Aanand L Rai reveals what is affecting SRK after the failure of ‘JHMS’

Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ had failed badly at the box office. The movie which was expected to be one of the biggest hits of the year, turned out to be one of the disasters of the year. While ‘JHMS’ didn’t impress much, Shah Rukh Khan fans are having high expectations from Aanand L Rai’s next.

Recently, while talking to Mid-day about the box office failure of SRK’s movie, Rai revealed that box office numbers are not something that is affecting the superstar. But, what affects him is that he might be losing the love of people. When Rai was asked if the failure of ‘JHMS’ has put him under pressure, the director said, “Not at all! I filter it out, and replace it with excitement. We are aware that his films haven’t worked. It’s there in front of us, we can’t deny that. Box-office collections don’t affect him as much. Bank account deposits is the last thing on his mind. What affects him is that he might be losing the love of people.”

Well, Rai is confident that he will be able to rectify SRK’s relationship with the audience with his film. He said, “With our film, I know I will rectify his relationship with the audience. I can sense what people are seeking. I will be honest to my craft and will work hard for my audience. I won’t let the reactions to his last films cloud my head right now. I am here to deliver and I will do a damn good job of it. Right now, we are having fun at work and I won’t let anything change that.” (Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan to have a double role in Aanand L Rai’s next?)

The untitled film also stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma, and it will be hitting the screens in December 2018.

Murtuza Iqbal

‘Eat Sleep Bollywood Repeat’ is his life Mantra. Dance is his first love and Rani Mukerji is his eternal crush. He is someone who loves being himself, and as for the ones who don’t agree, his reply? “Talk to my hand!”