Title: News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 05, 2006, 05:23:56 AM
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 06, 2006, 05:22:06 AM
Shah Rukh in Subhash Ghai?s next!
by Debasis Jana
If everything goes right, showman Subhash Ghai may be seen in his old avatar again; Ghai, as per latest wants to direct a movie, which will have Shah Rukh in the lead. Last film, Ghai directed was Vivek Oberoi starrer 'Kisna', however it couldn't fare well at the box office.
At present, Ghai is on lookout for a right script. "It's at very initial stage now, however that much I can confirm you that Shah Rukh Khan will play the key role in the film and A.R. Rahman will compose its music," revealed Subhash Ghai recently in an Internet chat session.
Subhash also revealed his willingness to cast Salman Khan for his production. However he will not be directing the movie. "But it will feature Salman Khan's best performance to date," Ghai said.
http://www.indiatarget.com/bollywood/news/byte/column/3670.shtml |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 07, 2006, 08:27:09 PM
Amitabh-SRK war, Part III
Wednesday, June 07, 2006 | Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan's camp boycotts IIFA, of which Bachchan is brand ambassador
Ram Kamal Mukherjee
After Ram Gopal Varma shelved his Time Machine with Shah Rukh Khan in favour of Amitabh Bachchan-starrers in Nishabd and Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay, Shah Rukh Khan was naturally upset with the filmmaker. Taking this a step further, Khan has decided not to attend the IIFA (International India Film Academy) awards this June in Dubai, of which Amitabh is brand ambassador.
Abhishek Bachchan is expected to walk the ramp with Aishwarya Rai as a surprise act during the awards. SRK, who has never openly talked about any rivalry with the Bachchans, has preferred to avoid the award function. ?Shah Rukh holds Amitabh Bachchan in high esteem, and he is friendly with Abhishek Bachchan too. But off late, there has been some professional discord between them, which they are trying to sort out,? says a close associate of Shah Rukh Khan.
When the IIFA officials extended an invite to Shah Rukh Khan to attend the award, he politely declined the offer saying that he wouldn't be able to attend due to prior commitments. The award organisers believed that he would be busy shooting for Farhan Akhtar's Don. However, Akhtar's shoot is expected to wrap up by next week, after which Shah Rukh is expected to leave for a family holiday.
Incidentally, most SRK loyalists are boycotting the award ceremony too. When contacted, choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, a very close friend of Shah Rukh, said, ?I am not attending the award function because I will be busy with Sajidbhai's film Jaaneman, (which is directed by her husband Shirish Kunder)." When asked about Shah Rukh Khan, she added, ?I think he will be holidaying with Gauri and his kids in London during the awards, so most likely he will have to skip the ceremony.?
Another Shah Rukh loyalist, Karan Johar, will also be skipping the award ceremony. ?I think you should ask Karan, but as far as I know he will be busy with the post- production work of his film Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna, which is slated for an August release,? says Farah. Even Priyanka Chopra is not expected to be present at the award show. ?Priyanka is working with SRK and she needs to be in his good books,? says a source.
Incidentally, when Shah Rukh Khan was asked about problems with Abhishek during the shooting of KANK, he had brushed it off, saying, ?I don't have many scenes with Abhishek in this film. I have seen his performance and he is doing really well. I have known him before he became a star, I know him as Amitji's son. I am also fond of Shweta and her daughter. I always tell Jaya aunty that her kids are the most well-mannered in the industry. Gauri is very fond of Abhishek and he visits us often. He is very much a part of our family.? But this relationship seems to have soured after the Time Machine fiasco with Ram Gopal Varma.
WHERE WILL THEY BE INSTEAD?
? Shah Rukh Khan will be away on a family vacation in London
? Farah Khan will be working on Kunder?s film Jaaneman
? Priyanka Chopra will be busy in Mumbai
? Karan Johar will be busy with the post-production of KANK
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 08, 2006, 05:55:36 AM
Shah Rukh-Preity together in Yash Chopra?s next?
by Debasis Jana
Yash Chopra, who of late stopped directing films so frequently, is contemplating to direct a film soon, which will be basing on a true love story of a Pakistani woman. Yash Chopra's last directorial venture was 'Veer-Zaara'.
As per rumours, Yash Chopra wants to repeat the 'Veer-Zaara' pair in this film also.
Besides Shah Rukh and Preity Zinta, Yash Chopra wants to cast Amitabh Bachchan in an important role.
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 08, 2006, 06:04:57 AM
Why Ram Gopal Varma dropped ?Time Machine? starring Shah Rukh?
by Debasis Jana
Ram Gopal Varma shelved his much-talked about venture 'Time Machine', which would see Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan for the first time in a Ramu's film. However it didn't work out finally. Ramu has decided to start 'Sholay' remake instead starring Amitabh Bachchan.
Any conflict between him and Shah Rukh?
Ram Gopal denied any difference or spat like thing between them. "I regularly interact with him. As a person I do respect SRK very much. He's a very intelligent man. But as an actor, Shah Rukh is someone I cannot connect with. I am not saying he can't act. But he's expected to be projected in a certain way. I'd have been doing a disservice to him and me if I went ahead with our project," reasoned Ram Gopal. Now, Ramu is all to start his 'Sholay'. I can't sleep in the night. I am that excited about 'Sholay'. With SRK's project, I felt I was going back to school. I hated school. It was work. I didn't grow up watching Shah Rukh. I was informed that he's a superstar. On the other hand, Amitabh Bachchan is superstar to me because I sat in the theatres of Hyderabad as a boy watching all his films."
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 08, 2006, 06:06:34 AM
?Garam Masala? gal roped in opposite Shah Rukh Khan!
by Debasis Jana
'Garam Masala' gal Neetu Chandra is in demand. Neetu, born and brought up in a Bihar's small town, apparently going places in the tinsel town.
From Priyadarshan to Madhur Bhandarkar, she is being approached by almost all the leading directors of industry. As you know, Madhur Bhandarkar has signed up her for his 'Traffic Signal' and now as per latest yet another big assignment to come in her way.
As per reports, director Shimit Amin of 'Ab Tak Chhappan' fame has all set to cast Neetu in his next titled 'Chak De'. It will be based on the Indian Hockey team, and Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan will play the team's coach. Needless to say Neetu, who will be sharing screen space with SRK for the first time, is flying high at present. Sure, it will add more spice to her image.
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 08, 2006, 06:07:53 AM
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna: Countdown starts!
by Debasis Jana
It's almost two months away from Karan Johar's next 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' release, but speculation about this Shah Rukh-Abhishek-Rani starrer is already on high.
People eagerly wait for Karan Johar movie. And this time curiosity is even more as it will see director Karan Johar's comeback after a short hiatus.
Karan's films always have very impressive ensemble of stars. In 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' also, Bollywood's top-rated stars have been featured together. From Abhishek Bachchan to Arjun Rampal. And as ever Karan's buddy Shah Rukh will be seen in a pivotal role in the film. And as per female leads are concerned, Rani Mukherji and Preity Zinta will play the sizzlers. So the craze is obvious. And over the more, the stars and the film's director, everybody keeping quiet, when asked about the film, which caused people's curiosity, go even higher. And after the film's promos got aired recently, it's been a talking point overnight. As per recent buzz, Karan Johar got over forty text messages on his mobile on the first day of the promos, and everyone he speaks to is going ga-ga about the film. 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' is schedule to release on 11th August. Whether it will manage to hit the box office or not, only time can say.
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: srk_ brainless on June 09, 2006, 06:22:13 AM
Amitabh-SRK war, Part III
Wednesday, June 07, 2006 | Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan's camp boycotts IIFA, of which Bachchan is brand ambassador
Ram Kamal Mukherjee
After Ram Gopal Varma shelved his Time Machine with Shah Rukh Khan in favour of Amitabh Bachchan-starrers in Nishabd and Ram Gopal Varma Ke Sholay, Shah Rukh Khan was naturally upset with the filmmaker. Taking this a step further, Khan has decided not to attend the IIFA (International India Film Academy) awards this June in Dubai, of which Amitabh is brand ambassador.
Abhishek Bachchan is expected to walk the ramp with Aishwarya Rai as a surprise act during the awards. SRK, who has never openly talked about any rivalry with the Bachchans, has preferred to avoid the award function. “Shah Rukh holds Amitabh Bachchan in high esteem, and he is friendly with Abhishek Bachchan too. But off late, there has been some professional discord between them, which they are trying to sort out,” says a close associate of Shah Rukh Khan.
When the IIFA officials extended an invite to Shah Rukh Khan to attend the award, he politely declined the offer saying that he wouldn't be able to attend due to prior commitments. The award organisers believed that he would be busy shooting for Farhan Akhtar's Don. However, Akhtar's shoot is expected to wrap up by next week, after which Shah Rukh is expected to leave for a family holiday.
Incidentally, most SRK loyalists are boycotting the award ceremony too. When contacted, choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan, a very close friend of Shah Rukh, said, “I am not attending the award function because I will be busy with Sajidbhai's film Jaaneman, (which is directed by her husband Shirish Kunder)." When asked about Shah Rukh Khan, she added, “I think he will be holidaying with Gauri and his kids in London during the awards, so most likely he will have to skip the ceremony.”
Another Shah Rukh loyalist, Karan Johar, will also be skipping the award ceremony. “I think you should ask Karan, but as far as I know he will be busy with the post- production work of his film Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna, which is slated for an August release,” says Farah. Even Priyanka Chopra is not expected to be present at the award show. “Priyanka is working with SRK and she needs to be in his good books,” says a source.
Incidentally, when Shah Rukh Khan was asked about problems with Abhishek during the shooting of KANK, he had brushed it off, saying, “I don't have many scenes with Abhishek in this film. I have seen his performance and he is doing really well. I have known him before he became a star, I know him as Amitji's son. I am also fond of Shweta and her daughter. I always tell Jaya aunty that her kids are the most well-mannered in the industry. Gauri is very fond of Abhishek and he visits us often. He is very much a part of our family.” But this relationship seems to have soured after the Time Machine fiasco with Ram Gopal Varma.
WHERE WILL THEY BE INSTEAD?
• Shah Rukh Khan will be away on a family vacation in London
• Farah Khan will be working on Kunder’s film Jaaneman
• Priyanka Chopra will be busy in Mumbai
• Karan Johar will be busy with the post-production of KANK
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its all crap.
he is afraid to come coz he is not getting the award anyways.
if he had a hit movie in 2005 he would have definitely come. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on June 09, 2006, 06:25:26 AM
Shah Rukh watched ?Krrish?!
by Debasis Jana
Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan watched 'Krrish'. 'Krrish' hasn't released in theatres yet.
Recently Hrithik Roshan had arranged a special screening of the film for Shah Rukh. Besides Shah Rukh, filmmaker Karan Johar and few other close friends were present at the screening.
Hrithik plays the title role in the 'Krrish'.
An opinion from one of the finest actor-director team will surely go a long way for Hrithik, reasons industry grapevine why Hrithik had a special show of the film for Shah Rukh and Karan.
'Krrish' is scheduled to rock theatres on 23rd June. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: SaNjEeV on July 09, 2006, 08:54:57 AM
Shahrukh or Abhishek?
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, July 05, 2006
IndiaGlitz reported yesterday about Yash Chopra’s ‘Dhoom 2’ set to upstage Shahrukh’s ‘Don’ because of the ‘differences’ between the two Bollyood bigwigs. Continuing in the same vein, is another Breaking News: Aditya Chopra, the man with the midas touch who has given two of the biggest hits ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ and ‘Mohabbatein’ (Both starring SRK) has decided to cast Abhishek Bachchan in his next directorial venture. Rani Mukherjee, in all probability will be the female lead.
It is very clear that Yash Chopra camp wish to give a very clear message to Shahrukh Khan that nobody is indispensable. It is being said that Yash Chopra is incensed with SRK for his ‘silent’ opposition of Amitabh Bachchan and that’s why son Abhishek is being cast in Adi’s film. Chopra Senior had strongly defended Shahrukh when Sunny Deol was angry about being shortchanged in ‘Darr’. And since that Hit, SRK has featured in all their films, be it ‘DDLJ’, ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, ‘Mohabbatein’ and ‘Veer Zaara’. With the ten year bond coming apart, Chopras are bonding with Deols once again by signing Bobby Deol for Shaad Ali’s ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’. Maybe it’s their way of burying the hatchet.
With Bollywood riding on the recent successes, it’s also time for some big-time-animosities. And inflated balloons of ego being burst by ‘mutual compromise’. The next move will be from the depleted SRK camp. IndiaGlitz will be the first to report it to all our loyal patrons the world over.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/23528.html |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: SaNjEeV on July 09, 2006, 08:59:04 AM
Dhoom 2 upstages Don
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, July 04, 2006]
Showbiz is like Politics. No permanent friends or enemies. Shahrukh Khan is realizing exactly the same at this very moment. Apparently Yash Chopra and son Aditya Chopra are taking their animosity with Shah to a different level. Two of the biggest Diwali releases this year will be Yash Raj’s ‘Dhoom 2’ and Shahrukh’s ‘Don’. All the exhibitors of ‘Krrish’ (Yash Raj Films is distributing Hrithik’s super duper saga) have been verbally booked for ‘Dhoom 2’ and this leaves very few exhibitors for ‘Don’. And in the bargain, the fate of King Khan’s big ticket will be affected badly.
The feud between the two parties started when Shahrukh asked for his market price from Yash Raj Films. The ten year association started turning sour as Aditya Chopra had learned by now that he could make successful films even without Shahrukh. Aamir Khan was signed at his market price for ‘Fanaa’ which incensed Shahrukh. His favorite leading lady Kajol was signed opposite Aamir, upsetting King Khan even further. After being chucked out from Shimit Amin’s film produced by Yash Raj Films in favor of Salman Khan, Shahrukh was at a loss of words. The schemer that he is, he just wormed his way back by easing out Salman from Shimit’s film. No wonder Salman is upset with him.
It seems Yash and Aditya Chopra are in a mood to teach a lesson to all the big and small stars of Bollywood. That if they can do it to the biggest of them all, then they can do it with anyone. So beware! IndiaGlitz will keep a close watch on the Diwali fireworks and keep you updated about the same.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/23479.html |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 12, 2006, 05:30:36 AM
Shah Rukh making enemies!
"I am the King Khan," we heard SRK proclaiming so in a leading dail just a few days back. But ironically the people who made him scale new heights are now seems to be pulling out.
Owing to Shah Rukh's alienation from the Bachchans, the Chopras have decided to keep him out of their camp. And replacing him will be none other than Abhishek Bachchan!
In a bid to make truce with everyone, the Chopras have even signed Bobby Deol for Shaad Ali's Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom.
They have also announced that YRF's Dhoom 2 would fight hand in hand at the Box Office against Shah Rukh’s Don.
Earlier Ram Gopal Verma has also shelved his film with SRK in favour of Nishabd with Amitabh.
But Shah Rukh denies all the stories and says, "I don't believe in all these rumours. Amitji is above all this. Abhishek is like my younger brother and my kids are fond of him."
[santabanta]
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 12, 2006, 05:33:12 AM
Apex court relief for SRK project
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan today got major relief as the Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Maharashtra government’s decision to permit construction of a multi-storey housing complex near a heritage building in the Mumbai suburb of Bandra where the actor lives.
The apex bench of Chief Justice of India Y K Sabharwal and Justice C K Thakker observed there was nothing wrong established to prove that the Maharashtra government violated any law and that the actor influenced the administration.
Bombay High Court had earlier dismissed the petition filed by one Cyril Thomas Mecwan, who said Khan had influenced the state government into taking the decision.
The heritage building was called Villa Vienna, but the actor renamed it Mannat. He is constructing a housing complex there.
The high court had stated that all necessary approvals were obtained by Khan and that there was nothing violative of law. The Supreme Court confirmed that order while dismissing the PIL.
Khan had earlier filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, anticipating that the PIL would reach the apex court of the country. Filing a caveat means telling the court not to decide without hearing the party filing it. It is often filed by those anticipating a case against him.
Mecwan said he was a “social worker” and president of the Bharatiya Pheriwala Ekta Sangh and contended in his petition that the actor’s proposed multi-storey housing complex would devastate the heritage complex “Mannat”.
[Indian Express]
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 12, 2006, 05:35:36 AM
Shah Rukh, Aamir, Salman in abuse flick?
[Unconfirmed news item]
For many years Bollywood enthusiasts have longed to see the top three Khans together on the big screen, and this dream cast may well come true, if rumours are to be believed.
According to ‘a Bollywood trade analayst’, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are being ‘cornered’ into starring in a film on the sensitive subject of child abuse.
All three actors are to be given pivotal and substantial roles in the production, with Aamir Khan’s character at the centre of the abuse storyline.
All three actors will play roles of their age, and not college going youths. Shah Rukh Khan will play the father of two teenage girls, one of which gets murdered, laying the blame on Aamir Khan’s character. Aamir himself will also play a married man with a young child. Salman Khan’s role in the film is of the police officer investigating the death of Shah Rukh Khan’s teenage daughter.
Where does the child abuse angle come in, I hear you ask. Well the story begins when the three are teenagers themselves. The young Shah Rukh, Aamir , and Salman are close friends. One day, while playing outside, they are befriended by a ‘police officer’. The young Aamir is made to get in the car but never returns. A search is called and he is later found in the basement of some derelict house. He has been abused by the so called ‘police officer’. The lives of all three friends are shattered, and they start to drift apart.
Years later, all three are grown up. Shah Rukh’s character on the outside is a family man with a small business, but in fact he is a well-renowned gangster. Aamir’s character, after going through what he did when he was a child, is a loner who works as a labourer. His marriage is on the rocks and he is being alienated from his only child. Salman Khan has become a successful police officer, but his marriage is in tatters, as his wife has left him and wants a divorce. After the police fail to find the murderer, Shah Rukh Khan, with the help of his gangster associates, kidnaps Aamir Khan. He believes that Aamir killed his daughter. The ending of the film sees Shah Rukh Khan kill Aamir for revenge, later finding out that he was not the murderer.
All three actors are happy to work together on this project, but want the story changed, as it is too much similar to the Hollywood smash hit Mystic River. That film starred Sean Penn (Shah Rukh Khan), Tim Robbins (Aamir Khan), and Kevin Bacon (Salman Khan).
If the actors sign up then three leading ladies will also be cast, to play opposite them. Kajol opposite Shah Rukh, Karisma opposite Aamir, and Aishwarya in a guest appearance, opposite Salman Khan. Those are the three being touted.
This insider has not disclosed the name of the director who is planning this ambitious project, but one can only think one specific director, when it comes to sensitive and out of the ordinary films.
Let’s hope that this project does lift off, and we finally get to see the Khan magic times three.
[Radio Sargam]
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I WILL BASICALLY TREAT THIS AS MY GRAIN OF SALT. IT DOES STATES AT THE VERY BEGINNING THAT ITS AN UNCONFIRMED PIECE OF ARTICLE. BESIDES ITS FROM RADIO SARGAM AND RS IS VERY VERY UNRELIABLE. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 12, 2006, 05:37:47 AM
Vidya Balan dreams of Shah Rukh!
In this industry, where every newcomers dream to work with Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan, 'Parineeta' gal Vidya Balan however is no exception. But only difference between Vidya and other starlets is Vidya doesn't want to wait for that.
An ardent fan of Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Balan is ready to do every thing to play opposite SRK. In a recent interview, Vidya assured that she would soon be seen opposite King Khan.
"I will look best with Shah Rukh Khan on screen," also she claimed.
Vidya said she has seen Shah Rukh's 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' almost six times in the theatres. And she claimed she knows the dialogues of the film by heart.
[India Target]
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 12, 2006, 05:39:13 AM
Baby Bachchan bowled over by King Khan's charm
Shah Rukh Khan ’s overt statements proclaiming himself as the ‘superstar’ of Bollywood may lead many to believe that he is an arrogant man. But Abhishek Bachchan thinks otherwise.
According to Abhishek, SRK is a “humble and unassuming person”. In Abhishek’s opinion, one needs to spend some time with SRK in order to know the man and the superstar.
During the making of Karan Johar’s film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna , Abhishek not only got a chance to work with SRK but also got to know the man behind the superstar.
“I was bowled over by him as an actor and a human being…Only after you work with Shah Rukh do you truly understand why he enjoys the position he does. He's a humble and unassuming person,” an IANS report quotes Abhishek as saying.
Another quality Abhishek marvels in the king Khan is how, during shooting, SRK not only concentrates on his own performance but also makes sure that other actors also end up giving their best.
Abhishek recalls one scene in which he was stuck and how SRK came to his rescue and gave an advice as to how to perform.
“The amount I've learnt from him about conducting oneself as a person and as an actor, is insurmountable,” Abhishek is quoted.
Abhishek also adds that the rumours of rift between SRK and the Bachchans have not affected their relationship.
‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ has Abhishek playing husband to Rani Mukherjee , and SRK playing Preity Zinta ’s husband. The film is about troubled marriages.
[apunkachoice.com]
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 12, 2006, 05:39:58 AM
“SRK’s not an arrogant man,” Abhishek!
Shah Rukh is a humble and unassuming person - that's all what Abhishek Bachchan has to say about the Bollywood king.
Abhishek worked with Shah Rukh in Karan Johar's 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna', and Abhishek's opinion about Shah Rukh is quite overwhelming.
"One needs to spend some time with SRK in order to know the man and the superstar," said Abhishek in a recent interview.
"I was bowled over by him as an actor and a human being…Only after you work with Shah Rukh do you truly understand why he enjoys the position he does. He's a humble and unassuming person."
"In one scene in KANK, I was stuck and SRK came to rescue and gave an advice as to how to perform," recalled Abhishek.
"The amount I've learnt from him about conducting oneself as a person and as an actor, is insurmountable," Abhishek gushed.
[indiatarget]
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 12, 2006, 05:41:17 AM
Shah Rukh in Kabhi Alvida music video
It is a known fact that Shah Rukh Khan plays a disabled ex-footballer in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, meaning he will not be dancing to any songs in the film.
But a special video promo is being made to accomadte lovers of Shah Rukh Khan’s dance steps.
And this video will not be included in the actual theatrical release, but will be used for promotion on television.
The video will also feature Abhishek Bachchan and Preity Zinta.
It is not yet known if Rani Mukherji and Amitabh Bachchan will be included in the footage. This is the first time we will be seeing Shah Rukh Khan portray a disabled person in a film.
Ajay Devgan acted his heart out as a mentally challenged father while Hrithik Roshan was award winning for the same, in the prequel to Krrish, Koi Mil Gaya.
We will have to wait and see if Shah Rukh Khan can pull off portraying a partially handicapped individual.
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna has guest appearences by Ritesh Deshmukh, Arjun Rampal, Saira Mohan and Kajol. While Anupam Kher’s wife Kiron Kher, is playing the role of Shah Rukh Khan’s mother.
The film is pencilled for release in August.
[radiosargam.com]
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Regnig on July 14, 2006, 05:54:01 AM
| Sham can you not post stuff from Radio Sargam. For the love of truffles. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Ankush on July 15, 2006, 11:44:34 AM
Sham can you not post stuff from Radio Sargam. For the love of truffles.
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Speak in her language. For the love of Pele. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 08:51:24 AM
| Lolz. I dunno what was I thinking when I poted that Radio Sargam article. Sowzyyy ppl. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:15:14 PM
King Khan on a roll!
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Bollywood Trade News Network
The multifaceted King Khan, the undisputed Baadshah of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan is undoubtedly ruling the pinnacle of stardom with creditable hard work and his boundless passion for acting. Not only has he carved a niche for himself as an actor in Bollywood, but has also managed to rule the hearts of women in general. According to the reports in a section of press, he is one actor who'd make the best father as per a survey conducted recently. Also he is the perfect father material according to most Bollywood beauties. Amongst all the top actors in Bollywood SRK tops the list even as an ideal papa.
He has also been rated as the sexiest man in Asia. Well he truly deserves every bit of his hard earned success and the heights that he has scaled as an actor. It's a fact that he works round the clock to finish his assignments within the stipulated time period and despite this '24 hour on the run' schedule he manages to spend quality time with his son Aryan and daughter Suhana which is really commendable. He also enacts bedtime stories for his kids and just seems like an exemplary father who catches up with his children as and when he can, rather makes time for them inspite of his crazy agenda and hectic lifestyle.
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:16:11 PM
Shah Rukh Khan a loving dad at heart
PETALING JAYA: He may be a Bollywood superstar but, up close and personal, Shah Rukh Khan is just a normal dad who dotes on his children.
Shah Rukh Khan, the leading Indian actor who warms hearts with his dimpled smile and suave moves, visited the Naza World showroom in Jalan 51A/221 here yesterday with his wife Gauri, their two children, and an entourage.
He is in town with other Bollywood stars – Priyanka Chopra and Arjun Rampai – shooting the remake of the action thriller Don, first aired in the 1970s.
Shah Rukh Khan and his family had earlier visited the Naza World showroom in Petaling Jaya.
Naza Group sponsored some of the cars used in the movie and a movie scene was shot in the showroom early this month.
Wearing sunglasses, a dark-blue T-shirt and jeans, Shah Rukh Khan kept a sharp eye on his children as he walked through the showroom full of luxury cars with Naza Group chairman and CEO Tan Sri Nasimuddin SM Amin.
Daddy’s girl Suhana, six, held her father’s hand tightly while his son Aryan, nine, displayed a clear preference for fast cars, making a beeline for the Ferrari and Lamborghini on display as photographers clicked away.
Earlier, at a high tea, Shah Rukh Khan chatted with Nasimuddin, Naza-Brabus Motor Sdn Bhd executive director Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir and others about the movie industry, among other things.
“Malaysia is a wonderful country and we are enjoying our time here,” said Shah Rukh Khan when asked about his trip here.
Bollywood film director Farhan Akhtar and his crew were in Langkawi last month to film the movie. They are now in Kuala Lumpur, where shooting is being carried out at several locations including the Petronas Twin Towers, Subang and the Penchala Link.
The movie is expected to be completed around June 18 and is scheduled to open in theatres on Oct 24. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:17:00 PM
SRK, Europe and extra-marital affairs
Press Trust Of India
Posted Tuesday , June 13, 2006 at 10:49
Updated Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 07:25
London: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan released the soundtrack of his upcoming film, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna , in London on Monday.
"After making inroads in the UK and the US, Indian films are now becoming popular in France, Germany and Poland too," Khan said.
Khan said that this film, which is scheduled to be premiered on August 11, will have subtitles in French.
With Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna filmmaker Karan Johar is back in the director's seat after five years.
Khan said that the film explored the theme of extra-marital relationships. "It is a great story with great music," he added.
Set in New York, the story is about the relationship between Dev (Shah Rukh Khan), and Maya (Rani Mukherjee) who are married to different people - Dev is married to Priya (Preity Zinta) while Maya is married to Rishi (Abhishek Bachchan).
Asked whether he planned to work in Hollywood films, Khan said, "I have not been offered any Hollywood roles. I feel very proud of those Indian actors and actresses who have been offered such roles."
Noting that Bollywood has a global audience of three billion people worldwide, Khan said he was grateful to all those who are kind to him.
On the song and dance sequences in the film, Khan said, "I love the fact that Karan Johar and Farah Khan always stretch my dance skills and create scenes that are vibrant and colourful."
"The mood of Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna is very different, more sensitive in some scenes and yet much more exuberant in others," he added. |
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Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:17:23 PM
SRK's sensitive side in KANK
June 13, 2006 14:58 IST
After making inroads in Britain and the US, Indian films are now becoming popular in France, Germany and Poland, Shah Rukh Khan claims.
The Bollywood hearthrob, who was in London for the music release of his new film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, told newsmen that the film is scheduled to release on August 11. It will have French sub-titles.
Directed by Karan Johar, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is a story of two relationships of marriage, disappointment and ultimately betrayal.
Khan says the theme of the film -- extra-marital relations -- shows 'a sign of maturity of the director'. Till now Khan has only featured in more old-fashioned love stories like Dil To Paagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho and Veer-Zaara.
"It is a great story, with great music," he says.
Asked whether Bollywood directors produced films with NRIs in mind, Johar says, "We are an emotional lot of people and we produce films for Indians, whether in India or abroad."
Set in New York, the story revolves around the relationship between Dev (Khan) and Maya (Rani Mukherji). They are both married to different people. Dev is married to Priya (Preity Zinta) and Maya is married to Rishi (Abhishek Bachchan). However, when Dev and Maya meet, the shortfalls of their respective marriages become more apparent as they realise that they are perfect for each other. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan.
'I've got Veer-Zaara and Bunty-Babli in my film'
Asked whether he planned to work in Hollywood films, Khan says, "I have not been offered any Hollywood roles. I feel proud of those Indian actors and actresses who have been offered Hollywood roles."
On the song and dance routine in the film, he says, "I love the fact that Karan and (choreographer) Farah Khan always stretch my dancing skills, and create scenes that are so vibrant and colourful in all the films we have done together.
"The mood of Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna is very different -- it's very sensitive in some scenes and very exuberant in others. The soundtrack and the dances will take you on a parallel roller coaster to that of the film and the characters."
Johar says, "Many people view the music and dance in Bollywood films as purely incidental. I believe that the music is integral to a film, and for me, it is developed very closely within the structure of the film." |
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Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:18:07 PM
Shah Rukh Khan disappoints by his absence at IIFA
Jun. 19, 2006
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is just not called ''King Khan'' or ''Bollywood Badshah'' for nothing as his absence was sorely felt here at the recent 7th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) weekend. Even though top stars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherji and Preity Zinta were present for the awards presentation ceremony and performed, they could not match the SRK's histronics of entertaining the audiences and interacting with fans while anchoring the awards presentation show. The star-studded extravaganza during the awards presentation failed to enthuse the audiences. The stars came, performed and left. There was no variety in the performances except of Preity Zinta who danced to the tunes of superhit numbers which had influence of Arabic music, said Vivek Kotian. Of the few stories carried by the local media about the IIFA weekend, most were critical. Last year, the Dutch press had extensive coverage of the event describing IIFA as ''Bollywood Oscars''. SRK keeps the audiences engaged with his light, humorous talk and even invites his fans to perform with him on stage, remembers Shalini Patel, who attended the ''Temptations'' performance of Shah Rukh in Dubai two years ago. Fardeen Khan and Lara Dutta did a decent job as comperes of the show. But, they cannot match SRK's star status, she said. Organisers did not give any reason for Shah Rukh staying away from IIFA except that he was holidaying in London with his family after completing the shooting of Farhan Akhtar's ''Don''. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:18:33 PM
And now Van Damme bowled over by SRK!
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Bollywood Trade News Network
Yet another Shahrukh Khan freak...Like the fanatic audience and other actors in his league were not enough to admire him! Hollywood actor Jean -Claude Van Damme has acted in notable flicks like DOUBLE IMPACT, UNIVERSAL SOLDIER, NOWHERE TO RUN, HARD TARGET and the critically acclaimed TIMECOP. The action hero was recently present at the much hyped IIFA AWARDS In Dubai. According to reports in a section of press, actors Preity Zinta, Urmila Matondkar and Shilpa Shetty had a good time socialising with the Belgian martial artist. He expressed his desire to do Indian films with the assistance if an Indian director. He added that he was extremely moved by Shahrukh's performance in DEVDAS. He just loved his acting in the film specially the last scene where SRK takes his last breath.
King Khan has surely conquered hearts across the globe also!
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Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:19:02 PM
I'm King Khan, Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan says of his superstar status: report
Wednesday June 28, 11:21 AM
Bollywood's leading man Shah Rukh Khan is confident he will continue to hold sway over the country's movie industry for several years.
Khan, 39, told the Bombay-based DNA newspaper in an interview published Wednesday that there weren't any new actors on the horizon to unseat him.
"This is King Khan. I'm the Ronaldinho of acting," he said referring to Brazil's football star. "I'll be there for another five to six years then maybe you can think of some other actor."
Khan is regularly rated as the country's top actor in polls by India's movie media. Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and popular star Aamir Khan were relegated to second and third positions, trailing Khan, in an annual ranking of actors published by Filmfare magazine earlier this year.
Khan has starred as a macho action hero and romantic lead in more than 60 Indian movies since his 1992 debut. India's media has often said it would be a while before other promising actors such as Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan could fill Khan's shoes.
"No newcomer is around to oust me," said Khan. "It's terrific. I'm respected, recognized ... Many magazines call me the icon of the country. The fact is I'm blessed, it has been a charmed life."
Khan's blockbusters include "Main Hoon Na" (I'm Here), "Veer Zaara," "Kal Ho Naa Ho" (Tomorrow May Never Come), "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" (Sometimes Happiness, Sometimes Sorrow) and "Devdas."
His new releases over the next couple of months will be "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" (Never Say Goodbye) and "Don." |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:24:51 PM
I'm the Ronaldinho of acting: Shah Rukh
Friday, 30 June , 2006, 18:24
Mumbai: Bollywood's leading man Shah Rukh Khan is confident he will continue to hold sway over the country's movie industry for several years.
Khan, 39, told the Mumbai-based DNA newspaper in an interview published on Wednesday that there weren't any new actors on the horizon to unseat him.
"This is King Khan. I'm the Ronaldinho of acting," he said referring to Brazil's football star. "I'll be there for another five to six years then maybe you can think of some other actor."
Khan is regularly rated as the country's top actor in polls by India's movie media. Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and popular star Aamir Khan were relegated to second and third positions, trailing Khan, in an annual ranking of actors published by Filmfare magazine earlier this year.
Khan has starred as a macho action hero and romantic lead in more than 60 Indian movies since his 1992 debut. The media has often said it would be a while before other promising actors such as Abhishek Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan could fill Khan's shoes.
"No newcomer is around to oust me," said Khan. "It's terrific. I'm respected, recognised ... Many magazines call me the icon of the country. The fact is I'm blessed, it has been a charmed life." <>p> Khan's blockbusters include Main Hoon Na, Veer Zaara, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Devdas.
His new releases over the next couple of months will be Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Never Say Goodbye) and Don. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:25:25 PM
Dhoom 2 upstages Don
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, July 04, 2006]
Showbiz is like Politics. No permanent friends or enemies. Shahrukh Khan is realizing exactly the same at this very moment. Apparently Yash Chopra and son Aditya Chopra are taking their animosity with Shah to a different level. Two of the biggest Diwali releases this year will be Yash Raj’s ‘Dhoom 2’ and Shahrukh’s ‘Don’. All the exhibitors of ‘Krrish’ (Yash Raj Films is distributing Hrithik’s super duper saga) have been verbally booked for ‘Dhoom 2’ and this leaves very few exhibitors for ‘Don’. And in the bargain, the fate of King Khan’s big ticket will be affected badly.
The feud between the two parties started when Shahrukh asked for his market price from Yash Raj Films. The ten year association started turning sour as Aditya Chopra had learned by now that he could make successful films even without Shahrukh. Aamir Khan was signed at his market price for ‘Fanaa’ which incensed Shahrukh. His favorite leading lady Kajol was signed opposite Aamir, upsetting King Khan even further. After being chucked out from Shimit Amin’s film produced by Yash Raj Films in favor of Salman Khan, Shahrukh was at a loss of words. The schemer that he is, he just wormed his way back by easing out Salman from Shimit’s film. No wonder Salman is upset with him.
It seems Yash and Aditya Chopra are in a mood to teach a lesson to all the big and small stars of Bollywood. That if they can do it to the biggest of them all, then they can do it with anyone. So beware! IndiaGlitz will keep a close watch on the Diwali fireworks and keep you updated about the same. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:25:45 PM
Shah Rukh moving from Yashraj banner
Jul 06, 2006
Shah Rukh’s long-standing association with the Yashraj banner is nearing an end. Both the parties have never agreed to the cold war between them, but now the things are obvious. He has been a part of their film from Darr to Veer Zara. Aditya Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan were inseparable, as Adi had never made a film till date without him. Shah Rukh has rendered blockbusters films like ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ and ‘Mohabbatein’ made by him. But in the sudden turn of events Yashraj banner has dropped him for their next project and have signed Abhishek Bachchan instead. Reports say that it’ll be a romantic film with Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukherji is being considered to play the female lead. Chopras are tight-lipped about their forthcoming venture.
The situation came through due to Shah Rukh's unfriendliness with the Bachchans. Also his rift with Amar Singh may have led to the state. But this surely stands as a contrast to the rapport and the relationship the Chopras and he shared before. Not long back Yash Chopra considered Shah Rukh as his family and claimed that he will always be a part of the films he made. Adi Chopra also took up a fight with Sunny Deol during the making of ‘Darr’ and they haven’t worked together ever since. But now calling for peace they’ve signed Bobby Deol for Shaad Ali's ‘Jhoom Bara Bar Jhoom,’ just to make Shah Rukh feel that he not indispensable.
Shah Rukh was not available for comments but it has been learnt that he is very disappointed with Chopra. But sometime back on this whole issue he said, “I don't believe in all these rumours. Amitji is above all this. Abhishek is like my younger brother and my kids are fond of him.”
Also Yash Chopra has blocked all the major theatres and multiplexes for ‘Dhoom 2’, which is slated for a Diwali release and this is the time Ritesh Sidhwani is planning to release Farhan Akhtar's film ‘Don’ starring Shah Rukh Khan. Needless to add the film will face strong competition at the box office. |
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Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:26:12 PM
Controversy over SRK's house reaches SC
Dhananjay Mahapatra
[ Friday, July 07, 2006 01:27:02 amTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a petition questioning the Maharashtra government's decision to permit construction of a multi-storeyed housing complex near a heritage building at Bandra in Mumbai.
And closely following the proceedings in the apex court will be none other than the hearthrob of millions — Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
For, the alleged heritage building in the Band Stand area is the residence of the famed actor, who is constructing the housing complex. The building was earlier known as 'Villa Vienna' and was rechristened by the actor as 'Mannat'.
Petitioner Cyril Thomas Mecwan had approached the Bombay High Court with a PIL alleging that Shah Rukh Khan using his "influence and wealth" had got the plan approved from the government authorities for construction of the multi-storeyed complex adjacent to the heritage building.
The HC had thrown out the petition, saying all necessary approvals from the concerned authorities were sought and granted for the construction of the multi-storeyed building, which in no way interferes with the line of vision of the heritage building.
Despite the relief from HC, Khan had not taken any chances in the matter and promptly filed a caveat in the Supreme Court through advocate Bibha Datt Makhija to prevent Mecwan from getting any ex-parte order.
Mecwan, claiming to be a social worker and the Mumbai president of the Bharatiya Pheriwala Ekta Sangh, in his special leave petition alleged that Khan has used his influence to get permission for the multi-storeyed housing complex that would tear apart the heritage sanctity attached to 'Mannat'. |
Title: Not My Fault
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 16, 2006, 01:28:19 PM
Ok I know some of the news may be a lil back-dated. Just a lil bit but its not my fault. I was really bz and with the WC and all the jazz. I had this articles saved and I mailed it to Kiki, Abe and Deg's but those 3 retards didn post it in here.
I shud have know better than to ask those bums. |
Title: Re:Not My Fault
Post by: Abraham Nigel on July 16, 2006, 09:56:42 PM
Ok I know some of the news may be a lil back-dated. Just a lil bit but its not my fault. I was really bz and with the WC and all the jazz. I had this articles saved and I mailed it to Kiki, Abe and Deg's but those 3 retards didn post it in here.
I shud have know better than to ask those bums.
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Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Keerthi on July 17, 2006, 10:47:00 AM
| So its my fault now? And yeah is this whole Yash Raj and SRK fall-out thing true? |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 18, 2006, 06:41:01 AM
Mumbai blasts 'dastardly act': Shah Rukh Khan
July 17, 2006 12:57 IST
Bollywood director Karan Johar and superstar Shah Rukh Khan have condemned Tuesday's terrorist attacks on Mumbai.
At a joint news conference on the sidelines of a three-day long Bollywood extravaganza that concluded at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in central London on Sunday, Shah Rukh described the attacks as a "dastardly act."
Terrorism has become an international phenomenon, Shah Rukh pointed out: "It happened in New York, Madrid, London and now in Mumbai. It is a very sad situation. It is necessary to educate people, to take away the thoughts of violence from society."
Johar said attacks in Mumbai were a clear case of terrorism and people should face the challenges united.
Both Karan Johar and Yash Chopra noted that Bollywood was completely secular.
To a question on the non-resident Indians' importance for the industry, SRK said NRIs have been responsible in helping Bollywood make a breakthrough in the West.
Asked whether they would consider reducing the duration of Hindi films, Yash Chopra and Johar felt it would be difficult; Shah Rukh said it was worth considering.
Yash Chopra said it was not the length that mattered but the intensity of the film. "Music is part of Indian life and culture. We are not ashamed of our music," Chopra said.
"It was quite an awakening when Veer-Zaara was screened in Paris. When we went there, the entire area was jam-packed and we could not even enter the theatre where the film was being screened," the veteran filmmaker said.
Asked whether they produced films keeping the NRIs in view, Johar said: "We produce films which are emotional and attractive to Indians. Being an NRI is a status. They are Indians, whether they live in New York or Bihar. NRIs are more Indians in their heart than most of us."
Shah Rukh said, "Our films not only entertain, but they are for eternity. It is the only mode of entertainment for masses and length of the film is value for money."
Called BAFTA Goes Bollywood, the London programme included presentation and interactive sessions with Johar, SRK, Chopra, Aamir Khan and Preity Zinta.
A new book on Bollywood, called Lights, Camera, Masala -- Making Movies in Mumbai by Sheena Sippy was also showcased on the occasion
The 246-page book -- by daughter of producer Ramesh Sippy with text from scriptwriter Naman Ramachandran -- gives an insider's look at the glitz, grit and grandeur of the world's largest film industry.
Ramachandran called the book a celebration of contemporary Hindi cinema. The book documents the process of making a typical commercial Hindi film through the adventures of a pair of fictitious characters called Vijay and Ravi, who try to make a Bollywood film of their own.
Famous film personalities -- from seasoned scriptwriters like the Salim-Javed duo to megastars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai and successful directors like Ramesh Sippy and Johar -- have shared their experiences and provided insights into filmmaking.
Lights Camera Masala also records the stories of the behind-the-scenes people who are such an intrinsic part of the Bollywood machinery -- a light boy, a make-up artist and a choreographer, among others. |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 19, 2006, 06:47:58 AM
So its my fault now? And yeah is this whole Yash Raj and SRK fall-out thing true?
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Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 19, 2006, 06:49:05 AM
Star system exists in B'wood & it should: SRK
IndiaFM News Bureau
Posted online: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 1420 hours IST
Updated: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 1423 hours IST
Mumbai, July 18: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has begun its 'BAFTA Goes Bollywood' weekend with a press conference and screening of Devdas, which was followed by a Q&A session with actor Shah Rukh Khan.
This is the first time the Academy has opened its doors to Bollywood in such a way and the weekend will give many the opportunity to learn more about Indian cinema and introduce the variety and wonder it has to offer.
At the press conference on Friday, held at the Academy's premises at 195 Piccadilly, BAFTA Chairman Duncan Kenworthy welcomed his guests and introduced the start of what would be a celebration of Bollywood. His guests were no strangers to cinema success as Yash Chopra, Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan embraced this opportunity to speak to Duncan and the press about all things Bollywood-from the length of the films to their international acceptance.
“This event is essentially to introduce Bollywood to the Academy and people in the arts,” said Duncan Kenworthy who admitted an interest in Indian cinema and the elements that make it so unique.
When asked about the star system in Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan agreed it existed but also said it was open to newcomers who in turn became stars and then heralded their own attraction to films.
“I'm from outside the industry and have come from Delhi and am the biggest case in point that yes, the star system is in place in every industry and it should be there,” he said.
“Quentin Tarantino said in one of his interviews that the film industries that survive are the ones that have a star system and he pointed out the Indian film industry in the interview and how it had survived the onslaught of Hollywood and other Western cinema and not given up or become swallowed up by any other form of cinema because there is a star system. So it's a good thing. I don't think it's restricted to a certain talent because there are newcomers who come every once in a while and make it too,” he said.
Quentin Tarantino said in one of his interviews that the film industries that survive are the ones that have a star system.
The three guests, who in themselves represented the most successful pioneers of Indian cinema, also took time to speak about the recent tragedy in Mumbai.
“Before coming out here we just spoke out on camera against these acts and not only expressed support but also asked people to not get misled and not to react or get influenced by people who might use religion as something that makes them go out and use violence,” said Karan Johar.
Yash Chopra reiterated the point that there were no divides within the film industry and he always saw this as a reflection of how things should be.
“The film industry is the most secular in the world. We respect art irrespective of caste, creed and color. We are always together,” he said, generating a respectful silence and agreement from all.
“Terrorism is happening all over the world and people always stand together and evoke the spirit of a city or a country and say we are not going to succumb and we're going to come back,” said Shah Rukh Khan.
“But the truth is that there is no coming back, because it's a very sad situation for people who've suffered. I don't think we should keep propagating the fact that 'let's come back', I personally feel as strong as 'hit back', in whatever sense. Even in the sense of just trying to curb the thought of violence. I think that is what needs to be done. It's a reality we all need to be aware of and we need to educate youngsters and everyone who listens to us, in our homes, in our neighborhoods, our friends and kids and tell them we have to take away that thought of violence,” he said.
'The BAFTA Goes Bollywood weekend' will highlight Indian cinema through screenings of Devdas, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Veer Zaara, Dil Chahta Hai and Rang De Basanti alongside a master class in direction by Karan Johar and Interviews with Shah Rukh Khan, Yash Chopra, Aamir Khan and Preity Zinta.
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Post by: Regnig on July 23, 2006, 02:42:24 AM
Shahrukh plays a junior artist of the late 70’s in Farah Khan’s Om Shanti Om
By Gaurav Malani (IndiaFM News Bureau), July 21, 2006 - 01:38 IST
To all those who were going overboard cooking their own stories on Farah Khan’s ‘Om Shanti Om’ being a remake of Subhash Ghai’s Karz, they can take a breather. The news is anything but true and just an outcome of ideal minds working overtime. The gossip shaped up from the fact that ‘Om Shanti Om’ happens to be a superhit track from Subhash Ghai’s 1980 film Karz on which Rishi Kapoor shook his leg and had the nation crazy. And some uninformed reporter simply created a story out of it.
“There is no similarities between the two films whatsoever”, confirms a trustworthy industry insider. “It’s a complete new script”. The only coincidental similarity between the two films is that both are based on the theme of reincarnation. But the resemblance ends there. The genres are completely different.
“Om Shanti Om starts showing Shahrukh Khan as a junior artist of the late 70’s. His name is Om. Years later he is reborn and is named Om again”, adds the source. Shahrukh Khan’s blockbuster hit Karan Arjun also dealt with the theme of reincarnation. However ‘Om Shanti Om’ has no resemblance to that movie either.
And to set the record straight, ‘Om Shanti Om’ is a fresh project that Farah Khan is working on and is NOT the re-titled version of Farah’s other film ‘Happy New Year’ that she was supposed to make with Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. For the time being ‘Happy New Year’ is kept on the backburner and currently Farah is concentrating only on ‘Om Shanti Om’.
With the movie coming out in 2007, we just wish Farah that with ‘Om Shanti Om’ you have a ‘Happy New Year’.
http://www.indiafm.com/news/2006/07/21/7484/index.html |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: bharath on July 24, 2006, 04:00:05 AM
om shanti om will be directed by farah khan
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Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 28, 2006, 10:46:24 PM
Shah Rukh wows Emma
Subhash K Jha [ 20 Jul, 2006 2100hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
And now she wants to work with him!
The star of the BAFTA Bollywood weekend was undoubtedly Shah Rukh Khan. Sweeping the British press off its collective feet, he was at his witty best in the question-and-answer session with the British Press.
Later, at the dinner hosted by steel tycoon Mittal, British actress Emma Thompson was quite taken up by Shah Rukh. She expressed a sincere wish to work with him.
If there were any doubts about the Yash Chopra-Aamir Khan patch-up post-Fanaah then the Bollywood Weekend at the BAFTA has put them to rest. When Yash Chopra was honoured for being a Bollywood legend, Aamir Khan gave a heartfelt impromptu speech that brought the house down.
Recalls Karan Johar, "Aamir gave a rousing speech on Yashji. In fact Yashji was honoured for being the only Bollywood filmmaker to have made successful Hindi films from the black-and-white era to the present day."
Says Karan, "During my master class on K3G the questions I was asked were really something. Someone asked me why Shah Rukh was seen with his shoes on in water in the ‘Suraj hua madhyam’ song in K3G. It was quite a question. I was also asked about the difference between the masters of the earlier years and those who are making films today."
Karan says that he spoke about how we are scared of silences today. "For instance there's a shared moment of silence between Shah Rukh and Rani in KANK," he says.
"I had to fill the soundtrack with thunder and lightening. I explained why we need to structure the sound and visuals in a particular way to fit a given format. I also explained why our films are misunderstood to be musicals. That in fact the songs don't manoeuvre the story. All in all, it was fabulous experience." |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 28, 2006, 10:46:53 PM
Shah Rukh, Aamir and co dominate Bafta weekend
By Subhash K. Jha,
Mumbai: If there were any doubts about the Yash Chopra-Aamir Khan patch-up post-"Fanaa", then the Bollywood weekend at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) awards in London has put them to rest.
When Chopra was honoured for being a Bollywood legend, Aamir gave a heartfelt impromptu speech that brought the house down.
"Aamir gave a rousing speech on Yash-ji. In fact, Yash-ji was honoured for being the only Bollywood filmmaker to have made successful Hindi films from the black-and-white era to the present day. They couldn't find a parallel to him in cinema anywhere in the world," Karan Johar told IANS.
While Aamir held a Master Class, a regular feature for filmmakers from all over the world during the Bafta awards, on "Rang De Basanti", Preity Zinta conducted her class on Farhan Akhtar's "Dil Chahta Hai".
"During my Master Class on K3G ('Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham') the questions I was asked were really something. Someone asked me why Shah Rukh was seen with his shoes on in water in the 'Suraj hua madhyam' song in K3G," said Johar.
"It was quite a question. I was also asked about the difference between the masters of the earlier years and those who are making films today. I spoke about how we of today are scared of silences. For instance, there's a shared moment of silence between Shah Rukh and Rani in KANK ('Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'). I had to fill the soundtrack with thunder and lightening. I explained why we need to structure the sound and visuals in a particular way to fit a given format.
"For example, the emotional graph has to be timed with the interval. And after interval, we have to have a buffer-block where we give audiences a chance to get back into their seats before the plot proceeds. I also explained why our films are misunderstood to be musicals. That, in fact, the songs don't manoeuvre the story. All in all, it was a fabulous experience. It showed how far Bollywood has infiltrated into the European psyche."
But the star of the weekend was undoubtedly Shah Rukh. Sweeping the British press off its collective feet, he was at his witty best in the QA with the British press.
At a dinner hosted by steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, British actress Emma Thompson was quite taken up by Shah Rukh. She expressed a sincere wish to work with him.
Said Johar: "The Mittals were grace personified. Their son is my friend. And they have the highest regard for Bollywood. So we bonded. Shah Rukh's impact has to be seen to be believed. He has had the maximum number of hit films on the British charts. The British reacted to him with amazing hysteria. Gurinder Chaddha conducted an interview with him where Shah Rukh was in his element. Yup, he was clearly the star of the Bollywood Weekend." |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 28, 2006, 10:47:30 PM
Sing it like Shah Rukh!
Rubina A Khan
[ 25 Jul, 2006 2051hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
SRK has just recorded Khaike Paan Banaras Wala for the new version of Don.
Going by the recent spate of actors crooning in films, the badshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan too has joined the bandwagon. He has just sung a portion of the popular track, Khaike Paan Banaras Wala in Farhan Akhtar's Don , which is a remake of the original Amitabh Bachchan starrer.
Shankar Mahadevan of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy musical trio says, "Shah Rukh grasped the song beautifully and he worked very hard on it."
But the fact remains that this song is reminiscent of Bachchan. So what does director Farhan Akhtar have to say to that?
"Whenever you think of the song Khaike Paan Banaras Wala , it has a very strong association with Mr Bachchan who was very good in the song. Apart from Shah Rukh singing a portion of the song, he has performed very well in it too." So, will we see Shah Rukh Khan chewing paan in the song too? "Wait and watch," laughs Farhan.
Incidentally, Shah Rukh had earlier sung Apun Bola Tu Meri Laila in Josh .
So, how much does an actor singing in a film help? "It all depends on the song and how it's created," says trade analyst Komal Nahta.
"In the case of Aamir Khan's Aati Kya Khandala , it added to the collections of the film. Earlier when Shah Rukh sang in Josh, it did make a difference."
Actors who've crooned for films
Amitabh Bachchan - Rang Barse from Silsila and Mere Paas Aao from Mr Natwarlal . Also a number in the forthcoming Babul
Sanjay Dutt - O Shivani in Khoobsurat . Also in other films like Kaante and Musafir
Salman Khan - Chaani Ki Daal Pe Sone Ka Mor in Hello Brother . Also sang with Amitabh Bachchan in Babul
Akshaye Khanna - A nazm in his forthcoming film Aap Ki Khatir
Abhishek Bachchan - Right Here Right Now in Bluffmaster
Aamir Khan - Aati Kya Khandala from Ghulam
Viveik Oberoi - A few lines in Deewane Huye Paagal |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 28, 2006, 10:48:05 PM
I have nothing against Shahrukh: Big B
HTTabloid.com
New Delhi, July 25, 2006
This could be the biggest scoop of the year! News is that tension is brewing between living legend Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood Badshah King Khan.
The controversy between the strenuous relations between Big B and Shahrukh Khan has now turned to lovey-dovey family relations between the two. Both superstars have refuted allegations of their troubled relations by expressing bond of love between them.
But what's the truth? Are they just pretending to be friends? The two acting giants of Bollywood give their side of the story...
According to Shahrukh, his children are very fond of Abhishek while Amitabh Bachchan says that Jaya is equally fond of Shahrukh.
Shahrukh puts it this way: "It's complete rubbish to say I have bad relations with Bachchanji. Some people even went to the extent of saying that I am upset with them because Yash Raj films have replaced me for Abhishek in one of the films. I want to prove false all these rumours by telling everyone that we are having very cordial relations and my children are very fond of Abhishek Bachchan. They like his movies very much and have great regard for him. These are very useless things to spread about us. People who don't have any work just spread all this rubbish."
On being asked what could be the reason for his replacement with Abhishek Bachchan, he explains, "I have no idea because I only came to know about it through newspaper reports. But I have no grudge against Abhishek. After all we are in the industry for so long and these things keep happening here. Terming it as a reason for souring relations between us is unfair. I have great regard for Amitabh Bachchanji and his family."
On the other hand, Big B too has refuted such news as baseless saying, "Shahrukh is a member of our family and even Jaya doesn't discriminate between Abhishek and him. People have spoken rubbish things about him that he didn't appear for the IIFA awards in Dubai only because of tense and bad relations with me. It is plain rubbish."
It seems Shah Rukh and Amitabh are trying hard to come clean on their relationship. Now, whether the cold war is actually over, only time will tell! |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 28, 2006, 10:48:38 PM
Shah Rukh Khan, for sale!
July 26, 2006 11:59 IST
Bollywood fans in Britain will be able to buy 12-inch dolls immortalising the film industry's leading stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra from August 1.
The first four actors will be launched, under the brand name Bollywood Legends, by toy manufacturer and distributor Spin Master Toys UK, along with entrepreneur Shameen Jivraj, who had come up with the concept four years ago. She recently approached Spin Master Toys UK to handle the UK distribution of the dolls.
Shameen has headed the 'Shiny Doll' development team as well as many other well-known children's brands such as Star Wars and Teletubbies.
She says, "I became intrigued by Bollywood a little while ago and was drawn into the movies with their mix of fun, fashion, music and dance. It's such a magical and emotive arena and I wanted to create something that would allow the audiences to be able to take some of that magic home to treasure and enjoy in a unique and new way."
Amazon.uk is already taking orders for the doll. They are each priced at 24.99 pounds. They each weigh less than half a kilogram. Priyanka and Kajol wear saris while Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik sport trendy western outfits |
Title: Re:News on Sharukh Khan
Post by: Seleção Mujer on July 28, 2006, 10:48:54 PM
SRK Joins Hrithik For Arjun Rampal´s ´I See You "
While talks about Shah Rukh Khan having joined Hrithik Roshan for Arjun Rampal's home banner , 'I See You'(in London) , were on for a while , we now have confirmed news of it .
According to Hrithik himself " Shah Rukh had shot three days before me . Mine was a shot with Arjun, no Shah Rukh. I just had to walk through the shot."
Hrithik also rubbished rumours of an argument with Shah Rukh Khan during the shooting , " I don't even want to react to such baseless rumours. Shah Rukh and I didn't even shoot together for Arjun's film. "
What must be kept in mind is that both Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan have put in these small appearances for Arjun's sake . |
Title: SRK ban gaya gentleman!
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 02, 2006, 05:06:34 AM
SRK ban gaya gentleman!
He might be one of Bollywood's biggest superstars, but unlike other stars, stardom hasn't gone to his head. Well that's not our observation, but what a budding producer Bobby Pushkarana has to say about Shah Rukh. Pushkarana, who produced the last year's National Award winning film Page 3 went to meet SRK at his bungalow and came away impressed by the actor’s impeccable manners. "He's so down to earth; when I had to leave he came out and personably escorted me right up to his gate and told me, ‘Sorry, I have to rush back quickly as my children are in the bed and I have to read them a story.’ I couldn't believe my ears. He may be the biggest superstar on screen, but in real life, he's like any normal doting father," says Bobby. Well, that’s SRK for you - actor, father and a gentleman. The complete man!
http://movies.indiatimes.com/quickies/msid-1836831.cms |
Title: Shah Rukh 'flu' away!
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 02, 2006, 05:15:06 AM
Shah Rukh 'flu' away!
That's the price you pay for being a superstar. Even when you are under the weather you don't get a break, because the press, filmmakers and junta are hovering all over you. After all the holidaying in London, SRK came back to Mumbai to get back to the grind. But soon after he wrapped up the last bits of KANK he got the viral flu. And the quickest way to recover was to escape quietly to another city. SRK rushed to Delhi, relaxed for two whole days (yeah, that's a lot for him) and came back hopping on his feet to Mumbai. But we doubt if the flu wanted to fly away that easily. Everyone wants a bit of the King Khan, don't they?
http://movies.indiatimes.com/quickies/1829412.cms |
Title: Chunkey Pandey in 'Don'
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:34:22 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, August 02, 2006]
We all know that in Farhan Akhtar's 'Don - The Chase Begins Again', Shahrukh Khan plays the role of Don [Amitabh Bachchan], Priyanka Chopra is Roma [Zeenat Aman], Arjun Rampal is Jasjeet [Pran] while Kareena Kapoor is Kamini [Helen].
There are also Om Puri, Pawan Malhotra and Boman Irani in some of the other important roles that were made immortal by the actors [Iftekhar, Satyan Kappu, Om Shivpuri] who were originally seen in the movie. But are you aware that even Chunkey Pandey is a part of this mega starcast?
With all the original roles been grabbed by the actors as mentioned above, Chunkey's part in the film has been kept as a surprise element with no buzz created around his association in the film. One hopes that his presence in the film is justified and Farhan Akhtar indeed throws a surprise or two with his added characters!
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24185.html |
Title: SRK to Rock-n-Roll in Mauritius
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:35:35 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, August 02, 2006]
Shahrukh Khan loves to rock-n-roll. It’s been quite a while since he shook the stage on fire. With back to back shooting for ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ and ‘Don’, SRK has been away from limelight.
A stray interview here and there and tons of gossip written about his rift with Bachchans, Yash Chopra is all we’ve been getting to hear about him. King Khan is ready to shake the world once again. Soon after the release of ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ on August 11, he will be flying off to Mauritius to perform at a show there on August 19th.
Sharing the stage with him will be actors Priyanka Chopra, Celina Jaitley, Zayed Khan and Malaika Arora Khan. Pop band Bombay Vikings will also be performing at the show. Mauritius has many Bollywood fans considering the huge Indian population it wouldn’t be surprising for SRK and company once they receive an overwhelming response from the aam junta.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24197.html |
Title: SRK’s Diplomatic Battle with Big B
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:36:58 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Thursday, August 03, 2006]
Diplomacy is as much a Key word in Politics as it is in the world of Make-Believe. The war between Amitabh Bachchan and SRK has been written about in plenty. Now, with Karan Johar’s ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ getting closer to release date, the speculation is mounting whether they would get together for the promotions together. KJ had planned a grand Premiere. But now it stands cancelled.
The reason given is that ‘How can we celebrate when we’ve just come out of a disaster like the Bomb blasts’. Well, right…In that situation you should have cancelled showcasing the film itself. Or, maybe announced donating the first day’s collection to the victim’s families!
Let me give you the diplomatic dope first up. A special screening of KANK was organized for the lead pairs. After the film got over, Big B sent a bouquet with a message to SRK saying that this is by far his best performance till date. Now, for some action! Apparently Mr Bachchan didn’t like the fact that SRK is hogging almost each and every frame of the film while Abhishek is being presented as a second lead. According to Mr B, Aby baby is a big star today and the audience would want to see him presented in a bigger way. KJ, reportedly went ahead and shot an additional song ‘Where’s the Party Tonight’ only with Junior B and excluded SRK completely.
The reason for the cancellation of the premiere is being given as the fact that both Bachchan and Shahrukh refused to attend it jointly. They won’t be promoting the film jointly either. In fact, SRK wasn’t a part of the IIFA Awards in Dubai where Karan released the music of the film along with Amitabh (Who is the brand ambassador of IIFA). KJo had to organize a separate release function with SRK in London where he had been holidaying with family.
Shahrukh is fascinated with Amitabch Bachchan even though he is opposing him tooth and nail in real life. It is being said that SRK is willing to produce the 1975 Yash Chopra classic ‘Deewar’ and play Vijay. Producer Gulshan Rai’s son Rajiv Rai is not willing to part with the rights of the film as he feels a great film can’t be replicated in today’s time and age even if it has Shahrukh Khan.
Big B hasn’t commented on this move so far. I have a hunch that all this rivalry business can also be a move on the part of shrewd producers to pep up their film. We already know what controversy can do to the fortunes of a film. ‘Fanaa’ is a case in point. Let’s wait and watch whether KANK goes the similar way.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24230.html |
Title: Block booking for KANK begins
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:37:46 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Thursday, August 03, 2006]
The countdown has begun!
There is one more week to go before the year's biggest film unleashes on screen and not surprisingly the buzz has started catching on a big way. While the songs so far may not have met with a audience reaction similar to K3G, KHNH or even Kaal, what is certainly working in the film's favor is its mammoth starcast, unusual subject and above all Karan Johar's return behind the camera.
With the kind of hype the film comes with, expectedly the advance booking counters have been thrown open to the public well in advance across major multiplexes of the country. Block bookings of the film for corporate world, colleges and localities are being highly encouraged with an aim towards getting a sellout first week that should help the film recover a major share of its huge budget!
With 3 huge 50 crore super-duper hits already this year [Rang De Basanti, Fanaa, Krrish] and a 40 crore superhit in the form of 'Phir Hera Pheri', all eyes are now set on 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' to see the distance it manages to cover!
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24237.html |
Title: Release date of Don's music is....
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:39:32 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Friday, August 04, 2006]
It is exciting time for Shankar Ehsaan Loy as they gear up for the music release of their next biggie [Don - The Chase Begins Again] even as their 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' continues to do a chart topping business all over.
While everyone is aware that the much awaited flick arrives this Diwali/Eid, the music too is keenly looked forward especially to see how SEL have reworked the classic 'Khaike Paan Banaras Waala'. Well, the wait should finally be over this month, precisely on 23rd August, when the film's music officially releases.
With 20 days to go for the music releases, an exciting promotional campaign for both the film and the music has been planned across various media channels. Stay tuned for more updates!
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24273.html |
Title: KANK Special on MTV
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:40:40 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Saturday, August 05, 2006]
5 more days to go and a multistarrer extravaganza is expected to rule the theatres across globe as KANK releases worldwide.
To celebrate the occasion, MTV and Dharma Productions have tied up to aggressively promote the film for an entire week around the film's release date.
The exclusive special would feature interviews with the cast and crew [KJo, Big B, SRK, Small B, Rani, Preity], some behind the scenes happenings, exclusive clippings from the flick, songs and many more unknown facts about the film that audience has been dying to know about this multi-crore blockbuster.
Stay tuned!
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24299.html |
Title: DON ahead in the chase
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:41:25 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Monday, August 07, 2006]
2 months and 13 more days to go and "Don - The Chase Begins Again" already seems to be far ahead in the race; well at least in terms of the kick start of the film's promotion!
On this Diwali/Eid there as many as four films that have been lined up for release - 'Jaan-E-Mann', 'Umraao Jaan', 'Familywala' and off course 'Don - The Chase Begins Again'. While 'Familwala' is a relatively unknown flick that has been revived looking at Neeraj Vora's recent 'Phir Hera Pheri' being a super-duper hit, J. P. Dutta's 'Umrao Jaan' is still waiting for some hype to be built up. Meanwhile Sajid Nadiadwala seems to have been playing a waiting game for the promotion of his 'Jaan-E-Maan' to begin.
In the meantime producer Ritesh Sidhwani and director Farhan Akhtar have gone ahead and unleashed the 20 seconds promo of the film that has dominated all the music channels this weekend. No wonder the teaser has made an instant impact all over with people wanting for more!
This has indeed made Don move ahead in the chase for being the biggest film this Diwali/Eid and now the other three flicks would indeed have some catch up to do to match the might of King Khan!
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24308.html |
Title: Its K factor this Friday
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:42:29 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Monday, August 07, 2006]
Come August 11 and the K factor would be arriving on the big screen in full force.
"Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna", a magnum opus by Karan Johar would finally release worldwide and the film would be indeed checked out by one and all to see how different has the film maker been in his latest endeavor. Also, if grapevine is to be believed, Kajol too would be making a small appearance hence resulting in three Ks - Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Karan Johar and Kajol!
But if you think that this is all you would hear and see of Ks this Friday then you are mistaken. That's because alongside KANK releases one more film called "Kathputli". A thriller set in a medium budget setup; it is being reasonably promoted by Sahara One who are presenting the film directed by Sanjay Khanna.
Starring Mink, Milind Soman, Yukta Mookhey and Sameer Dharmadhikari in the lead, 'Kathputli' is a psychological thriller told in a unique format and would be hoping to gain from a spillover audience who miss out on KANK.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24309.html |
Title: “I am too Sexy To Lust,” says Shahrukh
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:43:13 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Monday, August 07, 2006]
“I’m too sexy to lust,” says Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan dismissing insinuations that he doesn’t share a sexual chemistry with his heroines. King Khan is getting into his own as his next big film ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ is inching closer towards release on August 11th. “I think people who don’t feel sexy from within are the ones who lust. I genuinely believe that I am a very very sexy guy,” he adds.
The SRK magic is gradually spreading around. He is giving freewheeling interviews to television channels and newspapers. His catchy one-liners are being discussed in Mumbai local trains. And the limp-walk from the John Travolta of Indian Cinema is engaging a lot of female sympathy for him already.
The eternal romantic hero in him disagrees that Romance has gone out of cinema. According to him, the romance shall never fade away. “Romance is eternal, romantic heroes are not. That may change but romance will work,” says SRK.
And what about his alleged feud with Bachchans and Chopras? Shahrukh Khan in a typical tongue-in-cheek manner says that this animosity between him and Bachchans or Chopras is old news that has been done to death. So, what’s new? “I think maybe they should start talking about me and Abhishek having an affair. That would be more interesting,” says the Baazigar Khan.
SRK Magic Chalega Kya! Chalega….For Sure Chalega….
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24317.html |
Title: SRK, Madhuri in Yash’s Next?
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 08, 2006, 11:44:05 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Tuesday, August 08, 2006]
Shahrukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit make for an exotic pair. ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ and ‘Devdas’ were ethereal, while ‘Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam’ was sparkling chemistry. Now, if the buzz is to be believed then the fantasy team may be back next year with a Yash Chopra odyssey. It is being said in the film circles that the US based actress has been signed by Yash Raj Films for two films. But since the premiere movie making house of the country keeps things under extra wrappings, everyone has been sworn to secrecy.
Madhuri Dixit has been eager to make a comeback to acting but she is very clear that she’d like to give first priority to her two sons Ryan and Arin. She recently turned down Shaji Karun’s film based on Raja Ravi Verma’s life. She was also supposed to do Somnath Sen’s film opposite Amitabh Bachchan but there has been no news on that one either. Talking about the Yash Chopra directed film, then it is being said that Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee are also being considered for important roles.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24360.html
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Title: “I Would Go To US to Drink Pepsi,” says SRK
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:34:36 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, August 09, 2006]
“If Pepsi is banned in India, I would go to the US and drink it,” says the much-in-news-superstar Shahrukh Khan. He was answering questions to the media personnel at a press conference as a Watch Company’s brand ambassador. “ My intention is not to defend the brand I endorse. But I would like to ask the agency (which tested the soft drink for pesticides) whether they have analysed the how safe is the water we drink or if mother’s milk also contains harmful chemicals?”
According to Badshah Khan, neither the people who are pulling down hoardings nor the faces on those hoardings have a right to sit in judgement over what is safe is and what is not. “The final call will have to be taken by the central agencies,” he said. The actor admitted that he still drinks Pepsi despite the controversy and knows many others who do so.
When the questions veered towards ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ Khan said that KANK is not a big film because it has Shahrukh Khan, Amitji, Rani, Preity or Abhishek. “Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna is big because of Karan Johar. The manner in which he has written this story makes KANK a special film.” So, what’s it all about? “It’s about the chord that breaks down in marriages. A relationship mostly ends on a great level of maturity, understanding and even sensitivity. We are not being judgmental as to saying that this is right and that is wrong, it’s just a point of view that we are putting across,” says SRK.
IndiaGlitz says that be it Pepsi or KANK, SRK lives life 100%
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24367.html |
Title: KANK Opens to Historic Advance Booking
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:35:51 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, August 09, 2006]
Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna is expectedly creating a buzz as the countdown is heading towards the Big Release this Friday. With over 900 prints being flooded in the market and publicity blitzkrieg hitting the subconscious of masses, it goes without saying KANK had to have a huge opening. “The advance booking in all our multiplex theatres as well as single screen theatres has been wonderful,” says Girish S Wankhede, Manager, Public Relations, Cinemax, Mumbai.
The advance booking for multiplexes starts from Wednesday, but an exception was made in the case of ‘KANK’ as the advance started from Sunday itself. At a prominent single screen theatre Gaeity Cinema, all shows are houseful till the next Tuesday (15th August) repeating the magical opening of ‘Mangal Pandey’ last year around the same time. So, will KANK beat the stupendous show of ‘Krrish’? “The response is overwhelming. I think it is possible that KANK may beat Krrish as the star cast is powerful.”
Trade is jubilant with the ecstatic response received by KANK. It’s been the year that Hindi Cinema will remember for a long time as so many films have hit the Bull’s Eye at the Box Office breaking one record after another. Let’s wait and watch and see what Magic KANK manages as it unleashes this Friday.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24380.html |
Title: DON Defies Gravity
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:36:35 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Thursday, August 10, 2006]
If you ask me I prefer the lean-mean Don over the worth-sympathising Dev Saran of ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’. The sneak peak at Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don’ where Shahrukh Khan like the vintage Baazigar says unabashedly “I am the King” and you just feel like saying Why not dude! The colourful shirts, the designer sex appeal and that sinister negativity on the face is simply lovely.
For the first time in ‘Don’ SRK performed a spectacular stunt in spite of his back ache and spasms And, the end result is smashing. The superstar actually jumped from 15000 feet under the expert guidance of stunt directors from California who had earlier worked in Hollywood projects like ‘Terminal Velocity’ and ‘Air Force One’.
With younger heroes like Hrithik Roshan performing unbelievable stunts, it is natural for someone like SRK to stay-in-the-hunt by doing something that he has never done before. The soundtrack of ‘Don’ is very powerful as well. Although I am excited about KANK releasing tomorrow, but I am eagerly looking forward to this Diwali/ Eid as ‘DON’ shall step up the volume to incredible decibel levels.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24402.html |
Title: KANK Houseful in UK
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:37:24 PM
Faridoon Shahryar, IndiaGlitz [Thursday, August 10, 2006]
KANK fever is gripping not only India. But the whole world is Rocking-n-Rolling to Karan Johar’s beat. The biggest market of Hindi movies outside of India is in UK. And the first weekend is completely booked in sixty theatres where KANK is releasing today with paid previews. Whenever a big film of Karan Johar, Yash Chopra or Aamir Khan releasing, the tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday get sold out within no time. Market in UK is so effective that even when films like ‘Humko Deewana Kar Gaye’ flopped in India, its response abroad was very positive.
Karan’s last film as a director ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum’ was the biggest hit in UK raking in 2.5 million Pounds and the distributors Yash Raj Films are expecting that this time around it will push to 3 million Pounds. Hindi Films entering the UK Top 10 is not unusual with K3G opening at No. 3 and ‘Fanaa’ at No. 6 and hence it is expected that KANK will open at least at No. 3. Last month Karan launched the audio of the film in London with Shahrukh for company.
Johar has a soft spot for London because it is a multinational hub and makes more money for the industry than the USA market.
IndiaGlitz says if you are reading it in London and if you haven’t booked your KANK tickets yet, then do it right away. And do check out the first review of KANK here on IndiaGlitz.
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/24404.html |
Title: DON and Dhoom 2 with KANK !
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:38:59 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Friday, August 11, 2006]
So what if the expected face-off between 'DON' and 'Dhoom 2' couldn't happen this Diwali/Eid? The two would finally be clashing with each other, though in different continents as 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' releases this Friday.
While it is a common news that the promos of 'Dhoom 2' would be shown along with KANK screening in India, not many are aware that the promos of 'DON' too would be shown along with the film, though only in the overseas segment.
UTV International, producer Ritesh Sidhwani and director Farhan Akhtar have worked overtime in getting a rocking 3-minute trailer of their SRK-starrer Don out to all the cinemas in the US & UK where KANK will be playing. If the initial response to the trailer is anything to go by, looks like SRK has another hit in hand! Meanwhile those who have already caught the promo of 'Dhoom 2' in the preview shows of KANK are already going gaga about it and are vouching it to be the next blockbuster in the making.
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Title: It's 'Main Hoon Don' again
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:41:02 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Saturday, August 12, 2006]
Get set for a rocking action again as fireworks happen all around this Diwali!
After a rocking beginning to the promotion of 'Don' with a 20 second teaser, Farhan Akhtar has now unleashed a one minute song promo of the title 'Main Hoon Don'. And no, it is not a remix version of popular 'Arrey Deewani Mujhe Pehchano' but a brand new track by Shankar Ehsan Loy with the only similarity being the song's conclusion with the words 'Main Hoon Don'.
A swanky looking song picturised on an elaborate set with a dark yet flashy look throughout', 'Main Hoon Don' is an extravagantly shot number with Shahrukh Khan coming across as a style guru! His gyrates along with Isha Kopikar while partying around with a few men (who appear to be baddies) as Priyanka Chopra watches the proceedings.
A song with a retro feel to it, it mixes the spirit of the original Don with a dash of new age lounge effect to come across as a highly intriguing track!
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Title: KANK off to a flier
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:41:45 PM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Saturday, August 12, 2006]
Yes, it has done it! At least as far as the initial reports indicate!
The way KANK was all over the town for last one month, it was becoming clearer with every passing day that the film would be unstoppable. The movie has indeed taken a great start at the box office and there are all indications that it would turn out to be the biggest first week grosser ever while surpassing the record of 'Krrish'. A 6 day long weekend at many places in the country has only helped the cause since the advance bookings are phenomenal.
The film may have opened to mixed reviews from critics but that doesn't seem to be deterrent at all for the audience who are sure to check out the film at least once due to coming together of some of the best in the business.
As the opening week records set by numerous films this year seem to be en route to being broken, the question on everyone’s lips is "Whether KANK would surpass the 60 crore plus [and still growing] collections of 'Krrish'? Three more weeks and we should have the picture clear!
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Title: Farah Khan’s swan song?
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 13, 2006, 10:49:21 PM
Making Shakira dance Bollywood style may be the choreographer's last assignment; she now wants to concentrate on film direction
Subhash K Jha
While all eyes are riveted on Farah Khan for making Latino American popstar Shakira dance to her tune, the choreographer is eyeing something else. She has her eyes set on filmmaking, making the Shakira number possibly her last assignment. "I want to be known as a director now. I just have to give up my dancing dreams. Now I'll only do a bit of choreography for my brother Sajid Khan's film, nothing else," says Farah.
She recently did a rocking number with Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan. "While doing the 'Rock 'n' roll soniye' number I was like this star-stuck fan in Amitji's presence. It's my misfortune that I'm not directing Happy New Year anymore, because I had a great role for Amitji. While doing the Alvidaa number I regretfully told Amitji about the change in plans. But I will work with him soon," she says.
Meanwhile, Farah is nervous about her husband Shirish Kunder's impending directorial debut Jaaneman. "Shirish is so shy he wouldn't tell anyone about the film he has made. So, let me talk about the film instead. He has made a film that will make quite an impact."
Will the film be as good as her directorial debut Main Hoon Na? "Even better. Everyone is doing great work. Look at Karan Johar's Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna. It's such an honest and probing take on marriage," she says.
As for the Shakira number, Farah will not only give Bollywood-desi steps to Shakira for her 'Hips don't lie' number but she'll also try to dress her up in Indian clothes.
"The chorus dancers are definitely going to be wearing low-cut ghagra-cholis and Indian jewellery. The steps will be a mix of Bollywood and Western. That's the way I choreograph in India as well. I'd say it's time for Bollywood to make an impact in the US, and the sooner the better," says Farah.
Needless to say she's pleased as punch about getting an opportunity to give Shakira's chartbuster the Bollywood touch. "The show will be watched live in 32 countries through MTV America. It's a three-minute number with great rhythm. I fly to New York on August 22 and will stay there till September 1," she says. "I earlier did Bombay Dreams and then Mira Nair's Vanity Fair for an international audience. I also did a Chinese film. But somehow the impact of my dances was diminished in the US. In fact Bombay Dreams didn't do half as well in the US as in Britain."
After announcing her latest feat to husband Shirish Kunder, the first person Farah shared the news with was Shah Rukh Khan. "We've started work on our next film Om Shanti Om and I was scared about Shah Rukh's reaction to this sudden international assignment. But he said to me, 'Go girl, go for it! Do us all proud!' That's how he reacted. I value his opinion above almost anyone else."
• I want to be known as a director now. I just have to give up my dancing dreams. Now I'll only do a bit of choreography for my brother Sajid’s film, nothing else
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Title: Would there be fire due to SRK's smoke?
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 16, 2006, 04:09:19 AM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Monday, August 14, 2006]
Remember the hoopla that was caused a few months back when the government proposed a ban on depiction of onscreen smoking? While Bollywood was more or less unanimous in their objection against the ban, there was always uncertainty around the actual timeline when the ban would come into action.
Now one fears if the makers of Shahrukh Khan's next release 'Don - The Chase Begins Again' would be required to answer some questions due to depiction of 'smoke' in their latest promo of the film. The 1 minute song promo of 'Main Hoon Don' ends with a cloud of smoke around SRK's mouth as he looks at the screen. While the camera cleverly avoids showing any cigarette stick hanging in the frame, the cloud of smoke remains on screen for a good 5-7 seconds hence adding to the style appeal of SRK.
One wonders if this smoke would give rise to some more fire in the coming days. Wait and watch as the film's release is still a good 2 months away!
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Title: SRK's fondness for beginning and end of his film
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 16, 2006, 04:12:29 AM
Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, August 16, 2006]
As 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' has released and is busy minting money all over, all eyes are now set on Shahrukh Khan's next 'Don - The Chase Begins Again' where he goes for a complete makeover from being a cynical Dev Saran to the suave'n'stylish 'Don'!
When asked about his upcoming film he said, "Don of 2006 is 'similar', though not 'same' as Don from the past. The subject remains the same but Farhan has given the film a completely different treatment." On being questioned on what was so different about the new 'Don', he said with a twinkle in his eye, "The best part of the film is its beginning and its end. It is going to completely take you by surprise, believe me! The rest of the film has great moments too but it is the beginning and the end that makes it's special."
Well, we are certainly waiting for the D-day, October 20, to catch the film King Khan!
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Title: Can Shah Rukh Khan guarantee success?
Post by: Seleção Mujer on August 16, 2006, 04:26:03 AM
By Priyanka Khanna,
New Delhi, Aug 13: The Hindi film industry has entered the second half of the year feeling triumphant as it has managed to get the audiences back into the halls without much extra effort.
But the audiences are still unpredictable. Critically acclaimed multi-starrer "Omkara" is holding well only in Mumbai and Delhi while Sanjay Dutt-starrer "Anthony Kaun Hai" is hovering between average and flop categories.
Going by early reports, this year's most-awaited mega-starrer "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" by the industry's blue-eyed boy Karan Johar has not had as spectacular an opening as was hoped.
The box-office collections of the film are likely to pick up after the five-day extended weekend but the film's characterisation and plot have not enthused critics much.
The film stars Shah Rukh Khan who claims to be the "icon of the industry". In the teaser of his new movie "Don", Shah Rukh says: "I am the king".
But box-office returns of his solo films are a clear indicator that even he cannot guarantee box-office success the way Amitabh Bachchan could in the good old days.
Though the audience has changed, a large movie-going population is still very much into hero-worshiping enabling some south Indian actors to command more money than Bollywood's "A-list" stars.
Scepticism tends to creep in when one hears Shah Rukh say: "This is King Khan. I'm the Ronaldinho (ace Brazilian footballer) of acting. I'll be there for another five to six years, then maybe you can think of some other actor."
Elsewhere, he can be heard saying: "No newcomer is around to oust me. It's terrific. I'm respected, recognised. Many magazines call me the icon of the country. The fact is I'm blessed, it has been a charmed life."
He has ruled the roost coming a long way from days of television series "Fauji" in 1988 to scale spectacular heights after "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".
But in today's scenario Shah Rukh needs to be accompanied by an ensemble cast including Amitabh, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Abhishek Bachchan as in "Kabhi Alvida..."
It has been a while since his solo-hero films made cash registers ring. In fact, a film starring a herd of stars cannot ensure a box-office success either.
Ram Gopal Varma's horror flick "Darna Zaroori Hai" could not stay on the marquees in spite of the presence of almost every star of the industry - Amitabh, Anil Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Mallika Sherawat and Bipasha Basu.
Most of the multi-starrers in the past have witnessed great success. But when it comes to guarantee, there is none. Stars will only help, if the film is supported by a strong script and decent execution along with impressive performances.
Trade watcher Deepa Gehlot says: "Now that the audience is in a mellow, welcoming mood, this is the time to welcome new talent with fresh ideas into the industry."
Unfortunately, a lot of big-money corporate houses, who are getting into film production, are only looking at huge projects with stars.
So, it is left to a few like Pritish Nandy Communications, iDream Productions, Crossover Films and Metalight Productions, plus some enterprising individuals, to fund smaller films, apart from the old trouper National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
"It is unfortunate, again, that a lot of small budget offbeat films turn out to be unwatchable. There is still a crisis of content, which, in this current self-congratulatory phase, the industry is not addressing," adds Gehlot.
One hears of a little blip of change here and there. Subhash Ghai has set up a script workshop and is looking at new ideas; iDream already has a script bank; UTV is getting scripts developed; NFDC is planning something on the lines of a script bank too.
Everyone complains of the shortage of good writers but no one seems to do anything about it.
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"Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" with its enviable stellar star-cast is first of this year's multi-starrer big-budget productions to hit the marquees.
Johar has spent Rs.500 million on the film and brought together Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Rani, Preity, Abhishek and Arjun Rampal.
Coming up soon will be "Eklavya" (Amitabh, Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan), "Umrao Jaan" (Aishwarya, Abhishek, Shabana Azmi, Suniel Shetty), "Salaam-e-Ishq" (Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, John Abraham, Vidya), "Jaan-e-Man" (Akshay Kumar, Salman, Preity, Anupam Kher), "Dhoom 2" (Abhishek, Bipasha, Aishwarya, Hrithik) and "Lage Raho Munnabhai" (Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidya, Boman Irani)
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Stars and script apart, getting an apt release date has become another important criterion of box-office success.
A favourable release date for Johar's "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" is expected to play a key role in deciding the fate of the movie. The film will benefit from the two national holidays in the week ahead. |
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