‘Zero’ Trailer Launch: SRK on Deepika and Priyanka’s Weddings

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The cast of Zero poses for the camera.
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The trailer of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Zero releases on 2 November coinciding with King Khan’s birthday. The film also stars Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif and is directed by Aanand L Rai. The trailer was launched at an event at IMAX Wadala in Mumbai. Since a portion of the film was shot in Meerut, the filmmakers recreated a part of the city at the venue as well.

Zero stars Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif and is directed by Aanand L Rai.

The story follows Bauaa Singh, a vertically challenged man who falls in love with a superstar.

The film will have guest appearances by several stars, most notably Salman Khan and the late Sridevi.

Zero releases on 21 December.

Aanand L Rai Shares a New 'Zero' Poster

Director Aanand L Rai has shared a new poster from the film with the sweetest birthday message for SRK: “Duaaon ki agar shakl hoti to uske gaalon pe bhi kya aise hi dimple padte? uss hasi ke naam jiski hasi se laakhon ke chehron pe hasi aajaati hai! Janamdin mubarak Khan Saab”.

SRK Greets Fans With AbRam

Shah Rukh Khan came to Mannat to greet his fans once again, and this time, he got along AbRam as well.

The Stage Is Set!

The trailer launch of Zero being released on SRK’s birthday promises to be one of the biggest. Meerut city has been recreated at IMAX Wadala in Mumbai.

The Trailer of 'Zero' Is Here!

The makers have released the much-awaited trailer of the film, starring Shah Rukh Khan.

SRK on Playing Bauua In 'Zero'

At the trailer launch, SRK was asked about how easy or difficult it was for him to play the role of a vertically challenged person. The actor said that Anushka Sharma - who has a neurological condition ‘Cerebral Palsy’ in the film - had a more challenging role to play.

“It was easier for me. It was more difficult for Anushka. To pull that off is tough as you can go wrong by over or under doing it. We had freedom to do our things. Rest was done by VFX. But hats off to the girls for the patience as it took time,” says Shah Rukh Khan.

On shedding his stereotypical image of a star for his role in Zero, SRK said,

People offer me roles and say we don’t want SRK. Reinvention is nothing, once you’re stereotyped, you are stereotyped. But Aanand wanted to change everything. Mujhe chota kar diya, bubbly Anushka to chair pe daal diya. (He made me play a vertically challenged man and Anushka is playing a wheelchair-bound woman). And Katrina is playing a contradictory character. It was a challenge for Aanand to get all 3 stars to get out of their comfort zone.
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Anushka Sharma Talks About Her Character

While everyone has been asking Shah Rukh about his role as a vertically challenged person, Anushka Sharma - who has a neurological condition ‘Cerebral Palsy’ in the film - talks about her journey.

I mean a character who has cerebral palsy, the only way I could emote was by just being centred on the chair. I used to spend all my time sitting on the chair. As an actor, you want to take up a challenge. It was difficult and rewarding for me. I was very nervous as I didn’t want to let down the character.

Anushka was styled by Anaita Shroff Adajania for the grand trailer launch.

Anushka also spoke about working with director, Aanand L Rai.

“Aanand is an easy-going director. We have done things that we are doing for the first time. That shows his confidence and it makes it easier for actors. He is loving as a person and you don't feel like you are working. It was something tough but he made it really simple,” says Anushka Sharma.

Katrina Kaif On Playing a Superstar

Katrina Kaif says Zero was a special film for her.

"The profession is same but not personality. Honestly, it was an incredible journey. New journey where I learnt so much. Aanand sir was there with me throughout. It was a different and special film," said Katrina Kaif.

SRK Talks About Salman Khan Working In 'Zero'

Debunking news reports about Salman Khan being approached for the role of Bauua in Zero, SRK said, “It is not true that he approached many actors. He had spoken to Katrina Kaif. But Salman called me and said ek film aaya hai tu kar le. He suggested the song that we did together. But the reason he did that song was because he wanted to be a part of it”.

Fun Moments From The Trailer Launch of 'Zero'

Aamir Khan Asked Me Why I Keep Thinking Like I'm a Loser: SRK

Shah Rukh recalls a conversation he had with Thugs of Hindostan actor Aamir Khan.

“I feel like a loser all the time. I met Aamir Khan a few days back and he asked me why I keep thinking like that. After conversing (with him), I realised he thinks in the same way,” said Shah Rukh.

SRK Talks About Deepika-Ranveer and Priyanka-Nick's Upcoming Wedding

Speaking about the upcoming weddings in Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I am really happy about Deepika and Ranveer. I called her and wished her. Whenever someone gets married, it is a happy time. You feel like hugging them and blessing them”.

When asked about Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ wedding, SRK said, “Mashallah sab shaadi kar rahe hai. Main kya karu begani shaadi mein abdullah deewana”.

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Published: 02 Nov 2018,12:16 PM IST

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