After 'Jab Khuli Kitaab,' Saurabh Shukla returns to 'King' shoot
What's the story
Acclaimed actor-director Saurabh Shukla is set to return to acting after a brief hiatus. He will be resuming the shoot for the much-anticipated film King, starring Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan. Speaking about his return, Shukla said to Mid-Day, "I shot for it [last year], and I will shoot the remaining portions [soon]."
Career balance
Balancing directing and acting
Shukla, who recently directed the Pankaj Kapur-Dimple Kapadia starrer Jab Khuli Kitaab, is now balancing his acting and directing careers. He said, "From an actor's perspective, [taking a break] is difficult, it's also stupid at times. But when I was living it, it was easy. Physically, I cannot be present at two places." Last week, he had two releases: Anil Kapoor's Subedaar on Prime Video (where he acted) and Jab Khuli Kitaab on Zee5.
Creative insights
Writing enhances acting, says Shukla
Shukla believes that writing can enhance one's acting skills. He said, "I always say, 'If you want to be an actor, please write. Look at paintings, sing, pursue music because it gives you a sense of rhythm. Everything is interrelated.'" He added that he believes in living life to the fullest and has no plans of limiting himself to one aspect of his career in this lifetime.