With the highly anticipated project Pathaan, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to make a massive comeback to the silver screen as a leading man. Siddharth Anand directs the film, which is billed as the fourth installment in Yash Raj Film’s much-lauded spy universe. Deepika Padukone plays the female lead, and John Abraham plays the lead antagonist in the mega-budget film, which stars Shah Rukh Khan in the titular role. Pathaan’s official trailer, which was released on Tuesday, January 10, went viral on social media.
On January 14, Saturday, the much-anticipated Pathaan official trailer was shown on Dubai’s famous building, the Burj Khalifa. The event was attended by superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who lit up the venue with his magnetic presence. The Bollywood superstar joined his fans in celebrating the moment the Pathaan trailer was shown on the Burj Khalifa. In the venue, he also danced with the other performers and fans for the film’s ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’ song. During the performance, Shah Rukh Khan was also seen taking pictures with the audience.
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For the Pathaan trailer screening event at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the Badshah of Bollywood looked as dapper as ever in an all-black ensemble that included a leather jacket, a matching t-shirt, and trousers. Shah Rukh Khan completed his look with beige shoes, statement goggles, and a necklace. The celebrated star’s pictures and videos from the event are currently trending on social media.
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According to recent reports, Pathaan’s producers are planning large promotional events for the highly anticipated film starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. The Burj Khalifa event kicked off the promotional activities. However, due to work commitments, both leading lady Deepika Padukone and antagonist John Abraham were unable to attend the grand event. However, the entire Pathaan cast and crew are expected to attend other promotional events in Mumbai, Delhi, and other major Indian cities. More exciting promo videos, including character introductions for the three main characters, are expected to be released ahead of the release.
Meanwhile, in the most recent video posted by the YRF Instagram account, director Siddharth Anand discussed his ambitious project. Pathaan, according to the talented filmmaker, will be a high-octane action film with some brutal action sequences starring Shah Rukh Khan and the main antagonist John Abraham. The director stated that the duo’s fight sequences will be the film’s main highlights.
However, Siddharth Anand also stated that the film’s leading lady, Deepika Padukone, will play an equally important role. He also stated that the film will feature numerous bike stunts, fight sequences on the train, and electrifying jujitsu stunts. The director also revealed that the team spent around two years preparing for the highly anticipated film. He also revealed that Shah Rukh Khan grew his hair long for the film in just three months.