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Shah Rukh lands at Bollywood Parks Dubai for ‘Raees’

Superstar promotes his latest film and checks out his ‘Ra. One’-themed ride at the attraction

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parties over Pakistani artists working in Hindi films. Films that featured Pakistan actors faced the danger of releases being interrupte­d.

However, Khan refused to be drawn into any controvers­y during his Dubai visit and maintained that Mahira and his entire Raees team were exceptiona­lly talented and that all their efforts were directed at giving their roles their best shot.

He also refuted rumours that the song Zaalima was secretly shot in the UAE. However, he was quick to extol the wonders of this city.

“Just coming here feels wonderful. I love hanging out in this city and you are all so wonderful,” said Khan, adding that his sea-facing mansion at Palm Jumeirah was a haven of solitude. “Maybe today or tomorrow evening, I will invite my Raees team to chill out by the beach and I can make some egg burji [scramble] and have a relaxed evening with them,” said Khan.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays a police officer in added that Khan is one of the most humble actors in Bollywood. Following the press conference, Khan toured the rides at Bollywood Parks Dubai. He also met fans outside the Rajmahal theatre.

“I took the Ra. One ride and got myself a bit wet. My son AbRam is already here checking out the rides. If you find him, please bring him back to me,” he joked. Khan even hugged a few of his female fans and danced to the song Zaalima with them.

 ?? Clint Egbert/Gulf News ?? Shah Rukh Khan meets with fans at the ‘Raees’ promotion at Bollywood Parks Dubai yesterday.
Clint Egbert/Gulf News Shah Rukh Khan meets with fans at the ‘Raees’ promotion at Bollywood Parks Dubai yesterday.

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