Don returns…
Hold your horses people, it’s not for the the third part of the hit franchise but for the Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the world’s first Bollywood inspired theme park. The park has partnered with Shah Rukh Khan to shoot the high speed chase scenes for its immersive 3D ride – Don: The Chase which will premiere at the opening of Bollywood Parks™ Dubai.
While talking about the park, SRK said,”The park is a mix of rides, excitement and adventure, while staying true to the ethos of Bollywood. Films are a reflection of reality where we strongly believe in our hopes, and the same will be translated to the park where you will have fun!” He further explained, “The whole Idea is you have Don who you feel you’ve got him but you never catch him and that’s why the most famous dialogues of the original film Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin namumkin hai”
Talking about the ride he said, “This time the chase is in Dubai, on the very famous Sheikh Zayed Road and also other famous landmarks of Dubai and the people who are participating and taking the rides are the one who are chasing”
He further added, “A movie star is made by the team, who works behind him or her. You are completely redundant and useless, if you don’t have a good team supporting you. There will be going to be a section which will manage the park. A movie star or the star of the show carries a lot of attitude on the set and if it is channeled in the wrong direction, then the whole set or the making goes wrong. But if it is nice, then it permeates to everyone and the hard work required does not seem like ‘hard’ work at all.” He signed off saying, “I can’t wait to see you all at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai.”
The shoot was directed by Reema Kagti of Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within fame and the ride was completed with the support of over 100 members from the production team under the guidance of Ritesh Sidhwani the producer of Don franchise.
Located within the Mumbai Chowk zone at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, visitors will enjoy the Don – The Chase ride, a 3D motion immersive tunnel, which will have visitors chasing their favourite diabolical mastermind across the city of Dubai, hoping that they will be the first to catch him. Paying tribute to Bollywood’s hometown, the Mumbai Chowk zone will also provide unique offerings such as a recreation of the famous Victoria Station, built alongside a classic Mumbai suburban railway train offering typical Indian curries while showcasing performances on its roof – the Mumbai Express stage – will bring to life the colours and sounds of this vibrant city.
Watch the video of the making of Don: The Chase at Bollywood Parks™ Dubai with Shah Rukh Khan!