Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal fall out over cut role

The actor's eponymous part in the sci-fi film was reportedly reduced to only 20 minutes.

A source told Hindustan Times: "Arjun always knew it. He knew from the beginning what the script was and how much time he was going to get on screen.

"He prepared himself really well to play Ra.One and was the perfect choice for the role. Arjun worked hard on his body and on building his character. He was phenomenal. We executed what we planned."

Khan refused to comment on the rumours that the two stars have fallen out over the smaller role.

"Frivolous and mindless gossip has always been around. But usually, 13-year-olds fall for it. I'm a little older. I have nothing to clear further," he told the paper.

In October, Rampal admitted that he had nearly made himself ill preparing for the film.