Shah Rukh Khan over Leonardo DiCaprio: Anurag Kashyap shares how Berlin fans queued for SRK instead of Leo: ‘People had lined up since morning’ | Hindi Movie News

Shah Rukh Khan’s huge global stardom is beyond question. Anurag Kashyap recently revealed how the superstar’s fan following stretches worldwide. When SRK and Leonardo DiCaprio appeared on the same day at an event, people lined up for hours just to catch a glimpse of the Bollywood actor.Berlin film festival experienceDuring an interview with Lallantop, Anurag recounted his experience at the Berlin Film Festival, stating, “I have seen it with my own eyes at the Berlin Film Festival. Leonardo DiCaprio was there, and Shah Rukh Khan was there on the same day. People had lined up since morning to get a glimpse of Shah Rukh.”Shah Rukh Khan’s Berlin Film Festival appearancesShah Rukh’s presence was marked at the Berlin Film Festival three times—in 2008, 2010, and 2012. On his third visit, he was accompanied by the Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The premiere of ‘Don 2’ was attended by Khan that year, while Kashyap’s ‘Gangs of Wasseypur 2’ also received a standing ovation at the Berlinale.Anurag Kashyap’s latest film, ‘Nishaanchi’On the work front, Anurag Kashyap has recently directed ‘Nishaanchi,’ featuring debutant Aaishvary Thackeray in a dual role as twin brothers. Since its release on September 19, it has been praised for its compelling performances and raw storytelling. The story of two brothers who follow separate paths and shape their fate is explored in the film.Filmmaker’s thoughts on ‘Nishaanchi’ vs ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’In a recent interview with IMDb, the filmmaker explained that ‘Nishaanchi’ was created to contrast sharply with his earlier work, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’. He pointed out how different the two films are, just like the cities of Wasseypur and Kanpur, which are about 800 km apart. He also addressed the misconception that he invented swear words with ‘Gangs of Wasseypur,’Wasseypur.’ saying people seemed unaware these existed before the film. The director expressed frustration over constant requests for a third part of the series, clarifying that the teaser’s Easter egg hinting at a new gang—Babloo Nishaanchi, Rangeeli Rinku, and Dabloo—is completely separate from the original. He concluded with the line, “Mien dungah jawab, mien hu Raja Hindustan.”