Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan releases on the same day as Ajay Devgn’s Son Of Sardaar in UK cinemas next Tuesday and the superstar says he is amused with the row over the two films, especially when everything had been sorted almost a year ago.
Ajay Devgn has filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that Yash Raj Films, the makers of JTHJ, have been blocking the release of his film SOS in certain theaters in India.
According to Khan, the release date was locked a year ago and the screens were also booked than. “I find it amusing. This has been decided since a year. They (makers of Son of Sardaar) must have also known, so what is the problem then? If you have delayed, then it’s not our fault. I just find it wrong,” he added.
The 47-year-old superstar also clarified that they have not forced any Indian exhibitor to showcase their film. “I don’t understand all this. I feel that the exhibitors represent the consumers to me. As a business person, I cannot assume that anything has been put on anyone by force. They chose the film,” he said.
Talking about his character in the film, Samar Anand, the actor said: “It is about a man who cannot die. Through him we show that love never ceases.”
He added: “I think people will really like the film, I don’t know in figures (box office collection).”
Post Jab Tak Hai Jaan, the actor will be busy with Rohit Shetty’s Chennai Express, which also stars Deepika Padukone and unites the pair on-screen after UK blockbuster Om Shanti Om.
“Chennai Express is there at the moment. I am also discussing two or three more films at the moment,” said Shah Rukh Khan.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan is reportedly the biggest overseas release for any Yash Raj Films production and is slated to release in UK cinemas on 13th November 2012.
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