Model-actress Aditi Govitrikar is a known name in the field of modelling. She also did a handful of films which includes Shah Rukh Khan’s 2005 film Paheli. Besides being a learning experience for Govitrikar, the Amol Palekar directorial also lent her an insight into the greatness of Shah Rukh Khan, a man like none, as per Govitrikar.
During a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Govitrikar revisited being on the set of Paheli, a film which was India’s official Oscar entry in 2005. She shared, “I got to learn a lot, not only from Shah Rukh and Rani Mukerji but also from Anupam Kher. Shah Rukh was the actor and the producer, so he had double duties to fulfil, yet the way he handled everything…the respect and dignity that he gives to you as a human being, I don’t think I have met anyone else till today who makes you feel like he does.”
Govitrikar added that when Shah Rukh interacts with someone, he gives a person undivided attention. “If you are talking to him, he makes you feel ki bas aap hi ho. He doesn’t get distracted. That is fantastic.”
The model-actor also shared Rani Mukerji’s process of preparing herself before a shot. She shared, “She (Rani) used to sit for 2-3 minutes and think what needs to be done in the scene and then do it instantly. She was never hyper.”
Paheli, the fantasy film, was India’s official entry for the Academy Award’s Best Foreign Language Film category. It had SRK in the role of a shape-shifting ghost, who is so mesmerised by a new bride Lachi (Rani) that he takes the form of her husband, who leaves for his business just after marriage. It also starred Juhi Chawla, Rani Mukerji, Anupam Kher, Suniel Shetty and Rajpal Yadav. Amitabh Bachchan had a special appearance in the movie.
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‘Shah Rukh Khan treats everyone with respect and dignity, haven’t met anyone like him’: Paheli co-actor Aditi Govitrikar – The Indian Express
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