A still from Batman v Superman (left) and Darr (right).
Highlights
- Washington Post says Eisenberg's portrayal of Lex is jittery
- Shah Rukh played an obsessed lover in Darr
- SRK will be next seen in Fan
New Delhi:
If Bejoy Nambiar is to be believed then actor Jesse Eisenberg's portrayal of DC villain Lex Luthor in
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice resembles Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's role in
Darr and
Baazigar.
That's what the
Wazir director said on Twitter:
To this Shah Rukh, 50, replied:
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice starring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in the titular roles respectively hit the screens on Friday. The Zack Snyder film received 1.5 stars (out of four) rating from Washington Post. "Jesse Eisenberg portrays (Lex Luthor) in a jittery, hysterically pitched performance that resembles a gnat impersonating Heath Ledger," said the reviewer. (Movie Review:
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice)
In 1993 film
Darr Shah Rukh played the role of an obsessed lover while in
Baazigar his motive for destruction was to avenge his father's death and the downfall of his family. (Also Read -
Batman v Superman Copied the Worst of Marvel Movies: The Villain)
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for the release of thriller film
Fan, which is directed by Rahul Dholakia. Later this year, SRK will be in Rahul Dholakia's
Raees.