SRK interacts with the media and fans about Kolkata Knight Riders

SRK has a new tattoo!

At a recent IPL event, Shah Rukh Khan showed off his huge new tattoo covering most of his sexy left arm. Ha ha! So if Saif thought his Kareena tattoo was cool, SRK's is cooler and it does not say 'Gauri'. At the event were also the winner of his IPL ticket competition with his parents. We sneaked out some cute pics of this super drool-able actor and his newly designed left arm! Check it out!

SRK is on the Run!

King Khan recorded a song in his own voice for his IPL music video for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

On Sunday at midnight, Shah Rukh Khan recorded a song for his IPL album. The first-time singer finished the song in three hours flat!

Talking about his song Shah Rukh says, “I recorded 'Run Just Run' and then heard it at 5 am. It sounded really good but obviously, they worked on it. I want to hear it again and see how it sounds. Bappida was happy with the results.

I sang it to Kunal Ganjawala’s voice and he sang it really well. The song is hip and cool. It reminded me of the Abhishek-Priyanka song from Bluffmaster but I am told all hip-hop songs sound like that.”

The idea of a song around running was SRK’s idea, “To me, acting is akin to running. In fact, there is a chapter on running in my autobiography. When they were young, I used to tell Abhishek and Hrithik how they should always run, never be still.”

The lyrics of 'Run Just Run' are in Hindi and English and have been written by Virag Mishra.

Bappa Lahiri, Bappi’s son, who was present at the recording studio adds, “We recorded the song at Octavius Studio in Bandra.

We started at 12.30 am and finished by 3 am. Shah Rukh was initially worried whether he would be able to sing well but dad forced him saying he would be fine.

Shah Rukh had heard Kunal’s version which is also on the CD. He had come prepared. He’d practised to Kunal’s song. He finished the recording so effortlessly and quickly, that we were surprised. Initially, we were a bit tense but he sang very well.”

According to Bappa, 'Run Just Run' is about life and not just cricket, “Shah Rukh was involved in the song right from the concept to the execution. It was his perception of life.”

Describing the song Bappa says, “Run Just Run is a mix of hip-hop, groove and dad’s music. I did the recording, programming and rhythm and dad has given the tune. Shah Rukh was like a pal he is so humble, chilled out and comfortable to be with.

I recorded Sanju sir’s (Sanjay Dutt) song last year and now SRK. I am coming to the conclusion that actors make very good singers.”

UpalaKBR, Mid-Day

Shah Rukh's Training School

Shah Rukh is helping his friend Salman Khan with the latter's upcoming television show, Dus Ka Dum. "I believe I have some experience to pass on. Otherwise, Salman is a honed actor," says SRK, who is television's most popular host these days.

SRK is also working on yet another walk. He has just started working on his gait for his forthcoming film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. In fact, that's how he approaches his characters, says the superstar. Through their gait. He has heard the script of the syrupy love story, written by close friend and filmmaker Aditya Chopra. "I have heard the script and I have started working on the character. I usually get working in the car and do my references. Developing the walk of my character is very crucial.
If you have been watching my films, each and every character has a distinct walk and run," says Shah Rukh, who has just recorded a hip-hop song along with Bappi Lahiri. He points out his different gaits in Kabhi Alvida Naa kehna, in Chak De, in Don…

"It was difficult. They made me sing each line thrice. Although I sang quite badly, they have made it sound good," he says. The generous actor has also made a string of guest appearances in his friends' films - Krazzy 4 and Bhootnath.

In circles where it really matters, the buzz is that Shah Rukh's item song in Krazzy 4 is pulling crowds to the theatres. But he has not seen his own song yet. "I have not seen my song. When I'm doing a guest appearance I don't ask any questions. I like to be treated like a guest on the sets and give my best wishes to the makers of the film. I'm not attached to it," he says.

The actor doesn't take any fee for such friendly appearances, but Rakesh Roshan forced him to take his remuneration for the song. Shah Rukh elaborates, "Rakeshji was very sweet. He said 'If you say no, I will never speak with you again'. Even Duggu (Hrithik) made me swear that I would not say 'no' to the money."

He moves on to produce his next film, Billo Barber. Director Priyadarshan and the actor has had problems getting an actress to play the barber's wife in the film. After Vidya Balan and Amisha Patel begged out of it, Lara will play the part now. "I had spoken with both Vidya and Amisha. They were not too keen on playing a mother on screen. But I feel today's young breed of actors shouldn't have these issues. If it's a good role, you should take it up."
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Sandipan Dalal, Mumbai Mirror

SRK to do an item song in Dostana

Karan Johar has always said that he cannot think of making a film without Shah Rukh Khan.

His upcoming film Dostana (directed by newcomer Tarun Mansukhani) will be no exception. If all goes well Shah Rukh Khan will do an item song in Dostana, which also stars Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai.

According to our source, last week Karan and Shah Rukh spoke about the same, and SRK readily agreed.

Our source informs us, "There was a time when most movies had a special number from a sexy gal. Many Bollywood beauties have entertained the audience with their item numbers. But times have changed. With most of the heroes going all out to have a great physique, filmmakers include item songs by top heroes. And who better than Shah Rukh Khan?"

Going by past record, there is no reason why this item song by Shah Rukh will not make waves. His number with Aishwarya Rai 'Ishq kameena' created quite a flutter, and his number in Krazzy 4 is also on top of the charts.

Despite text messages, Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar and Tarun Mansukhani remained unavailable for comment.

Dostana is Karan's tribute to his father Yash Johar, who Shah Rukh revered. The film revolves around the friendship between Abhishek and John and is said to be funny, sassy and hilarious. Karan is quite emotional about the title. He has said in a section of the media, "When my father produced Dostana in 1980, he was going through hard times. But all the three principal actors Amitji, Shatrughanji and Zeenat Aman co-operated to the fullest. That's how the film was made."

Vickey Lalwani, Mumbai Mirror