Mufti Mohammad Sayeed rendezvous with Bollywood

Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in Mumbai and expressed his interest in shooting in the state.

During their meeting, Sayeed described Shahrukh as a great and versatile actor who has portrayed wide array of roles in his long and memorable career, said an official statement issued by the Jammu and Kashmir government.

Shah Rukh, who revealed that his grandmother was of Kashmiri origin, said he would love to shoot in Kashmir again as this way, he will be able to relive the good moments of 2013, when he worked in renowned filmmaker late Yash Chopra's last directorial venture, 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' , it added.

It said Sayeed recalled the time when the Indian film industry used to shoot films at popular locations in the Kashmir Valley and hoped that the film fraternity of Mumbai will take the initiative to revive their lost bonds with the paradise on earth. Seen here are actors Jackky Bhagnani with Irrfan Khan and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar.

Filmmakers Boney Kapoor and Tigmanshu Dhulia along with actor Rishi Kapoor also met Jammu and Kashmir CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.

Actor Anupam Kher who actively works for the people of Kashmir was also seen at the event.

Newly wed couple Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu at the event.