Shahrukh Khan has retained his humility, despite being one of the biggest superstars in the country. Unlike most people, this modest actor doesn't go tom-toming about his social endeavors.
Just recently he was in news for the unfortunate mishap that happened outside his bungalow. His business manager informed a daily that the actor has sponsored a huge amount to the bereaved family of the guard who was shot. He will provide financial assistance to his family. Though she didn't disclose the amount, it is learnt that the family was more than happy with the arrangement.
Way to go King Khan!
Source: Bollywood Trade News Network
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Shah Rukh trashes Hollywood!
The presence of Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and Karan Johar notwithstanding, a press conference here ahead of the screening of "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" at the 31st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), was rather sparsely attended.
Whether this was due to the 9.30 a.m. slot or otherwise, the press meet at the Sutton Place Hotel attracted more shutterbugs than pen pushers and more North America-based Indian freelancers than international journos.
Even so, the three high-profile men on the panel were in their elements as they fielded questions about their film as well as about Bollywood's position in the global context.
Both Karan and Shahrukh Khan stressed that it was crucial for Bollywood to constantly participate in international film festivals in order to further its overall strategy to go global.
Karan said: "I do not come to a major international platform like this because of any immediate commercial reason. Whether I am in Toronto or in Cannes, my primary intention is to sensitise the world not just to my own film but to Indian cinema as a whole.
"We have a unique format of storytelling and we should be proud of it. But it is always a good idea to look for global exposure for the beautiful movies that we make," said the super-successful Bollywood director.
Shahrukh said: "I have been to a few international film festivals. It is not enough to merely take a particular film to a global audience. It is important for us to explain to the market why Bollywood films continue to thrive despite growing competition from Hollywood.
"Conversely, we should also try and understand how global producers, distributors and exhibitors operate and tell them that we are ready to do business with them."
But both Karan and Shahrukh insisted that Bollywood must not sacrifice its internationally recognised USP - the song and dance and high drama-driven narrative style.
"We should find our place in the world without sacrificing our intrinsic character," Shahrukh asserted.
Source: Santabanta
Whether this was due to the 9.30 a.m. slot or otherwise, the press meet at the Sutton Place Hotel attracted more shutterbugs than pen pushers and more North America-based Indian freelancers than international journos.
Even so, the three high-profile men on the panel were in their elements as they fielded questions about their film as well as about Bollywood's position in the global context.
Both Karan and Shahrukh Khan stressed that it was crucial for Bollywood to constantly participate in international film festivals in order to further its overall strategy to go global.
Karan said: "I do not come to a major international platform like this because of any immediate commercial reason. Whether I am in Toronto or in Cannes, my primary intention is to sensitise the world not just to my own film but to Indian cinema as a whole.
"We have a unique format of storytelling and we should be proud of it. But it is always a good idea to look for global exposure for the beautiful movies that we make," said the super-successful Bollywood director.
Shahrukh said: "I have been to a few international film festivals. It is not enough to merely take a particular film to a global audience. It is important for us to explain to the market why Bollywood films continue to thrive despite growing competition from Hollywood.
"Conversely, we should also try and understand how global producers, distributors and exhibitors operate and tell them that we are ready to do business with them."
But both Karan and Shahrukh insisted that Bollywood must not sacrifice its internationally recognised USP - the song and dance and high drama-driven narrative style.
"We should find our place in the world without sacrificing our intrinsic character," Shahrukh asserted.
Source: Santabanta
Don - Farhan Shoots Two Climaxes !
According to our sources , two climaxes have been shot by Farhan Akhtar for his upcoming Shah Rukh Khan-Priyanka 'Diwali-Eid' release 'Don' . It is obvious that one of the two is to be used in the movie and it is still to be decided which one . We know about both but that will qualify as a huge spoiler .
Yes , it is quite different from that of the 1977 Amitabh 'Don' and is quite a unique one and even King Khan says " Don't miss the beginning and the end ! "
Don't worry we wont SRK !
Source: Planetbollywood
Yes , it is quite different from that of the 1977 Amitabh 'Don' and is quite a unique one and even King Khan says " Don't miss the beginning and the end ! "
Don't worry we wont SRK !
Source: Planetbollywood
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Shah Rukh and Sushmita in 'Dulha Mil Gaya'?
Though actors Shah Rukh Khan and Sushmita Sen are yet to sign on the dotted line, producer Viveck Vaswani seems set to cast them in his film 'Dulha Mil Gaya'.
Vaswani's Insight Productions will shoot this big budget film in Trinidad and Tobago, reports Bollywood Trade.
The first Indian film to be shot on the Carribean island may see some known cricket players, including Brian Lara. But Vaswani has brushed aside reports that he was keen to cast Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in a small role as 'rumour'.
Vaswani who is all charged about the project said: 'The film has become the hottest title in the industry and we have been inundated with calls from producers asking us to part with the title.'
The film marks the directorial debut of Mudassar Aziz, writer of Tanuja Chandra's 'Zindaggi Rocks' and Mahesh Bhatt's 'Showbiz'.
'Mudassar is keen to work with Sushmita after 'Zindaggi Rocks'. We are planning to meet Sushmita,' said Vaswani, who is just back from Trinidad after filming probable locations.
Talking about Sushmita he said: 'I have known Sushmita since her first film 'Dastak' which was released 10 years ago. I have been closely following her career since.'
If Shah Rukh signs on the dotted lines, he will be featured as a rich Trinidadian millionaire.
It may be recalled that Vaswani had cast Shah Rukh in the early years of his career for 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman' which was directed by Aziz Mirza. The film was Mirza's directorial debut and made him the most sought after director and also boosted Shah Rukh's career.
Vaswani has written the story of 'Dulha Mil Gaya' and describes it as a warm and witty film set in Trinidad that will have many firsts to its credits.
'It is one of the finest stories I have written and will be the most promising directorial debut of 2007, with Mudassar doing the screenplay, dialogues, lyrics and the direction. He is an incredible powerhouse of talent,' he said.
Vaswani has decided to release the film in May 2007 and has already struck a deal for international rights of the film.
Source: Indo Asian News Service
Vaswani's Insight Productions will shoot this big budget film in Trinidad and Tobago, reports Bollywood Trade.
The first Indian film to be shot on the Carribean island may see some known cricket players, including Brian Lara. But Vaswani has brushed aside reports that he was keen to cast Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in a small role as 'rumour'.
Vaswani who is all charged about the project said: 'The film has become the hottest title in the industry and we have been inundated with calls from producers asking us to part with the title.'
The film marks the directorial debut of Mudassar Aziz, writer of Tanuja Chandra's 'Zindaggi Rocks' and Mahesh Bhatt's 'Showbiz'.
'Mudassar is keen to work with Sushmita after 'Zindaggi Rocks'. We are planning to meet Sushmita,' said Vaswani, who is just back from Trinidad after filming probable locations.
Talking about Sushmita he said: 'I have known Sushmita since her first film 'Dastak' which was released 10 years ago. I have been closely following her career since.'
If Shah Rukh signs on the dotted lines, he will be featured as a rich Trinidadian millionaire.
It may be recalled that Vaswani had cast Shah Rukh in the early years of his career for 'Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman' which was directed by Aziz Mirza. The film was Mirza's directorial debut and made him the most sought after director and also boosted Shah Rukh's career.
Vaswani has written the story of 'Dulha Mil Gaya' and describes it as a warm and witty film set in Trinidad that will have many firsts to its credits.
'It is one of the finest stories I have written and will be the most promising directorial debut of 2007, with Mudassar doing the screenplay, dialogues, lyrics and the direction. He is an incredible powerhouse of talent,' he said.
Vaswani has decided to release the film in May 2007 and has already struck a deal for international rights of the film.
Source: Indo Asian News Service
Friday, September 01, 2006
It's true! Shah Rukh Khan sells
Just a year back there was a famous adage in Bollywood that either sex or Shah Rukh Khan sells at the box-office. While 'sex' is debatable, Shah Rukh surely sells.
The business figures of Shah Rukh's latest release Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna speak for themselves. The movie has become the biggest Bollywood opener at the box-office overseas. And in its third week since release, the film is still running to almost packed houses in many theatres in Delhi and Mumbai.
Though KANK is a multistarrer, SRK is the backbone of the movie. He is there from the opening reels right to the film's conclusion. It is to him the most footage is given. And, as expected, the fans of the superstar have immensely liked the film and his performance in it, no matter how some critics may have panned it.
Just to present some business figures, KANK has raked in an impressive amount of Rs. 31 crores in its run so far in the three major markets – US, UK and Australia.
Shah Rukh could not have hoped for a better resurgence after a long hibernation since the release of his film Paheli last year. While this year saw a good number of films featuring other no-less-talented stars, it is Shah Rukh who ends up stealing the thunder at the box-office.
And now, the deserving superstar is all geared up for another round in the coming months as Farhan Akhtar's Don readies for release in the Diwali weekend.
Judging by the movie's promos, it is going to be an adrenalin rushing thriller as Shah Rukh steps into the role immortalized by Amitabh Bachchan more than two decades ago.
At the 'Don' music launch in Mumbai recently, Shah Rukh gave his fans a teaser of what to expect from the movie when he delivered a few dialogues. The one that got the loudest applause was : Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, namumkin bhi hai (To catch Don is not only difficult, it's impossible).
Well, the dialogue surely befits the superstar as far as the box-office earnings go.
ApunkaChoice
The business figures of Shah Rukh's latest release Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna speak for themselves. The movie has become the biggest Bollywood opener at the box-office overseas. And in its third week since release, the film is still running to almost packed houses in many theatres in Delhi and Mumbai.
Though KANK is a multistarrer, SRK is the backbone of the movie. He is there from the opening reels right to the film's conclusion. It is to him the most footage is given. And, as expected, the fans of the superstar have immensely liked the film and his performance in it, no matter how some critics may have panned it.
Just to present some business figures, KANK has raked in an impressive amount of Rs. 31 crores in its run so far in the three major markets – US, UK and Australia.
Shah Rukh could not have hoped for a better resurgence after a long hibernation since the release of his film Paheli last year. While this year saw a good number of films featuring other no-less-talented stars, it is Shah Rukh who ends up stealing the thunder at the box-office.
And now, the deserving superstar is all geared up for another round in the coming months as Farhan Akhtar's Don readies for release in the Diwali weekend.
Judging by the movie's promos, it is going to be an adrenalin rushing thriller as Shah Rukh steps into the role immortalized by Amitabh Bachchan more than two decades ago.
At the 'Don' music launch in Mumbai recently, Shah Rukh gave his fans a teaser of what to expect from the movie when he delivered a few dialogues. The one that got the loudest applause was : Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, namumkin bhi hai (To catch Don is not only difficult, it's impossible).
Well, the dialogue surely befits the superstar as far as the box-office earnings go.
ApunkaChoice
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