Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji has recalled Shah Rukh Khan, who fronted the 2011 superhero film Ra.One which was packed with visual effects (VFX).
Shah Rukh Khan made an extended cameo in Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra. The Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer may have opened to mixed reviews but Khan’s appearance is one of the highlights of the epic action-adventure fantasy movie.
The 39-year-old filmmaker recalled the star, who fronted the 2011 superhero film Ra.One which was packed with visual effects (VFX), not only understood his struggle of making a tentpole spectacle movie but also backed his vision.
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“I believe that as he has made a lot of visual effects films, he knows the struggle in making that kind of a film. He appreciated the journey I was on and knew how difficult it would be. He felt that if he can give a little support to the vision, he should do it,” he said.
Released on September 9, Brahmastra follows the story of Shiva (Ranbir), a DJ, who sets out on a journey with his love interest Isha (Alia) to unearth the origins of his special powers and discovers his connection to a secret community called Brahmansh, led by Guruji (Amitabh Bachchan).
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