A poster from Fan featuring Shah Rukh Khan
Mumbai:
Producer Vivek Vaswani, who has known actor Shah Rukh Khan for over 25 years, says that if the actor's upcoming film Fan strikes the right chord, it may become the biggest hit of his career. Mr Vaswani, who produced Shah Rukh's Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and Josh, hopes that the charm of the actor's earlier films is re-created with his upcoming drama. (Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan Says, 'Bollywood Films Don't Always Need Song and Dance')
"I hope the old Shah Rukh Khan is back (with Fan). I don't know on which holiday he went after Ra.One. We want to see the old Shah Rukh of Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and Darr," Mr Vaswani told PTI.
Directed by Maneesh Sharma, Fan features the 50-year-old actor in the double role of a superstar and his lookalike fan.
Vivek Vaswani, who lived with the Chennai Express star when he was an aspiring actor in Mumbai, says the movie can turn either way depending on how good the content is.
"See, if Shah Rukh pulls it off, then nothing like it. I have a friend who watches films 'first day first show' and tells me a good analysis of how the film will do, business and the audience reaction wise. So, if people of his generation are disappointed with the film, then it won't work," he said.
"But, if they are not, then it will be the biggest hit of his career. It'll go either this way or that way. The trailer is good. Everyone is keenly awaiting the new Shah Rukh, including Shah Rukh himself," he added.
Even though he has produced films starring Shah Rukh and shares a good bond with the Dilwale actor, Vivek Vaswani has no intention of directing SRK in a film.
"I don't have the financial stability to direct films. It is a completely different ball game today. I am very much happy helping my friends, acting as a consultant for movies.
I gave three back-to-back hits in the 90s and I am content with that. Till this date, people thank me for Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, even Shah Rukh. But I never intend to make films," the director said.
Mr Vaswani will do a cameo in filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film Buddha In A Traffic Jam.
Fan, meanwhile, releases on Friday.
"I hope the old Shah Rukh Khan is back (with Fan). I don't know on which holiday he went after Ra.One. We want to see the old Shah Rukh of Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and Darr," Mr Vaswani told PTI.
Directed by Maneesh Sharma, Fan features the 50-year-old actor in the double role of a superstar and his lookalike fan.
Vivek Vaswani, who lived with the Chennai Express star when he was an aspiring actor in Mumbai, says the movie can turn either way depending on how good the content is.
"See, if Shah Rukh pulls it off, then nothing like it. I have a friend who watches films 'first day first show' and tells me a good analysis of how the film will do, business and the audience reaction wise. So, if people of his generation are disappointed with the film, then it won't work," he said.
"But, if they are not, then it will be the biggest hit of his career. It'll go either this way or that way. The trailer is good. Everyone is keenly awaiting the new Shah Rukh, including Shah Rukh himself," he added.
Even though he has produced films starring Shah Rukh and shares a good bond with the Dilwale actor, Vivek Vaswani has no intention of directing SRK in a film.
"I don't have the financial stability to direct films. It is a completely different ball game today. I am very much happy helping my friends, acting as a consultant for movies.
I gave three back-to-back hits in the 90s and I am content with that. Till this date, people thank me for Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, even Shah Rukh. But I never intend to make films," the director said.
Mr Vaswani will do a cameo in filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film Buddha In A Traffic Jam.
Fan, meanwhile, releases on Friday.
