Anand L Rai, known for bringing slice-of-life cinema back to Bollywood, recently discussed his experience working with Shah Rukh Khan on ‘Zero’. In an interview, he praised Shah Rukh as a "fighter" and noted that their relationship remains strong despite the film's lacklustre box office performance.
Asked if his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan changed after ‘Zero’, Raksha Bandhan director Anand L Rai responded, "No, never. With an actor and star like Shah Rukh, it’s never just about the films. Working on ‘Zero’ was one of the best experiences of my life with him, as it was more than filmmaking; it was about understanding life."
"He taught us about life over the years. If there's one thing I learned from him, it's how to be a fighter. Shah Rukh is a true magician, always bouncing back and forging his own path. Our relationship remains unchanged; someone like Shah Rukh Khan doesn’t let hits or flops alter his equation."
Anand L Rai debuted with the thriller ‘Strangers’ (2008) and gained fame with ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ (2011), ‘Raanjhanaa’ (2013), and ‘Tanu Weds Manu: Returns’ (2015). His latest directorial is ‘Raksha Bandhan’, featuring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar. Rai recently produced ‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’, a romantic-thriller starring Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, and Sunny Kaushal, directed by Jayprad Desai and written by Kanika Dhillon.
