Shah Rukh Khan begins filming ‘Raees’

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has begun shooting filmmaker Rahul Dholakia’s next project Raees.

The 49-year-old actor will be seen sharing the screen with Pakistani actress Mahira Khan.

“First day on Raees. Hot, but heartening. And KKR [Kolkata Knight Riders] starts its match. Go boys. Cheering you from the sets,” Khan tweeted.

In Raees, which will release on Eid next year, Khan will be seen in the role of a gangster based in Gujarat. Nawazuddin Siddiqui also stars in the action-packed thriller.