Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s fan-following has no limits and over the years several actors have expressed their desire to work with him. Now, Pakistani actor and SRK’s co-star who played the role of the Bollywood superstar’s father in the film Om Shanti Om Javed Sheikh, has revealed that when asked to quote his fee for the movie, he only asked for Re 1.
Nevertheless, Javed’s statement invited flak from his fans in Pakistan and many lauded him for being passionate about his work and his willingness to work in an Indian film. ALSO READ | Deepika Padukone And Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Shanti Om Was Remade Into The Japanese Oumu Shanti Oumu?
Speaking to Gloss Etc, Javed mentioned, “Their manager came to me, said they needed to sign the contract. I said, ‘yes’. ‘What will be your fee?’ I said I won't take any money. The thing is that firstly it's a matter of honour for me that I am playing Shah Rukh's father in his biggest film ever. India has so many actors. You choose anyone and they will be ready to take on this role. But Shah Rukh and Farah Khan choosing me is a thing of honour for me. That's why, because of Farah and Shah Rukh, I will not take any money.”
Following an extensive discussion with the manager, Javed maintained, “You go and tell Shah Rukh I will take just one rupee. I'm not joking.”
Eventually, the team decided how much Javed should be paid. “When they sent me the first cheque, it was shocking itself," he said.
For those unaware, Om Shanti Om was released in 2007 and was directed by Farah Khan. The film also starred Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade and Kirron Kher. ALSO READ | Om Shanti Om Turns 13: Deepika Padukone Changes Her Name To ‘Shantipriya’ On Twitter, Instagram As She Celebrates Her Debut Film With Shah Rukh Khan
Javed Sheikh is a Pakistani actor and he has worked in Bollywood as well in movies like Jaan-E-Mann, Apne , Namastey London, and Yuvvraaj to name a few.
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