Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra film a dramatic action sequence for director Atlee's flick
Sanya Malhotra made her Bollywood debut with the film Dangal (2016) alongside Aamir Khan and made a place for herself in the industry real quick. Now, she is all set to share the screen space with another Khan of Bollywood, and it's none other than the King Khan! Yes, Sanya Malhotra will star alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Atlee's upcoming film, reportedly titled Lion.
Her character's identity has been kept a secret, but there have been rumors that she will be in some high-octane action moments. In the sequences, she would be shown performing kickboxing and fighting with a gun alongside Shah Rukh Khan himself, as per reports.
Sanya did not have much time to practice with the gun because she is juggling Atlee's film, and Guneet Monga backed Kathal. According to a source, “Shah Rukh and Sanya had to film high intensity stunts during the schedule. Undergoing gun-training for four to five days before the shoot would have been ideal. But Sanya’s calendar did not offer such a window. So, before facing the camera, she underwent an intense prep of a few hours that familiarised her with the working of guns.”
Sanya also didn't have much time to practice kickboxing and somersaults, which are important aspects of the sequence. “Since she is a dancer, her agility helped her ace the portions,” claimed the source.
