While talking to Zoom, Taapsee Pannu said that she felt lucky to play a part without being a showpiece.She clarified by saying, “It is not like that I would not play a showpiece kind of role, I would have done it even if they offered me with a single scene.” She was sure that nobody would turn down this project with such a great director and cast.
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Working with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Dunki’ is a dream come true moment for Taapsee. She recollected a moment that happened on her birthday. In a scene, she got a chance to hug SRK, and she felt really happy about it. She went on set to share this happiness with everyone. “Getting to do a classic romantic SRK sequence on my birthday! Can there be any better gift than that?” Taapsee shared.
In a particular scene, Taapsee ran and hugged SRK in 48 frames in which the camera had to move in a circular position around them. She called it an unforgettable experience for the rest of her life. She mentioned Shah Rukh as a true gentleman who has respect for women on the sets and comforts them. The actress spent time off-screen listening to SRK’s insightful stories about the 35-year journey he had in the industry and the craft of acting.