SRK's Wedding Affair to Remember

SRK is in huge demand for anything and everything in the world - be it films, brand endorsements, product launches, events or performances at weddings.

And while audiences have accepted him in possibly every medium, his performances in weddings has found strange reactions from many. While some feel it’s too cheap for someone of the caliber of the King Khan to dance at anybody’s wedding, others are of the opinion that Shah Rukh will stoop to any levels for a good price.

But the Badshah has his own theory when it comes to performing at weddings. Also he blames media for their half knowledge in reporting since the general masses are of the opinion that Shah Rukh Khan starts dancing in the marriage mandap or on the way, which is far from the truth. The King breaks his silence and speaks at length about his views on the issue.

SRK has a lot of people coming up to him who want him to dance at their son or daughter’s wedding. But there is huge money attached to his performances since Shah Rukh has a huge dignity for labour. And the unbelievably steep price that he quotes has these very people returning with sad and disappointed faces.

But then again Shah Rukh never refuses an offer which he can’t resist. Just like anyone and everyone he puts his mouth where the moolah is. He believes that marriage is the most joyous occasion for a family and isn’t ashamed of being a part of such an occasion provided the monetary gain involved for him is worth it.

And the actor makes his point when he opines that he does not charge for his presence at a wedding but only if he is asked to perform at the venue.

Most don’t find his remuneration feasible but there are exceptions everywhere and industrialist Laxmi Mittal was one amongst them. Shah Rukh goes on to detail about his much talked-about performance at Laxmi Mittal’s daughter’s wedding ceremony. He agreed to it only due to his friendship with the Mittals and the fact that Mr. Mittal had everything arranged in Paris beforehand.

Khan didn’t perform at the wedding, as might be the usual perception, but at a venue close to the wedding. Arrangements were made for an auditorium that could house an audience of 3000 people. SRK even asked Mittal to bear the costs of a troop of dancers (around 100 of them) in addition to a production team and others for the performance. According to Shah Rukh his performance at Laxmi Mittal’s daughter’s wedding resembled the shooting of a song sequence for any big banner film.

Shah Rukh Khan also makes no bones of the fact that he has a list of do’s and don’ts when he agrees to perform at a wedding. As per his rulebook, the show should begin as per the schedule and none are allowed to enter the hall after the show starts. He does not wait for anyone except for the bride and the bridegroom. Moreover once the show has begun Shah Rukh expects everyone to be seated and does not like drinks and food being served during his performances.

Now this wouldn’t sound much different from a performance at an award function night or during a world tour, which is more than acceptable for his fans across the globe.

So then why should anyone have problems with him performing at weddings? Does it still sound that cheap?

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