Anushka Sharma will be romancing superstar Shah Rukh Khan in her next film and the actress says the icing on the cake for her is that it will be directed by Imtiaz Ali.
Sharma made her Bollywood debut opposite Khan in Aditya Chopra’s love story Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
The pair later worked in late filmmaker Yash Chopra’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan but weren’t paired as a couple.
“I had always wanted to do an out-and-out romantic film with Shah Rukh. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi wasn’t that romantic because for most part of the film I did not know who the guy was. The film with Imtiaz is sweet, happy, romantic,” Sharma said.
The actress says Ali’s understanding of relationships combined with Khan’s style of romance will be a treat to watch.
“Imtiaz understands man-woman relationship in an intense way. There is a growth in his characters during the course of the film... love teaches them. I think that’s the beauty of his romantic movies. Shah Rukh is the king of romance. He redefined love to an entire generation.
“His intensity as an actor and humility as a person is going to come across on screen. It’s a great opportunity for me to work with the king of romance and a director whose love stories are always so special and romantic,” Sharma added.
The Tamasha director has been long on Sharma’s wishlist because he played a part in her becoming an actress.
“I had never dreamt of becoming an actress but when I saw Jab We Met, I was so attracted to the film and to the character that Kareena [Kapoor Khan] played. I felt this was cool and something I could do. That happened because it was such a strong character. That’s why Imtiaz is a very special person,” she said.
The duo is currently working on Sharma’s character.
“I am doing some readings with Imtiaz right now. He is a very insightful person. He understands his characters so well and I love working on my characters as it gives me a real high. Imtiaz is so involved with me on developing my role, I am very happy. I hope we are able to create something special for the audience,” Sharma added.
The as-yet-untitled movie will go into production next month.
