Here’s why Dunki director Rajkumar Hirani had his eye mask and earplugs on when Shah Rukh Khan gave a shot

Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani marked their first collaboration with slice-of-life drama Dunki. It’s just been a day the movie released and it is garnering rave response. In a recent interview, Rajkumar Hirani shared working with SRK has been a long harboured dream. He also recalled how he was enamoured by his charm and had eyemask and earplugs on when King Khan gave a shot.

Rajkumar Hirani on working with Shah Rukh Khan

In an interview, the director recalled how he was impressed by SRK’s stint in Cikus and had to wait for 20 years to work with him. “I recall watching this series called Circus and I vividly remember the scene including the camera angle where one actor was performing and delivering a monologue. That time I didn’t know who he was but I loved his performance. I told myself once I passed out from school, I would approach him and make a film. It took me two years to graduate from the film institute and by that time, Shah Rukh Khan had become a huge star (laughs). So, I had to wait for 20 years to collaborate with him on a film”.

Rajkumar Hirani on working with SRK in Dunki

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Talking about what sets SRK apart from other actors, Hirani said, “I was enamoured by his charm. I would put on an eye mask and earplugs when he was giving a shot. Once he finished, my assistant would tell me ‘Sir shot khatam ho gaya hai,’ (the shot is over) and then I would open my eyes (laughs). Jokes apart, he is an amazing actor and an even better person.”

About Dunki

Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Dunki also stars Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Grover, Vikram Kochhar. Bollywood Bubble gave 4 stars to Rajkumar Hirani’s directorial venture. A part of the review read, “Dunki is an emotional drama that will surely hit all the right notes. The movie takes you on a joyous ride, showing the beautiful friendship of all four friends.”

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