Abraham, who played a negative role in the film, credited producer Aditya Chopra for always presenting him differently.
He said, “First ‘Dhoom’, then ‘New York’ and now this film. The way he has taken the film forward… Hats off to the producer. I think I am an action hero, but I think today Shah Rukh Khan is an action hero.” are heroes.” This is going to be my biggest film. Thanks to all the fans.”
On the experience of working with Shah Rukh and Deepika, Abraham said, “Shah Rukh is not an actor but an emotion. Have worked with Deepika before and it’s nice to see their growth.”
Deepika said she is overwhelmed with the love the film is receiving.
“It felt amazing. The love that we are getting. To experience this love that what the world is doing. That a film like this can bring so much celebration, it feels incredible. It feels like a festival. To keep the head down and keep going and then to see all the love, it’s worth it.”
Aanand talked about the challenge and “climate” of directing Shah Rukh Khan ahead of the film’s release.
“Directing Shah Rukh Khan is a responsibility. He is really like clay. As a director you will do whatever you want… It was also stressful because the atmosphere we had before the release of the film.”
“Pathan” is the fourth film in producer Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy universe after Salman Khan’s “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017) and “War” starring Hrithik Roshan (2019).
