Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham starrer actioner ‘Pathaan’ has broken all records at the box office. The film has crossed the mark of Rs. 500 crores in just five days and it is just unstoppable. On Monday, a success event for the film was held in Mumbai and it was attended by SRK, Deepika, John, and director Sidharth Anand. The actress, while talking about Pathaan’s massive success, got emotional and broke down in tears. Deepika said the film's success almost feels like a festival.
Speaking to the media, the 37-year-old actress shared how she felt after she visited Mumbai’s iconic Gaiety Galaxy theatre to see the audience's reaction and said it was surreal. ‘An emotional’ Deepika stated, “It felt amazing. We had been doing indoor screening for days but finally, I got a chance to get out. I wanted to go on the day of the film’s release but that could not happen. To experience this kind of love, especially when what the world has been through, the fact that a movie like this that can bring people together, that it can bring so much joy and celebration that it almost feels like a festival.” ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut Brutally TROLLED Over Her 'India Biased Towards Khans And Muslim Actors’ Comment Amid Pathaan’s Success; Netizen Says ‘Stop Spreading Hate'
She added, “When you work honestly and with integrity when you put your head down and just keep going. Then when you see this love and appreciation and get rewarded like this, then it all seems worth it.”
At the event, the leggy lass also gave a sweet kiss to Shah Rukh on the cheek and their chemistry on the stage stole the show. Also, SRK’s bromance with John left everyone in awe of their strong bond. ‘Pathaan’ marked SRK and Deepika Padukone's fourth project together after delivering hits like Om Shanti Om, Happy New Year, and Chennai Express. Bankrolled by Yash Raj Films, the movie was released on 25 January 2023.