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Kamal Haasan’s Hey Ram was one such film which got embroiled in controversies as soon as it was released. These controversies inadvertently led to the film becoming a failure at the box office. But still, the film was critically acclaimed and is still remembered as a classic.
Anyone who saw the film can attest to the fact that Shah Rukh Khan’s cameo in the film was memorable in every sense. But it turns out that the actor, who was at the peak of his career, didn’t charge a single penny for doing that role.
Shahrukh Khan acted in Hey Ram without remuneration
Shah Rukh Khan played the role of Amjad Ali Khan in Hey Ram and mastered it with his magnetic screen presence. This role required a talented actor. So when he was approached for it he took it without asking for money. This has been disclosed by the film’s lead actor, director, writer and producer Kamal Haasan himself.
Kamal revealed that the Pathan actor didn’t ask for the money because he knew the film’s budget had gone too high. He further revealed that people only think of Shah Rukh as a business minded and businessman, but he is much more than that. Kamal told that Shah Rukh did the film saying that he just wanted to be a part of it. He also revealed that it would be difficult for people to believe, but it is true.
Also, Kamal revealed that Shah Rukh has bought back the rights of the film. And since he is the partner of Hey Ram, he is the rightful owner of those Hindi film rights.
Watch the video of Kamal speaking on Shah Rukh here:
After Hey Ram, the pair haven’t worked together in any film but are expected to work together sometime in the future. Shah Rukh has since starred opposite Rajinikanth in their 2011 superhero film Ra.One, but another collaboration with Kamal would be exciting.
Hey Ram and its cult classic status
Hey Ram is a period crime drama film, it was very difficult to release when it was released, as people objected to the presentation of certain elements in the film. Nevertheless, the film is still seen as ahead of its time. Thus proving that Kamal is indeed a visionary and also that Shah Rukh’s faith in the Ambe Shivam actor was justified.
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