Work with SRK: Pardes

What does he say?

Signing Shah Rukh today is a big responsibility [ unfortunately SRK had to withdraw from Subash Ghai's Homeland due to date problems ] because he’s evolved into a great actor who has simultaneously maintained the status of a superstar. That’s a rare combination. But then,
Shah Rukh is no ordinary actor. He’s intelligent, dedicated and talented enough to shine even
in a bad film. Also, he’s a delight to work with. He’s very childlike and a charmer who can coax a smile out of you even when you’re angry and convince you to do things his way (Smiles fondly). He’s matured and today he will not be influenced by anybody. He’s completely capable of looking after himself and his career. We may not have worked together after Pardes but through Taal and Yaadein my relationship with him never fractured. I look on him as a younger brother. There are a few actors in the industry with whom I share more than professional ties. Jackie, Anil and Shah Rukh are three of them.