Shah Rukh Khan, dominated the box office in 2023. Before this, some of his movies did not connect well with audiences. In a recent revelation, Shah Rukh Khan candidly discussed how trade experts had written him off as an actor during the challenging phases of his career. Notably, one of his films that faced disappointment at the box office was Aanand L. Rai’s ‘Zero.’
Despite featuring a star-studded cast and Shah Rukh portraying a dwarf character for the first time, the film did not meet expectations. Despite the commercial outcome, Shah Rukh Khan and Aanand L Rai continue to maintain a resilient and positive relationship.
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In a recent interview with Mashable India, Anand L Rai disclosed that he and Shah Rukh Khan had disagreements on the sets of ‘Zero.’ When questioned about the substantial budget, Rai mentioned, “I would fight on this. He is a king, and I would think, ‘Why so much money?’” In ‘Zero,’ Shah Rukh Khan portrayed a vertically challenged character, and behind-the-scenes footage revealed that each shot had to be filmed five times to meet the visual effects studio’s requirements. It’s worth noting that the film was produced by SRK’s Red Chillies Productions.
In reflecting on the making of ‘Zero,’ Anand L Rai shared, “The making of that one film was like making five movies because we would have to take every shot five times. After Shah Rukh saw me for the first 3-4 days, he told me, ‘You don’t stress about anything, I will do it.’ I would say, ‘Sir, you will get tired.’” Rai also spoke about Shah Rukh’s exceptional work ethic, noting that while a machine might fail, Shah Rukh does not. “He can give the same shot the same way five times,” Rai added.
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