New Delhi: Audiences in theatres erupted in cheers as Salman Khan made a cameo as Tiger in the movie ‘Pathaan’. The Spy Universe of YRF includes Salman’s ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, and ‘Pathaan’ starring Shah Rukh. Given their level of fame and their presence on screen, the post-credit scene is increasingly emerging as a landmark in Hindi cinema.
Recently, the two actors talked about teaming together in their respective roles Tiger and Pathaan and in the YRF spy universe.
Talking about their on screen re-union, Salman Khan said, “For Shah Rukh and I to come together on the big screen, it always needed a special film and I’m glad Pathaan is that film. When we did Karan Arjun, it was a blockbuster and now, Pathaan, which is part of YRF’s Spy Universe, has also turned out to be a blockbuster. I’m aware that audiences love to see us together on screen and I’m happy that they have given us so much love in Pathaan. I was floored when Adi narrated the sequence to me and told me about his vision to bring us together on screen again.”
“His (Aditya Chopra’s) intention was to play to the gallery and give our fans and audiences what they wanted to see from us. Given how closely Adi has known Shah Rukh and me, he truly managed to capture how we are as personalities in the scenes. This is why people are loving us on screen. Also the way Sidharth executed the sequence and presented us was just brilliant. I’m happy for Shah Rukh and YRF for all the records that Pathaan is achieving. It is a huge win for Indian cinema that we are able to bring people back to the theatres after the pandemic,” he added.
Shah Rukh underlined the necessity of a special storyline in drawing them together. “Trust me when I say this, Salman and I have always wanted to act together but we were waiting for the right film, the right script because we both knew that there would be incredible excitement to see us on screen but we would have to deliver that promise to audiences because they love us so much. If not, they would be mighty dejected and it wouldn’t work for the project. Matlab fans ka sawaal hai, choti script pe nahi chodh sakte types,” SRK said.
“I know it was a long wait for fans to see us like this on screen and I’m glad that we have delivered a film that they are thoroughly enjoying. Besides this it’s too much fun with Bhai on sets. I had missed being with him on screen so it all turned out as it should…and that Tiger scarf I am keeping as a momento!!” he added.
MShah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham’s ‘Pathaan’ is still the top-grossing movie. Since its release on January 25, the Siddharth Anand-directed film has enjoyed a phenomenal run at the box office. At the global box office, the action-thriller has already surpassed the Rs 700 crore threshold.