Here's what we know about Mahira Khan's 'Raees' so far

Shah Rukh Khan-starrer finally on the floors and is being shot in Mumbai


Web Desk January 29, 2015
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer finally on the floors and is being shot in Mumbai. PHOTO: PUBLICITY

MUMBAI: Mahira Khan's much-talked about project Raees, starring Shah Rukh Khan, is finally on the floors and is being shot in Mumbai, Bollywood website Koimoi.com reported on Thursday.

It is believed that the film is set in the 1980s era and its sets are being constructed at 'film city'. The sets are a replica of the older structures of Ahmadabad.

Director Rahul Dholakia was keen on recreating old Havelis from the town with intricate wooden designs.

Also, considering that there are some crucial action scenes to be shot, a set is much better than the real location.

Shah Rukh will be playing the role of a gangster in the film, whereas Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a cop.

Mahira Khan will take the mantle as the female lead, making the film appealing to both Pakistani and Indian audience.

Earlier, it was reported that the shooting for Raees was scheduled to begin sometime in March.



RELATED POST: All Mahira Khan needs is a little bit of luck

COMMENTS (5)

sayantan | 9 years ago | Reply Hit in Pakistan? R u kidding me? Who wants a hit in Pakistan for 2cr? It doesn't matter even a srk film doesn't release in Pakistan
sana sarkar | 9 years ago | Reply

@FJ: she wont have to, its a character driven role, the whole point of casting her was because the role demanded the actor to have a certain diction and credibility while mouthing Urdu-Hindi dialogues, they wont demean that by making her do item numbers or they would've cast any other resident Bollywood glam doll. The director of this movie also has a reputation of making serious meaningful films with social relevance.

VIEW MORE COMMENTS
Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ