Director Rahul Dholakia's initial laughter-inducing idea to cast Shah Rukh Khan in 'Raees' eventually gained traction with producer Farhan Akhtar.

Director Rahul Dholakia shared that his idea of casting Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role of the crime drama 'Raees' was initially met with laughter from producers. Despite this, after approaching producer Farhan Akhtar, the project gained traction. Dholakia had always envisioned Khan for the role, while Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui declined the part. Ultimately, working with Khan proved to be a transformative experience for Dholakia.

October 20, 2024
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