'Inspiration. Obsession. Idol: 'Brahmastra' director Ayan Mukerji reveals THIS superstar has been his 'single biggest love'

From a grand launch in Kumbh Mela 2019 to the final logo launch in social media, the much-anticipated Bollywood extravaganza 'Brahmastra' made an extravagant start and now is making it up to the news daily. Director Ayan Mukerji has also debuted in Instagram recently keeps fans posted with the developments of the project. In a recent post, the filmmaker opened up about his admiration for the Bollywood actor who has been his 'biggest love' all through his childhood and teenage years, which finally landed him up in the film industry.  Yes, it is none other than the 'King of Romance' Shah Rukh Khan. 

On Monday, April 1, Ayan unveiled his precious 'fanboy' moment and shared a picture with SRK on Instagram where he can be seen hugging the 'My Name is Khan' actor. Ayan who has worked with Shah Rukh Khan in a couple of films including 'Swadesh' and 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' described the actor as his 'inspiration' 'obsession' and 'idol'. Ayan penned a long note revealing the story behind the photograph, and said that said that his mother ed the photograph. 

Reminiscing those days, Ayan wrote, "SRK (1) ❣️💥 Inspiration. Obsession. Idol. My single biggest love at the movies through my entire childhood and teenage years, leading up the highlight of my 2 assistant director experiences - Swades and KANK - which was that I got to be in the presence of Shah Rukh Khan. And when I got very lucky, to be a stand-in with him for blocking scenes ☝️(This photo is framed and put up in my house by my mother who considered it the height of my achievement obviously) The joys of those early years when I was an AD, fresh in the industry, interacting with everyone for the first time - sometimes I wish I could go back to the innocence of that time... #lookingback #connectingthedots#SRKlove"

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Meanwhile, Ayan is completely indulged in the making of 'Brahmastra'.The sci-fi drama starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, and Mouni Roy is one of the most-anticipated films of the year and fans are eagerly waiting for its release. It is said to be a romantic-fairytale in a supernatural format.

Previously Ayan had also shared several behind the scene pictures of Ranbir and Alia from the sets of the film elevating the expectations of the audience. Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film is all set to hit the theatres on December 20, 2019.