Rahul Dholakia Reveals Why He Chose Shahrukh Khan To Play The Lead In Raees!

While the trailer of Shahrukh Khan's much awaited film Raees is all set to be out tomorrow, filmmaker Rahul Dholakia is happy that his upcoming film is finally set to hit the big screens after waiting for about one and a half years. The SRK starrer has already created a huge buzz among the audience with its intriguing posters and the power-packed teasers.

During an interaction with Mumbai Mirror when Rahul was asked about the development of the film, he said, "I don't use the word 'great' to describe my work, so I'll simply say I'm quite happy with the way the film has shaped up. For me, the journey has always been more important than the end result and this one which has spanned almost five years for me has been fascinating."

He further added that he was impatient and anxious after the first schedule of the film as SRK went on to complete his two films Dilwale and Fan. He was quoted saying, "I might have been but when he resumed work after seven months, he was completely in sync from day one, not a word, move or mood out of character. Shah Rukh assures me picture achchi bani hai and from the makers to the actors and technicians retained their initial enthusiasm and conviction."

When quizzed about why he wanted King Khan in particular as the leading role, he reasoned, "I told him there's a line in the film which describes the protagonist Raees and is apt for him too. Instantly he quipped, 'Baniye ka dimag aur miya bhai ki daring' and I was amazed at how quickly he'd grasped the gist of the film and his role."

Raees is an important film for SRK as he is looking for an image break in the industry and Rahul further opened up, "There's nothing of SRK in Raees, not even his trademark gesture. In my film when he lifts his hand, it is to slap someone."

Well, after hearing all these words, we just can't wait to see the trailer which promises to be an exciting ride which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Mahira Khan!