Shahrukh Khan‘Pathan’ is doing exceptionally well at the box office. The film which opened to an overwhelming response on 25th January has emerged as a blockbuster. Brutal fight with Shahrukh’s character Pathan John abrahamKa, the anti-hero gym in Dubai was made possible because for the first time in the world, the entire path to Burj Khalifa was closed for any film.
Director Siddharth Anand has revealed that a popular location in Dubai was cordoned off for the first time to help the team shoot an action sequence. He added, “The most difficult action to execute in Pathan – one is on top of a moving train, one is in mid-air with planes, one is in Dubai which takes place on the boulevard around Burj Khalifa which no Hollywood film can do.” Pai Hai to do so. It seemed impossible to shoot this sequence in Dubai. But Dubai police and authorities made it possible for us.”
He says, “My friends, who live in Boulevard, came and told me that they have got circular on this day, between this time, you will not be able to reach Boulevard, so please plan your days. And they were amazed. That – oh my god… it’s for my movie!”
Siddharth continues, “I said I can’t believe it and it wouldn’t have been possible if they didn’t agree with our point of view and support us wholeheartedly. So I want to thank the Dubai Police and the authorities in Dubai. “
About Pathan
The espionage action thriller has broken several box office records since its release on January 25. Shah Rukh said that the overwhelming love coming his way for Pathan has more than compensated for his time away from films. This is the fourth film in producer Aditya Chopra’s ambitious Spy Universe. Salman Khan“Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), and “War”, starring Hrithik Roshan (2019). Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.
The film revolves around a secret agent who undertakes a dangerous mission. Also, Salman Khan reprises his role as Tiger from the Tiger franchise.
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