Groupon deal offers chance to act with Shah Rukh Khan

Deals company Groupon India has launched an offer wherein the winner will get a chance to act alongside Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.

Customers who opt for the deal costing Rs 499 will get a chance to audition for a feature role with Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming movie 'Happy New Year'.

After a 10 day online voting process, 500 candidates will be shortlisted, who will be auditioned by the movie's production team. Of that, 10 candidates will be chosen to give audition in front of the movie's director Farah Khan, who will select the winner.

"We have tied up with Shah Rukh Khan and through this deal for the price of a movie ticket, you can be in the movie itself," Groupon India CEO Ankur Warikoo told PTI.

He said customers will also get a DVD on acting and dancing lessons, featuring Shah Rukh and Farah Khan, among other things.

Warikoo said the offer will be live from April 14-20 in multiple countries including India, Malaysia, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand.