Kaabil Director Sanjay Guta: I Don’t Think SRK Can Play Unfair

In 2017, we are going to witness one of the biggest clashes in the very first month of January. The clash will be between Hrithik Roshan starrer Kaabil and Shah Rukh Khan starrer Raees. We all know that both the films are high on buzz and will be doing an excellent job at the Box-Office. But the only question here is? Is the clash will be averted or both the movies will release on the same day? In the latest interview with Mumbai Mirror, Kaabil's Director Sanjay Gupta has talked a lot about the biggest clash and the Roshans. Read also: OMG! Is Shahrukh Khan Fan Of Hrithik Roshan? Here's what Sanjay Gupta said, when he was asked about the clash, "I wouldn’t say I am in denial but I think the clash could still be averted. In all fairness, Rakeshji did announce the release date first. SRK is a man of principle, a man of his word, he is a Pathan. I can’t fathom SRK stepping on someone’s toes. I don’t know if the films will come on the same day or not but I definitely think they shouldn’t. If someone else had announced a film before him, there’s no way in hell that Rakeshji would release his film on the same date. That is the respect we need to accord one another." Sanjay Gupta did like Raees Trailer and also talked about his association with SRK from last 25 years, "Yes, and I still believe in the Shah Rukh I have known since then. Both of us started out on the same sofa in the Sippy Films office. (SRK-starrer) Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman and Aatish (Gupta’s directorial debut) kicked off and released at the same time and were produced by GP Sippy. I may not have gone to Shah Rukh with a film, but, knowing the man he is, I don’t think he can ever play unfair. No one in the business can accuse him of that." When asked about his equation with Rakesh Roshan, he said, "Rakeshji received a lot of unnecessary advice which he was kind enough to share with me. He was honest enough to name the people who had forewarned him. Similarly, I shared my apprehensions with him. We decided to wear blinkers and focus on Kaabil, go in with complete faith. Rakeshji is a senior and successful filmmaker. I decided that even if there was anything we disagreed on, I’d agree to disagree but never disrespect his views. A director-producer duo is like husband and wife, at least during the duration of the film they are making, and honesty should be the foundation stone in that relationship." Kaabil and Raees are all set to hit the theaters on Republic day. What are your thoughts on both the movies? Do let us know in the comments section below. To read the full interview click here Also watch: Hrithik Roshan Meet Salim–Sulaiman For His New Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruJhiVxydCE