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SRK: Why did shahrukh khan play the villain in 'Darr'? Said- 'Didn't look like swiss chocolate'
Bollywood badshah shahrukh khan was honored with the Pardo alla Carriera Award during the Locarno Film festival 2024. During this event, SRK also spoke openly about the villain character he played in his film 'Darr' and told which director told him that he did not look like swiss chocolate. This was the reason why he got the role of a villain in the film 'Darr'.
Bollywood's romance king Shahrukh Khan recently spoke openly about the many struggles he faced at the beginning of his career during the Locarno Film festival 2024. During this, he presented a true story with sharp criticism of director yash Chopra and also told how and why he was chosen to play a villain in the film 'Darr'.
How did he get the villain's role in 'Darr'
According to media reports, during the 77th Locarno Film festival, Shah Rukh Khan recalled his experience when director yash Chopra commented on his looks. The director had described him as different from other actors and said that he does not look like 'Swiss chocolate'. This is what inspired him to play villainous roles, including his role in yash Chopra's Darr, which was shot in Switzerland. When director yash Chopra went to actor SRK with the script of the film 'Darr' and told him "I want to cast you in a love story. But in this, you have to play the role of a villain."
SRK's signature pose
However, regarding the cast in the film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' directed by director Aditya Chopra, Shahrukh jokingly said, "I am now a swiss chocolate boy." During this, SRK gave his signature pose and won everyone's hearts. Shahrukh thanked choreographer saroj khan for his signature pose because it was she who helped SRK improve his signature pose.
Upcoming film 'King'
At the same festival, shahrukh khan spoke openly about his upcoming much-awaited action film 'King' directed by Sujoy Ghosh. He said that he needs more fitness to do action scenes in this film. In Sujoy Ghosh's directed 'King', Shahrukh Khan will be seen in important roles along with his daughter Suhana Khan and actor abhishek Bachchan. Apart from this, SRK fans can also check out his upcoming film 'Pathan vs Tiger' which is also eagerly awaited.