SRK to meet Ra.One animator Charu Khandal today

Shah Rukh Khan, who returned to Mumbai last night from YRF shoot, is expected to visit injured Charu Khandal in hospital later today. Charu was commuting in an autorickshaw when a drunk Honda City driver hit her. Do you think the culprit got off too easily? VOTE NOW

Shah Rukh Khan, who has returned to Mumbai last night from the shooting of YRF's next in London, is expected to visit RA.One animator Charu Khandal in hospital later today, reports NDTV.

Charu is battling for life after a speeding car, with an allegedly drunk driver at the wheel, rammed into the autorickshaw in which she was travelling with her sister and a friend. The 26-year-old suffered multiple fractures and injuries to her spinal cord in the accident early Sunday.

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RA.One animator Charu Khandal

The actor said he will pray for her recovery. "Yeah, it's very unfortunate. I have been in touch with the office. I will go and take a look at her. I will pray that Allah makes her alright soon," the 46-year-old told reporters at the airport.

When asked about the film, Shah Rukh said he is happy with the progress.

"The film is nice. It's going on well. When it will come out, you will see," said SRK who has teamed up with Katrina for the first time in the movie, which also stars Anushka Sharma.

Yash Chopra has donned the director's hat after eight years for the film. His last directorial venture was 2004 cross-border romance Veer Zaara.

With inputs from IANS

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