sharukh's Zero character is Toughest job for Director and actor

Sharukh playing a Dwarf role in his next film Zero which ll be visual wonder on screens, says Director Aanand L Rai.

the trailer ll be released on november 2 which gonna be his 53rd birthday.Now is all set up .

While the film is currently in the post-production stage, readying for its Christmas release, the director recently watched his labour of love that also features Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma.

Aware of the sky-high expectations surrounding the film, Rai says the drama — that sees Khan as a vertically-challenged man — showcases his leading man's acting chops as well as his perseverance.

"The film and Khan saab surprised me. When I saw it recently, I wondered how I managed it. Zero was tough for me as a director, but even more so for Khan saab. This is his toughest role. It drained him physically and mentally. He could not afford to slip even for a second."

He describes his first collaboration with Khan as one of sheer joy, given their shared love for cinema. "Khan saab is a tremendous actor. He is a dedicated artiste who made me work even harder," laughs Rai, adding that Khan always lent him a patient ear when it came to improvisations. "I discuss every detail before filming a shot."