"I Did This Film For Sonakshi Sinha", Says Rapper Badshah

Rapper Badshah received various offers for his debut film, but he chose Khandaani Shafakhana as his first film. The reason behind his choice of film is Sonakshi Sinha.

During the trailer launch of the film, Badshah revealed that the reason behind him signing for the movie was his co-star Sonakshi Sinha. The rapper will be seen playing the role of singer Gabru Ghaatak in the film.

While talking about his debut film rapper Badshah, said, "It is a great film to debut with. My respect for actors has grown immensely after doing this film. I think it (acting) is not an easy job. The whole team was amazing. Sonakshi is a friend and I knew if I go wrong she will be there to help me. I felt I was in a comfortable space. It was a good set-up." While talking about the reason behind his choice, he said, "It was due to Sonakshi that I chose to do this film."

Sonakshi Sinha was elated to hear the news of Badshah confirming to come on board. "When I was reading the script I could only see him playing the role of Gabru Ghaatak. I couldn't see anyone else because he did suit the role. He is a cool-dude, flamboyant, cool singer and the way he talks he is very similar to Badshah. I was hoping if he does this film, it will be good and later the producer said he is. I was happy about it,", said Sonakshi Sinha. 

Adding further about the experience working with the team, Badshah, said, "They did not allow me to go overboard, they rather asked me to stay natural. For all this, the credit goes to the entire team - Shilpi Ma'am (director), our producer Mrig Sir (Mrigdeep Singh Lamba) and the writer Gautam as it all starts with great writing in a comedy film." He thanked the entire team for helping him get right shots during the shoot of his part.