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The audio launch of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chennai Express' was indeed a memorable one. Going with the theme of the film, mediapersons were given 'mund' and 'lungi', the traditional attire of South Indians. "It was quite an experience wearing a 'lungi' and it was helpful because we were shooting in a hot place," Shah Rukh told reporters. The music of the film is given by Vishal and Shekar. Deepika Padukone, who worked with Shah Rukh after her debut film 'Om Shanti Om', said he is still very protective about her. She said: "He is still the same. He is still very protective and caring about me." The audio launch also had performances by dancers and Shah Rukh Khan, who has injured his shoulder, grooved with them. Directed by Rohit Shetty, 'Chennai Express', is slated for an August 8 release. Click on, for exclusive snaps from the event!

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday launched the first look of his much-talked about film 'Chennai Express' and praised his co-star Deepika Padukone, saying she has gone beyond what was written for her in the script. "Deepika has done two to three stunning films recently and she has grown as an actor. She is fantastic," SRK told reporters at the launch. Deepika made her debut with SRK in 'Om Shanti Om' and he added: "The fact that she did her first film with me, so I am protective about Deepika and gentle towards her. It was nice working with her again. Deepika has gone beyond what was written for her in the script." As making a movie is an uphill task, SRK insists that filmmakers should be respected for making the effort. "We all try hard to make film and it's a difficult job. There is a lot of ifs and buts, slip-ups while making films. So, we have to be prepared for the worse. Filmmakers needs to be respected," he...

New Delhi: Hopefully, Deepika Padukone's lungi and shirt look from 'Chennai Express' posters does not spark a trend but it has certainly made everyone do a double take. The actress reveals that film's lead actor Shah Rukh Khan and director Rohit Shetty came up with the idea to dress her in a 'lungi'. "That's something new and I hope it works," says Deepika about her look. "The idea to wear a 'lungi' is not mine actually. It was Shah Rukh and Rohit who came up with it. We had to quickly do a photoshoot because we were losing the light. They were like 'Why don't we give her this lungi and make her look modern'. The shirt that I am wearing in the posters also belongs to SRK, only the sunglasses are mine," the actress told reporters. The potboiler, which reunites Deepika with SRK onscreen after her debut in 'Om Shanti Om', is slated to release this year. Deepika, fresh from the success of 'Race 2', is lo...