When Shah Rukh Khan made 'Raees' actress Mahira Khan's mother cry

When Shah Rukh Khan made 'Raees' actress Mahira Khan's mother cry

When Shah Rukh Khan made 'Raees' actress Mahira Khan's mother cry! Pic/Usman Ghafoor's Twitter account @usmanghafoor

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan, who makes her Bollywood debut opposite superstar Shah Rukh Khan in 'Raees', narrated a hilarious incident when she informed her mother about being offered the film.

Recalling the incident at an event, Mahira Khan enacted her mother's reaction on knowing she had been cast in Shah Rukh Khan's film. Mahira Khan's mother cried out in shock and disbelief on learning about her daughter being part of SRK's 'Raees'.

Watch the hilarious video:

@TheMahiraKhan narrates to an excited audience at #fif16 what her mother's reaction was when she told her she'd signed a film opposite #srk: pic.twitter.com/WMjbPAg9ME

- Usman Ghafoor (@usmanghafoor) November 20, 2016

Earlier, former Femina Miss India (2011) Ankita Shorey was considered for a role in 'Raees', which finally went to Mahira Khan. (Read full story)

Set in 1980s Gujarat, 'Raees' tells the story of a bootlegger whose business is thwarted by a tough policeman. The film is produced by Excel Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment.

Directed by Rahul Dholakia, the film also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and is scheduled to clash with Hrithik Roshan's 'Kaabil' on January 26 next year.

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