Katrina Kaif : 'Shah Rukh Khan was slightly intimidating'

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Katrina Kaif has described working with Shah Rukh Khan as slightly intimidating.

The Ek Tha Tiger actress stars opposite Khan for the first time in the eagerly awaited Yash Raj Films release Jab Tak Hain Jaan.

Describing the experience of working with him, she told Mid-Day: "At first, it was slightly intimidating because I haven't interacted with him for too much before this film happened.

"We haven't socialised at parties either. It was almost like working with a stranger but as time passed by, the comfort level eventually built up."

Kaif went on to describe her experience of being directed by the late Yash Chopra, saying: "He was one of the most genuine people from the Hindi film industry. Just by looking at your face, he'll figure out what's going on in your mind - whether you're sad or happy.

"I also remember him for his tendency to crack jokes and make you laugh. Even if he asked a simple question like, 'How you are?', he meant it. It wasn't for formality's sake."

The actress, who features with Khan in the romantic song 'Saans', said that she has no problem with enacting intimate scenes in films.

"I don't see a particular scene in seclusion," she added. "To me, it's part of the entire movie.

"Being an actress, I'm supposed to look at it that way and I expect others to do the same. If an intimate scene is an integral piece of the story, then it needs to be done."



A grand premiere for the film is being staged in Mumbai today (November 12) as a celebration of the life and work of Yash Chopra.

Stars took to Twitter ahead of the event with messages for the film's cast and in honour of Yash Chopra.

Ishaqzaade actress Parineeti Chopra wrote: "Jab Tak Hai Jaan tonight. Everyone comes together for yashji . Very proud, honoured and happy to be a part of his life :) "

Teri Meri Kahani director Kunal Kohli said: "Headed to Yashraj to watch yashji's film,so many memories of such warm times spent with him."

Producer/director Karan Johar tweeted: "Yash Chopra, a father to me & to the entire film fraternity, today is not his swan song but a celebration of his Love to the nation."

The premiere will reportedly feature all of Yash Chopra's heroines through the ages.

Jab Tak Hain Jaan releases worldwide on November 13.

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