Mani Ratnam : SRK was my first choice

SRK was first approached to play the lead role in Raavan. However Abhishek will be playing the role now opposite Aishwarya. Shahrukh Khan was first interested in playing the role when he heard the script from Mani Ratnam but due to the delayed start of the movie he got committed with Aditya Chopra's Rab ne bane di Jodi and couldn't make it. When asked SRK he said there is always next time.

Mani Ratnam suffers Heart attack

Ace director Mani Ratnam suffered from Heart attack today while shooting for his magnum-opus Raavan. And was immediately rushed to Apollo Hospital for medical aid. This one is his second attack. His movie has been stalled until further notice. Get well soon Mani "The Godfather" of Indian cinema.