Imtiaz, who has previously directed films such as "Jab We Met", "Love Aaj Kal" and "Tamasha", has teamed up with Shah Rukh for the first time in the upcoming romantic comedy, which also features Anushka Sharma.
"He is the most gracious, funny, passionate person, filmmaker friend that one can hope for. It's his kindness that the film has turned out so well," Imtiaz told reporters here last night.
The filmmaker also praised Anushka and said he wanted to work with the actress since a very long time.
Recently, Shah Rukh had compared Imtiaz to Yash Chopra, saying that the "Rockstar" director's flair for writing love stories reminds him of the late filmmaker.
When asked about the same, Imtiaz said "To be compared to Mr Yash Chopra is both, a matter of unbelievable pride and a little embarrassment and humiliation because in my own eyes I stand nowhere close to him.
"Jab Harry Met Sejal" is set to hit the theatres on August 4.
Imtiaz is also excited to watch his friend Ranbir Kapoor's latest "Jagga Jasoos" directed by Anurag Basu.
"I am very excited, almost nervous about the prospect of 'Jagga Jasoos'. I'll be there first day first show to watch the film and I wish everybody does, because this is the most hugely talented director and actor coming together.
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