'King': Shah Rukh Khan wanted to look 'age-appropriate'
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The choreographers of the song Tu Mil Jaaye from the upcoming film King, Shazia-Piyush, recently opened up about their experience working on this project. In an interview with mid-day, they revealed that they had requested director Siddharth Anand to let them choreograph a number in the film. They also shared how Shah Rukh Khan was particular about looking age-appropriate in his presentation for this track.
Choreography details
Duo was under extra pressure while working on the song
The duo revealed that they were under extra pressure as Tu Mil Jaaye was Khan's favorite song in King.
Shazia recalled, "Siddharth sir made us hear Tu Mil Jaaye. He told us that it's not a typical love song and we have to [incorporate] storytelling, romance, and action."
Piyush added, "Siddharth sir said, 'You have to earn this song.'"
Song challenges
Khan found Ed Sheeran's fast-paced rap challenging
The choreographers also spoke about how Khan initially found Ed Sheeran's fast-paced rap challenging. However, Khan pulled it off effortlessly.
Shazia recalled, "Siddharth sir...then he asked us to pitch how we'd visualize this song."
Piyush added that SRK was particular about looking age-appropriate in how he was presented in this track.
Song highlights
More about 'King' and 'Tu Mil Jaaye'
The duo also praised the chemistry between Khan and his co-star Deepika Padukone in the song. They said that their on-screen romance added to the overall appeal of Tu Mil Jaaye.
The song is composed by Sachin-Jigar and features Sheeran's rap.
King, directed by Anand, will be released on December 24.