SRK apologises for caricaturing politicians

Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan has described politics as “one of the most self-sacrificing kind of jobs” and apologised on behalf of the film industry for having “caricatured” politicians in movies.

In an interaction at the Hindustan Times leadership summit here, he said: “I think running a country, a state or a small kasbah requires a lot of selflessness. And I am really too business-oriented to be selfless,” Mr. Khan said responding to a question on whether he intended to join politics.

“I apologise on behalf of the whole film industry that over the years we have caricatured politicians to be bad guys. I don’t think that’s true. And especially the younger guys who are joining politics,” he said.

In a lighter vein, he said he was “too selfish, too materialistic and capitalistic kind of a person to join politics. Second, I am too good looking.”

He then promptly added: “Rahul [Gandhi] is amazing looking. But I have a six-pack,” said Mr. Khan.

Asked whether it was true that some actors had been given amounts to the tune of Rs. 15 crore to work in films, he said he has never been offered that much money.
“I sell myself”

“I sell myself in endorsements, dancing, marriages and birthdays. Movies, I do those for free,” he joked.

He dubbed as media exaggeration stories about rivalry between him and superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

“Some of it is exaggerated. Like stories about rivalry between me and Mr. Bachchan,” Mr. Khan said.

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"I want to be a bigger hit than Chak De," - Shah Rukh Khan

And sets higher targets for himself on Eid.

Badshah Khan is on an all time high, the pony tailed Khan whose new fab ab look has been grabbing headlines is all set to rock the screens this Diwali.

In Delhi for a function he was very upbeat. Basking in the success of Chak de India Shah Rukh promises Om Shanti Om will have people begging for more.

"Every Diwali I only compete with myself and I want to be a bigger hit than Chak De," said Shah Rukh Khan.

As for the current controversy over India's nomination in the Oscars Eklavya, the actor had his own take.

"We have a variety of films and it's difficult to select the best. I agree we may disagree with choices but respect the decision. Paheli many not have been the best," said the actor.

With preparations for Eid all around SRK was all geared up for the holiday.

"I will be at home. I am a cheap father. I will only give 'dua' to my kids. Eid is a day of sacrifice and tolerance. May peace reign," said SRK.

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SRK to Star in Kaun Banega Crorepati's Reincarnation

Apparently, KBC will be back with its fourth season in Jaunary 2008.

And this time around also, the host will be King Khan. Apparently around November, the production house will be talking to Shahrukh Khan for his dates and discuss the details for the next season of the show.

The show has been produced by Siddharth Basu's Synergy Adlabs for all the first three seasons and the first two seasons of the show were hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. The show is based on UK's game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and the last season ended in April this year.

When contacted Anita Kaul Basu, Managing Director of Synergy Adlabs said, " Its too early to talk about it. Shahrukh is contracted for two years for KBC and it was slotted to come back. If Shahrukh can give his time and dates to us for the show, the production work will start thereafter. Nothing has been slated as of now." Says a source, " The format will obviously not change, but they will make it different in terms of having more interactive sessions. Whatever did not work the last time will be worked upon this season."

Adds Anita, "The format can't be changed as it is a celador format, but yes, we can play around with the special episodes. We still need to figure out as to what all changes can be brought about in the show." When contacted Ajay Vidyasagar, President, Content and new media, Star India, denied the news saying, "I haven't heard about this."

Synergy Adlabs is currently producing Jhalak Dikhhla Ja and will be soon coming up with a fiction show.

Sheikh Jelani, IndiaForums