Shah Rukh Khan's "Zero" might have failed to elicit the expected response, but director Aanand L. Rai says the film holds a special place in his heart. The director is excited about the film getting selected as the closing film of the Beijing International Film Festival 2019.

"I'm so happy that 'Zero' has been selected as the closing film at the Beijing International Film Festival," Rai said in a statement. "The film is very special to us and this news is very encouraging. I hope the audience there enjoys the film," he added.