Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra will dance on “Khai ke paan Benaras wala”
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra will dance to ace choreographer Saroj Khan’s tune in Malaysia on May 14 for “Khai ke paan Benaras wala” - a song in Farhan Akhtar’s film Don.
Twenty-six years ago, Khan’s mentor P.L. Raj had choreographed “Khai ke paan…” for Chandra Barot’s 1970s hit Don, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Zeenat Aman.
“I am looking forward to doing a song that Raj had done. But I can’t do it the way he did it. I’ll obviously choreograph it keeping in mind Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka and the changing times and tempo,” Khan said.
Khan is also thrilled about working with Priyanka.
“After my favourites Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai, I see a dancer’s grace in Priyanka. I hope she’s looking forward to working with me as much as I am,” Khan told IANS.
Priyanka squealed in delight at the mention of the choreographer’s name.
“It’s been my dream to work with Sarojji. I can’t tell you how excited I am about working with her, and that too for ‘Khai ke paan…’ with Shah Rukh. Pinch me when I am awake.”
Priyanka is also a die-hard fan of Shah Rukh.
“I have been his fan for like forever. But after working with him, I’ve become a double fan. He’s such a generous co-star. He’s always helpful, constantly trying to make me comfortable,” she said.
“Shah Rukh is addictive. I want to work with him again and again. I’m so looking forward to shooting ‘Khai ke paan…’ with him.”
Earlier Shah Rukh had shot for another Don memorabilia - the “Yeh mera dil” song with Kareena Kapoor. That number was choreographed by choreographer-turned-director Farah Khan.