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Shah Rukh hints at 'bigger, better' Pathaan 2; John says King Khan not an actor but an emotion

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Published : Jan 30, 2023, 6:01 PM IST

Updated : Jan 30, 2023, 6:57 PM IST

Shahrukh Khan, owing the success of the movie to his fans, said that they have been his greatest support. "All of you who are showering us with so much love today through this event, I thank you all on behalf of Deepika, John, Sid, and Kjo," he said.

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Mumbai: Shahrukh Khan on Sunday hinted at a 'bigger, better Pathaan 2' while speaking at a press conference held to celebrate the success of his latest blockbuster movie Pathaan. Khan thanked his fans for all the love that the movie has received. "All of you who are showering us with so much love today through this event, I thank you all on behalf of Deepika, John, Sid, and Kjo. I want to say a big thank you for all the love you have given to Pathaan," King Khan said while speaking to his audience. He thanked everyone who supported the movie despite 'all the problems that came its way'.

"It is a big day for me, my family, my co-actors, and friends. Fortunately or unfortunately, celebrities' personal lives get entangled with their professional lives. And we have not seen such good times in a long time. So Inshahallah, I am thankful for this opportunity that came my way. I am thankful to the makers of this film and everyone who worked for it," Khan said.

Showering praises at Khan, John Abraham, who played the antagonist in the movie, said, "The way Pathaan has been mounted, it is amazing, Shahrukh Khan is not an actor anymore, he is an emotion." Praising King Khan and his element that he continues to flaunt 'even at this age', John Abraham said that he feels grateful to have worked with Shahrukh. Abraham also said that the action sequences in the movie performed by Shahrukh were also effortless.

Shahrukh Khan, owing the success of the movie to his fans, said that they have been his greatest support. "I am lucky to have the love that all of you give to me. I come to my balcony when I am sad and I go there when I am sad," Shahrukh said while referring to his balcony Mannat's balcony in Mumbai, from where he generally waves and talks to his fans.

Taking a moment to appreciate John Abraham, Khan said that the best thing in Pathaan is Jim played by John. "It is difficult to play a negative role. John is the backbone of the movie. He has aced the role and the character of the villain, which is not an easy thing to do. The action sequences have also been done with such excellence," Shahrukh said.

"It feels incredible that the movie has been received so well. It feels like a celebration," actress Deepika Padukone said. Speaking about her chemistry with King Khan, Deepika said that she owes her confidence to Shahrukh. "Shahrukh has given me confidence. I don't think he knows that but its because of his support right from Om Shanti Om that I am so confident today. To know that he will always be there to support me gives me assurance," she said. Khan also owed his confidence to his co-actors.

Director Siddharth Anand meanwhile said that directing Shah Rukh is a responsibility. "He is like clay. You can effortlessly mold him into any character. But it also is a responsibility to direct him because he's just so perfect at what he does," he said.

Pathaan has become the "highest opening weekend" grosser in the history of Hindi cinema with earnings of Rs 542 crore in five days. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), in the five-day extended weekend for Republic Day "Pathaan" registered Rs 60.75 crore net in India (Hindi Rs 58.5 crore, all dubbed versions Rs 2.25 crore), taking the India gross to Rs 70 crore. The overseas gross on day five stands at Rs 42 crore, taking the total collection on its fourth day of release to Rs 112 crore gross.

Mumbai: Shahrukh Khan on Sunday hinted at a 'bigger, better Pathaan 2' while speaking at a press conference held to celebrate the success of his latest blockbuster movie Pathaan. Khan thanked his fans for all the love that the movie has received. "All of you who are showering us with so much love today through this event, I thank you all on behalf of Deepika, John, Sid, and Kjo. I want to say a big thank you for all the love you have given to Pathaan," King Khan said while speaking to his audience. He thanked everyone who supported the movie despite 'all the problems that came its way'.

"It is a big day for me, my family, my co-actors, and friends. Fortunately or unfortunately, celebrities' personal lives get entangled with their professional lives. And we have not seen such good times in a long time. So Inshahallah, I am thankful for this opportunity that came my way. I am thankful to the makers of this film and everyone who worked for it," Khan said.

Showering praises at Khan, John Abraham, who played the antagonist in the movie, said, "The way Pathaan has been mounted, it is amazing, Shahrukh Khan is not an actor anymore, he is an emotion." Praising King Khan and his element that he continues to flaunt 'even at this age', John Abraham said that he feels grateful to have worked with Shahrukh. Abraham also said that the action sequences in the movie performed by Shahrukh were also effortless.

Shahrukh Khan, owing the success of the movie to his fans, said that they have been his greatest support. "I am lucky to have the love that all of you give to me. I come to my balcony when I am sad and I go there when I am sad," Shahrukh said while referring to his balcony Mannat's balcony in Mumbai, from where he generally waves and talks to his fans.

Taking a moment to appreciate John Abraham, Khan said that the best thing in Pathaan is Jim played by John. "It is difficult to play a negative role. John is the backbone of the movie. He has aced the role and the character of the villain, which is not an easy thing to do. The action sequences have also been done with such excellence," Shahrukh said.

"It feels incredible that the movie has been received so well. It feels like a celebration," actress Deepika Padukone said. Speaking about her chemistry with King Khan, Deepika said that she owes her confidence to Shahrukh. "Shahrukh has given me confidence. I don't think he knows that but its because of his support right from Om Shanti Om that I am so confident today. To know that he will always be there to support me gives me assurance," she said. Khan also owed his confidence to his co-actors.

Director Siddharth Anand meanwhile said that directing Shah Rukh is a responsibility. "He is like clay. You can effortlessly mold him into any character. But it also is a responsibility to direct him because he's just so perfect at what he does," he said.

Pathaan has become the "highest opening weekend" grosser in the history of Hindi cinema with earnings of Rs 542 crore in five days. According to Yash Raj Films (YRF), in the five-day extended weekend for Republic Day "Pathaan" registered Rs 60.75 crore net in India (Hindi Rs 58.5 crore, all dubbed versions Rs 2.25 crore), taking the India gross to Rs 70 crore. The overseas gross on day five stands at Rs 42 crore, taking the total collection on its fourth day of release to Rs 112 crore gross.

Last Updated : Jan 30, 2023, 6:57 PM IST
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