Mumbai, Mar 25 :Superstar Shahrukh Khan, who is all excited about his up-coming film 'Ra.one', today said, he was inspired to make the film from Hollywood star Hugh Jackman's film 'X-men'.
"I was watching 'X-men' and the role of Wolverine was the biggest inspiration for me to make 'Ra.one'. I was completely inspired by your film," Shahrukh said.
Jackman has won international recognition for his roles in major films, notably as action and superhero. He is known for his role as Wolverine in the 'X-men' series "My kids loved 'X-men' series and they always wanted me to do a superhero film. They used to tell me why I don't do 'X-men' kind of film," Shahrukh said.
'Ra.one' is an upcoming science-fiction superhero film directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film, which features Shahrukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal will be produced under Khan's production company, Red Chillies Entertainment.
Both Shahrukh and Jackman along with filmmaker Karan Johar were here to discuss about the entertainment industry in Bollywood and Hollywood. The Australian star is on a four-day visit to Mumbai with his wife Deborra Lee Furness.
About offers from Hollywood, Shahrukh said, "I have had few offers from Hollywood. But they were not very substantial.I would want to make a film that the world would watch." PTI
