Ajay's 'Shivaay' co-star keen to work with Shah Rukh

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Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Oct 02 2016 | 2:13 PM IST
Set for her big Bollywood debut opposite Ajay Devgn in "Shivaay", Polish actress Erika Kaar is also keen on working with superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Erika feels Shah Rukh is not only a kind human being, but also a good actor.
When asked who she would like to work with in future, Erika told PTI,"Shah Rukh Khan. He has a very kind face, I think he is a good guy... I have only seen bits of 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'. People have told me that he is a really good actor," she said.
The actress had earlier revealed that herfriends are a huge fan of Devgn's wifeKajol, who has worked in several films with Shah Rukh, anddance to the popular track "Bole Chudiya" from Karan Johar-directed "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham".
Erika says working with Shah Rukh is a far-fetched dream right now and first she wants people to like her work in her maiden Bollywood film.
"I think my first film should come out and all the people should say if I know to act at all... And may be then we can talk about Shah Rukh Khan calling me!"
The upcoming action-thriller is produced and directed by Devgn.
Erika found it extremely creative working with Devgn and sharedan instance where the actor took inputs from her for a particular scene. She said things like thesemade her comfortable that a performer of his calibre was having so much faith in a newcomer.
"Shivaay" is touted as the magnum opus of the "Omkara"
actor, who returns to directionafter his 2008 romantic-drama "U Me aur Hum".
The filmalso marks the acting debut of Sayyeshaa Saigal, the grandniece of veteran actor Dilip Kumar.
Erika, who has worked in TV series like "Blondynka" and "Az po suffit!", said Devgn was not "strict" on the sets, but displayed confidence and control on his craft.
"He (Devgn) is never strict. He is confident. He used to call me behind the monitor all the time which was such a great advantage. Not every actor likes to see monitor. Sayyeshaa toldme she would rather not see it and focus on the performance," she said.
In the movie,"The Passing Bells" star will be seen doing some high-octane stunts which she thoroughly enjoyed.
"Ajay did all of his (stunt) scenes, but I had a body double in the mountain sequences. I had a body double climber when they are high up in the mountain and walking. They didn't let me go there. They needed a professional climber because it was too much of a risk," she said.
Erika is now awaiting the film's release on October 28and says she hasn't signed any other Hindi movie project.
"People keep asking me, 'Are you going to pursue a career here?' I don't know. I am from Poland, I am finishing drama school, I have an agent in London but I don't know this environment.
"They were explaining me that debut (film) is important. It's important with whom you work, the lead actors, I don't know about any of it. I cared only about the story of 'Shivaay' and my character," she added.
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First Published: Oct 02 2016 | 2:13 PM IST

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