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Saurabh Shukla’s Jab Khuli Kitaab Streams on ZEE5 as He Prepares to Resume King Shoot

Shukla attributes the absence of A-list leads to budgeting constraints alongside his part-time directing schedule.

Overview

  • The intimate drama, starring Pankaj Kapur and Dimple Kapadia, has been available on ZEE5 since March 6.
  • Shukla says he shot for Shah Rukh Khan’s King last year and will film the remaining portions soon.
  • He recounts that Kapadia read the script and firmly told him, "I am doing this script; you don’t go to anyone else."
  • Shukla admits he initially hesitated to approach Kapadia after her Tenet turn, then was surprised by her enthusiastic acceptance.
  • He notes he paused acting to direct the film and recently saw two releases, with Anil Kapoor’s Subedaar on Prime Video and Jab Khuli Kitaab on ZEE5.