a terror attack on Indian soil.

The actor described his character as an easy-going guy who likes to do a lot of difficult things.

He said, “I think he is mischievous, he is tough but doesn’t wear it on his sleeve. He is trusting. He is honest and I think he thinks of India as his mother. “

On sharing the screen space with his co-star Deepika in films like “Om Shanti Om”, “Chennai Express” and “Happy New Year”, Shah Rukh said his character in the film is on many levels.

“You need someone of Deepika’s stature to be able to pull off a song sequence like this. ‘Besharam Rang’ And then you know, to be able to do the action, where she takes a guy and pulls him over and beats him up, that’s also tough enough to do.

“That kind of combination could have been achieved only with someone like Deepika. Then it’s a purely emotional thing, so there are two-three sequences in the film where you realize why is a balancing act. That’s what he is. A bad person or a good person. And the character has a huge weak side,” he said.

Shah Rukh called John a “gentle giant” who was an acquaintance before they became friends.

“I have known John since I came to Mumbai. He was one of my first friends, first acquaintance which later turned into friendship. I have known him for years, he is very shy, quiet and reclusive. I have met him.” There are times when he is doing a film or wants to do a film together. It (the film) happened by chance,” he said.

The actor praised John for playing the role of a villain in the film, which he said is rare in Hindi cinema.

“He was kind enough to accept a role where he’s really the bad guy. He’s a top star, he’s got his own franchise and his own action movies. Lots of guts and confidence in himself.” , especially when I look at the Hindi film landscape. Heroes don’t play bad guys, but I would love to play a bad guy. That’s why I have deep respect for him,” said Shah Rukh.

The actor said that it is his wish that the audience should love John’s character the most. “Pathan”.

“It’s a big challenge for someone like him. I hope, in fact, that when’Pathan’ Turns out, the most likable character in the film is John. I really wish because it takes a lot of guts to do what John has done.”

“Pathan” To be released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on January 25, 2023.

It is a part of filmmaker Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy universe which also stars Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif “Ek Tha Tiger” And “Tiger Zinda Hai” Also Hrithik Roshan “Warning”. is the third film in “tiger” The franchise is due to arrive in December.

Salman Khan will also make a special appearance in “Pathan”.

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