Shah Rukh Khan Reveals Pathaan Is Something He Was Looking For 30 Years

Shah Rukh Khan says Pathaan is the kind of film he wanted to do for 30 years in industry

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan completed 30 grandiose years in Bollywood. Starting his film career with Deewana in 1992 after featuring in two television serials. On the big day of marking three decades in the industry, King Khan made it more special for his fans by announcing the release date and unveiling the first look of his upcoming film Pathaan. Later, the actor also went live on Instagram to share some updates. Talking about his career and films Shah Rukh Khan revealed that Pathaan is something he wanted to do for 30 years.

The rugged look of Shah Rukh Caught everyone’s attention when the motion poster was unveiled. Mr. Khan didn’t star in any movie after Raees and now he drops a big surprise announcing three films. During the live interaction, Shah Rukh Khan spoke about his upcoming movie Pathaan. 

He said: “I just told them (Aditya and Siddharth) that I have not worked for a year or more, took a hiatus because I wasn’t enjoying the process of filmmaking, which is more important to me than the film itself. When we started shooting Pathaan, it was a lot of fun. It is an action film with wonderful co-actors Deepika Padukone, John Abraham and Ashutosh Rana among others. It is the kind of film I wanted to do for 30 years. I always thought of myself as somebody who can do some cool action stuff. So, I think my impression about Pathaan is that what I really wanted to do when I first came to Mumbai, hopefully I have achieved that in Pathaan as an actor.”

He further added: “I enjoyed it. Fun having to do action. It is a little late (referring to his age). At the age of 56, I am being macho and solid, trying to make it work. Siddharth and the whole action team has put in a lot of hard work. Hopefully, it will work.”

Shah Rukh Khan recalled how director Siddharth approached him for Pathaan. “I remember Siddharth narrating a lot of films to me. Unfortunately, we could not find the right time to collaborate for years. He had this title called Pathaan with him. And he would tell me that, ‘Sir, maine film ready kar li hai.’ One fine day, when we could not work on the two scripts he narrated, he sent me a sweet message, which read, ‘I have this title. I have not been able to get a film with you. Now, please take the title and make a film whenever you want.’ The film has had a long journey. And soon, you all will be able to see it,” he said.

Pathan is Aditya Chopra’s spy universe movie slated to release on 25th January 2023. The movie also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham along with Shah Rukh Khan. Directed by Siddharth Anand the action drama is produced under the banners of Yash Raj Films. 

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