Saif Ali Khan at the Set of 'Ra.One' in London

First Shahrukh Khan couldn't stop tweeting about his upcoming movie Ra.One, sharing inside info about the Anubhav Sinha directed hero action flick that also stars Kareena Kapoor. And now it's Karan Johar's turn to dish on the details from the set in London!

The popular movie producer took to Twitter to talk about the production that is underway and he even shared some twitpics, including a few of Kareena Kapoor's beau, Saif Ali Khan, who came to visit his belle in the British capital:

Dostana!!!

The glamorous couple!!!

Trying my hand at photography!!!

When SRK is not busy hanging out with KJo, he tweets to fans and followers about what else is going on the star-studded set:

wore lungi for a scene.it kind of gets windy & cool inside after a while coupled with the fear that it may open.tense & relaxed coexistence.

onto dinner i proceed. then bathe, say my prayers & wake up to a new day with hope & belief. have a good nite or day as per ur longitude.

just finished the shooting..have a turnaround day off tom...will have to sleep off the excessive work. mentally tired..love u all...chat tom

Sounds like SRK, KJo, Bebo and Saif are having a good time on the set of Ra.One! We can't wait for this one to hit theaters! How about you?

British Prime Minister plays up Shahrukh connection

As he began his maiden Indian visit Wednesday, British Prime Minister David Cameron singled out Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, food and cricket as among the cultural bonds that tie Indians and Britons.

'We share so much culturally, whether it's watching Shah Rukh Khan, eating the same food or watching cricket,' Cameron said in an article entitled 'A stronger, wider and deeper relationship' in The Hindu, an Indian daily.

Setting a perfect pitch for his two-day India visit, Cameron underlined that he has come to India with the biggest and most diverse delegation to 'renew the relationship between India and Britain, to re-launch a relationship that is stronger, wider and deeper'.

Lauding India's growing economy and emergence on the global stage, Cameron wrote: 'In the U.S., they used to say: 'Go West, young man' to find opportunity and fortune. For today's entrepreneurs, the real promise is in the East.'

'I believe that to spread opportunity for all our people, from Delhi to Dundee, Bangalore to Birmingham, we would benefit from a common strategy for economic growth,' he wrote.

Aamir wants SRK to watch 'Peepli Live'

There used to be a time when Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan didn't exactly get along (Remember Aamir writing about having a dog named Shah Rukh, and that not going down too well with SRK?). Now things have changed, and it's possible that Karan Johar is the man for bringing about a proper patch-up between the two Khans.

Karan's always been very close to Shah Rukh, and he's been getting closer to Aamir. It sort of started with Aamir's nephew Imran being cast in KJo's 'I Hate Luv Storys' and then Aamir being the only non-cast member invited to the movie's success party. In turn, Aamir invited Karan to the music launch of his home production 'Peepli Live'.

Later, Aamir and Karan met up with Shah Rukh in London, where he's shooting for 'Ra.One'.

And now Aamir has invited Shah Rukh to the premiere of 'Peepli Live'. He said that SRK attended the 'Raavan' premiere, and that he'd definitely invite him for 'Peepli Live'. Now if only we saw a similar thawing and bonding between SRK and Salman too. Maybe Aamir could step in to bring them together.

Shahrukh Khan plays his cards well

Shahrukh Khan knows how to be in good books of everyone. No wonder, he is called King Khan of the tinsel town. And the latest example is, on one hand SRK got Karan Johar on board for directing the romantic mushy scenes in Ra. One and immediately left no space for any hard feelings in director Anubhav Sinha’s heart. Read on to know how?

Sinha, the actual director has been assigned to shoot the action-packed sequences in the film and SRK seems to be very happy with his work. “Anubhav Sinha took some awesome shots today. All were amazed. I am so excited by it all. Hope we can share this film with all of you soon,” tweets SRK.

Well, SRK seems to know how to strike a correct balance, isn’t it Mr. Khan?

SRK gets 'politically correct', gives birthday wishes to Shiv Sena supreme

Not too long ago, SRK was in the headlines for his heated tiff with Shiv Sena supreme, for his "support" towards the Pakistani cricketers in the IPL matches, around the time of his release My Name is Khan. Now he's back but this time it's for his gesture of friendship.

Shah Rukh's company has given a half page advert in the popular Sena mouth piece, Samna, with a congratulatory message. Though the advert doesn't mention it directly, it is for wishing Uddhav Thackeray on his 50th birth anniversary. The advert in question is sponsored by his company Red Chillies Entertainment that reads, "With Best Compliments From...Red Chillies Entertainment."

With this precisely "politically correct" gesture, we hope the ugliness between politics and films gets buried.

I can't imagine one day without Gauri: Shahrukh Khan

For actor Shah Rukh Khan, family is his greatest wealth and the constant factor that made him single-mindedly focus on reaching the top. He pours his heart out to DNA on how his family is his secret behind his wellness and determination.

“I think God has been really kind to me. I treasure my family without whom I would not be whoI am today. They have sacrificed for me and they are the reason why I love going back home. For me, success is very important but being successful along with having a great family is necessary. You need to share your success with your family because it is not just for you that you are working,” Khan tells DNA.

“I want to see my family happy all the time as when I see them happy, I am at peace. As humans we crave love and it is very important to love and be loved. I’m thankful that I have people who have loved me and supported me through things that might have broken me as a person. It is because of them that I have always found strength,” he adds.

For the Deewana of India, wife Gauri Khan is his pillar of strength. “I can’t imagine one day without Gauri. I have crazy working schedules through the year and I know how much effort she puts in to look after our home, our kids and even me. I rely on her for everything. She is the reason why we have a good, happy and healthy family. Gauri is a fine mother as I can see her imparting crucial values to my children,” Khansays.

King Khan adds, “I believe parenting is the toughest job in the world as it is parents who shape how their children will grow up to be. A mother’s role is very important as she is the closest to the child. When I look at my children, I feel safe that Gauri pays so much attention to them. I’m surprised how she has everything planned and how she knows what we need all the time. When I’m all over the place, I fall back upon Gauri. She touches everything about my life,” he ends.

Shahrukh Khan wears a lungi again

Shahrukh Khan recently wore lungi. Yes, you heard it right, King Khan for one of his scenes in Ra. One has worn lungi. This is second time SRK has worn lungi; it was on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati 3 when SRK experimented with the attire. But the super star was quite apprehensive about the whole idea of wearing the attire. And why, read on.

“I wore lungi for a scene. It kind of gets windy and cool inside after a while coupled with the fear that it may open. Tense and relaxed coexistence,” revealed SRK on the micro-blogging site.

Looks like, SRK is leaving no stones unturned to make a picture perfect out of Ra. One.

Buzz is SRK's film features his son Aaryan

Buzz is that Shah Rukh has said okay to a film project featuring his son Aryan. The producers have shown interest in casting Khan Jr in a story that deals with the relationship between a teenage son and his dad.

Even though there's no confirmation from SRK, sources reveal that he's considering the idea. Wonder if Will Smith approves.

How could you, SRK?

Has actor Shah Rukh Khan extended an olive branch to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray? If the latest issue of Saamna, the political party’s mouthpiece, is anything to go by, it seems he has. Last morning, the newspaper carried an advertisement wishing Uddhav on his birthday. It read: ‘With

best compliments’ from Red Chillies Entertainment, the production house owned by Shah Rukh Khan.

Not long back, SRK and the Sena were at loggerheads, when the Sena took offense to SRK saying he had nothing against Pakistani cricketers playing in the IPL. The Sena threatened to disrupt the release of SRK’s film My Name Is Khan.

Thus, Shah Rukh wishing Uddhav comes as a surprise to many. Calling it a ‘personal warm gesture’, Shiv Sena spokesperson Rahul Navrekar says, “I don’t know whether Shah Rukh has done it himself or someone from the production house did it.

SRKWe had no personal animosity with SRK; we were just against the statements he made. So, if he has realised it (his mistake), we are happy.” However, Shah Rukh may not even be aware of the ad. While both he and his manager remained unavailable for comment, a source close to the actor revealed, “Shah Rukh is currently in London.

Bobby Chawla, the CEO of the production house, is hospitalised. In all likelihood, he doesn’t even know of this.” Surprised, Samar Khan of Red Chillies Entertainment said, “I have not heard of any such ad. I just look after the TV division of the company.”

The actor’s fans are not too pleased. “The entire country supported SRK during the MNIK controversy. His about- turn is disappointing,” says Divya Dua, 21. “I don’t believe this! I thought he was a real hero,” says Mukul Jain, 26.

But, the actor does have some support. “It’s a positive move. Whoever makes the first move is a hero and SRK has proved he is one,” says industry analyst Komal Nahata. “SRK has turned an enemy from yesterday to a friend today. It’s a moment to rejoice,” says filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt.

Shahrukh's olive branch to Shiv Sena

He's sent birthday wishes to Uddhav Thackeray even after being targeted by the party.

Of all the greetings that Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray received on his 50th birthday today (July 27), one stood out - "best compliments" from none other than Shah Rukh Khan who had been targeted by the party this year.

The birthday wishes were conveyed not through a traditional greeting card, but in a half-page advertisement released in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna. It said, "With Best Compliments From...Red Chillies Entertainment", the film company owned by Shah Rukh.

Coming as it did just a few months after the Sena had launched an all-out campaign against the superstar, the impact of the ad (Page 20, left hand side) was not lost on either readers or Uddhav.

"I am accepting best wishes from everybody," is all that Uddhav chose to say when asked about the ad this afternoon.

The olive branch extended by Shah Rukh - in the form of the advertisement - comes nearly six months after the Sena had launched an all-out campaign against the superstar following the release of his blockbuster, 'My Name Is Khan', in February this year. The party was angry with him for speaking in favour of Pakistani cricketers for the Indian Premier League.

The issue had pitted the state government and the Shiv Sena against each other in a controversy that raged for nearly 10 days and prompted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to make a visit to Mumbai on Feb 5 and thumb the saffron party in its bastion.

My name is Karan and I am not directing 'RA.One'

SRK's buddy may be directing scenes and songs in the sci-fi flick but insists he isn't at the helm of affairs

Even though over the last few days, Karan Johar has tweeted that he is away on a holiday in London, the truth is, he is there to assist good friend Shah Rukh Khan with the direction of his home production RA.One, currently being shot there. The film is being directed by Anubhav Sinha (of Cash infamy).

There have been reports of arguments between King Khan and Sinha since they began filming. But in all fairness, the problem is that the absence of Juhi Chawla's brother (and Red Chillies CEO) Bobby is making all the difference in the smooth sailing of the shoot. Bobby's expertise is being missed at planning and executing, resulting in stress for everyone. In a telling move, Anubhav has been forbidden from using his mobile phone till shots have been okayed on the monitor.

This is Shah Rukh's most expensive film to date and he didn't want to waste any days, and so he made an SOS call to Karan, whose judgement and cinematic sensibilities he has high regard for. Now some songs and scenes are being shot separately on two different sets.

The unit was divided and they shot at two locations with Khan, Kareena and KJo at one and Anubhav at the other. Karan has directed some action scenes and even shot a song on Bebo and SRK. However, the My Name Is Khan director is very clear that he's just helping out and doesn't want to take the credit away from Anubhav in any way.

Karan Johar was unavailable for comment.

"Really sweet to see Karan on an action film shoot. Should blow the cars to kal ho na ho music. kajol in a guest role in the flying cars ha ha. Rains... shooting action & montages together. 2 units... location demands etc. Karan assisting us for a day. hopefully we will make the schedule."

Shahrukh Khan Tweets from the Set of 'Ra.One'

Shahrukh Khan can't stop tweeting about his upcoming movie Ra.One! The Anubhav Sinha directed flick also stars Kareena Kapoor and the two actors are currently busy shooting one action scene after the other. So why is SRK so excited about this movie?

"Ra.One is a superhero film. There is a good guy, there is a bad guy, there is a beautiful girl, there is a wonderful singer and a fantastic director," SRK told reporters during a press conference with his costars Bebo "It's a kind of film, a genre we guys haven't tried at 'Red Chilies.' On behalf of the whole team, I would like to try and I hope we succeed. It's a new thing for all of us, so we are giving it our best shot," he added.

And now the popular actor is sharing some inside details from the photo shoot via Twitter!

"very tired today...must be cos didnt do too much work. must start working out soon...feeling unhealthy & 'oily'. abs getting extinct," the excited superstar told followers.

"now heading to bed..early morning shoot...have a few more cars to blow up..what a life...kars & kareena...chat with u all tom. Goodnite." Better get some sleep before those action scenes!

"oh god..forgot the picture with kareena.she was preoccupied learning her tough lines for the scene...she had to say "chinese today"? ha ha."

"Rains...shooting action & montages together.2 units...location demands etc.Karan assisting us for a day.hopefully we will make the schedule." Always good to have the support of your favorite director, KJo!

"really sweet to see Karan on an action film shoot.should blow the cars to kal ho na ho music. kajol in a guest role in the flying cars ha ha."

Sounds like Shahrukh is having a good time on the set of Ra.One! Are you looking forward to the movie? Drop us a line.

Bollywood Hindi Film Industry King Shahrukh Khan

If you're new to Bollywood movies, you may wonder why Shah Rukh Khan is top of the Bollywood heroes list. At first glance he may seem a bit on the short side at 5'6" and maybe not even conventionally handsome.

But Shah Rukh Khan's been the undisputed King of Bollywood for nearly twenty years and much of his appeal comes from his personal brand's USP of love and respect. Often known just by his initials SRK, Shah Rukh Khan is one of those rare people who makes everyone around him feel like they're the star. Despite having the industry in the palm of his hand, his humility, friendliness and excellent work ethic have won him respect and admiration from his co-stars and more than a billion fans worldwide.

Like Hollywood has its dynasties, so Bollywood, and if you dig a little you'll usually find most newcomers are 'launched' by their famous Bollywood relatives. Shah Rukh Khan's success is all the more amazing for his having made his way as an outsider from middle-class Delhi to the top of the industry in Mumbai, with nothing more than a dream and willingness to work hard.

His wholesome appeal is bolstered by the well-known story of his being a shy young man who, after family drama worthy of many a Bollywood movie, married the first girl he'd had the courage to ask to dance. The family drama was that the girl was Hindu and he Muslim. Her family was neither impressed with his religion nor his prospects of wanting to move to Mumbai to make his fortune as a movie star. One can assume all is now forgiven.

Shahrukh Khan is primarily responsible for the myth that there's no kissing in Bollywood. It's not strictly true and more Bollywood movies are including kissing and love scenes, however, Shah Rukh believes kissing should be reserved for his wife, Gauri, so he never kisses heroines on the lips.

But it hasn't stopped his career skyrocketing from the TV serial, Fauji (Soldier), to the big screen, a transition also uncommon in Bollywood. He's since done action, comedy and masala movies (literally- 'spice' - these are blockbusters with a bit of something for everyone), but his best work is in the romantic drama and romantic comedy genres.

In India and beyond he is more than a film star, he is a cultural icon. His wax statue is in both Madam Tussaud's in London and now at Grévin in Paris.

He attended the Cannes Film festival when Devdas was so well received there in 2002. He has hosted the Indian equivalent of 'Who wants to be a millionnaire?' and presented the Best Motion Picture award for Slumdog Millionnaire with Freida Pinto at the 2009 Golden Globes.

An astute businessman, known for never borrowing money and for his honest dealings, his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment, is producing Hollywood-quality special effects and animations. King Khan is also co-owner of IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders.

If you can only remember one name in Bollywood, it's got to be Shah Rukh Khan.

Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukherjee Coming Back Together In 'Koochie Koochie Hota Hai'

An animated version of the popular hit movie “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” is in its pre production stage and the original movie stars – Shahrukh Khan (SRK), Kajol, and Rani Mukherji would be coming back together to feature in this movie. The movie is being called “Koochie Koochie Hota Hain” and the name suggests that the movie is being targeted towards kids and teenagers.

Instead of playing like human characters in the original movie, the stars will be playing the voices of dogs in the animated remake of the movie. Sanjay Dutt will also be starring in the movie and it is quite possible that his role in the movie is smaller than the rest three.

The movie also features Riteish Deshmukh, Anupam Kher, Uday Chopra and Simi Garewal who will be representing the voices of other animal characters in the movie.

The movie is being directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Karan Johar. Koochie Koochie Hota Hai is set to be coming out in the year 2010.

Shahrukh, Aamir bond over dinner!

Look who was spotted flashing hashis (Japanese chopsticks) at the Hakkasan restaurant in London on Friday night over sushi and sashimi...

Bollywood superstars Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. And, with them, the film industry’s most celebrated filmmaker, Karan Johar, and the Bollywood Badshah’s stylish wife, Gauri Khan. The foursome gave Indians dining at this Japanese restaurant paisa vasool for their meals.

Aamir is in London (then LA, NY, Dubai...) to promote Peepli Live, Shah Rukh is there shooting for his futuristic RA One with Kareena Kapoor, and Karan flew to the UK to spend 20 days with SRK and Gauri and also work on his own script.

What is interesting is that in the midst of all their independent work activities, the superstars found time to break bread together. Aamir invited Karan, SRK and Gauri to a private screening of Peepli Live. SRK didn’t make it but Karan saw the film. After pack-up SRK and Aamir went for dinner, though. Accompanied by Gauri and Karan. A fan of both Khans said, “There were some jokes being cracked over which SRK and Aamir were laughing a lot. Gauri seemed to enjoy herself watching these guys cracking up.”

Son Aryan Khan all set to be a superstar like father Shahrukh Khan

The B-town is abuzz with rumours that Aryan is all set to work with his superstar father Shah Rukh Khan. The filmdom is flooded with celebrity children following the footsteps of their parents and carrying forward their legacy. Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor etc are already ruling the industry. And the latest kid in town, Aryan, who made his big screen debut in Karan Johar`s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’, seems to be working towards taking up the mantle of his father.

According to reports, a leading filmmaker has approached Shah Rukh Khan and requested him to let his son Aryan act in his movie. The movie is about the relationship of father-son duo. Shah Rukh would play the father trying to deal with the ordeals faced by his teenaged son.

The film would show gender gap and the differing perspective of the father and the son. Shah Rukh has yet to respond to the filmmaker’s suggestion.

Well, we just hope that Aryan carries forward the King Khan phenomenon!

Shahrukh Khan refuses to host Bigg Boss 4

Due to a clash of dates with his shooting schedule for Don 2, King Khan refuses to host Bigg Boss 4. The channel is trying to get Akshay Kumar now, or even a non-film celebrity

Though the fourth season of Bigg Boss is around the corner the host for the show is far from being finalised. After hosting season 3 of Bigg Boss, Amitabh Bachchan will not be able to anchor the show again because the channel does not repeat hosts on this show.

Says a source, “Unfortunately the channel has a weird policy not to repeat hosts on Bigg Boss. Moreover, by the time the channel officials realised that it was difficult to get a replacement it was too late.

Big B had already committed himself to hosting season 4 of Kaun Banega Crorepati. So they consciously decided to look for another host.”

The channel then started wooing Shah Rukh Khan since he is viewed as one of the very few people who can fill Big B’s shoes.

But despite all their efforts, the channel’s deal with King Khan has now fallen through.

Says the source, “The channel went all out to get Shah Rukh to host Bigg Boss 4. They even offered him a larger remuneration than Big B. But SRK could not agree to play host because of lack of time.

The dates for Bigg Boss 4 clashed with Shah Rukh’s shooting schedule for Farhan Akhtar’s Don 2 with Priyanka Chopra in Bali.”

Channel sources confirm that SRK won’t do Bigg Boss, as he will be shooting in Bali at that time.

The latest buzz is that the channel is now trying to get Akshay Kumar to play host on Bigg Boss 4. If he doesn’t agree, the channel will opt for a non-film celebrity to host the show.

Shahrukh Khan keen to watch 'Khatta Meetha'

Gossipmongers may babble all about the cold vibes between Bollywood superstars, but the bonhomie between some of them seems to be stronger than ever before. Shahrukh Khan and Akshay Kumar, often deemed as competitors and even rivals for the top slot, have been getting along just fine with each other.

Just weeks back, the two bonded together well during a flight to London, and SRK was even spotted on the sets of Akshay’s film Patiala House in the English capital.

Now, we hear SRK has expressed a desire to watch Akshay’s latest film Khatta Meetha. It’s no secret that SRK’s son Aryan loves Akshay’s comedy and the buzz is that SRK has requested for a special screening of the film at the newly built preview theatre at his residence.

The film’s producers, Akshay and Ashtavinayak too are eager to screen the film for SRK but the date of the screening hasn’t been finalized since SRK is still busy shooting his sci-fi thriller Ra.One in London.

Shahrukh Khan to Launch 'Ra.One' Toys for Kids

SRK toys with the idea of launching a line of khilone featuring his film's characters

Ahead of the release of his sci-fi film RA.One, Shah Rukh Khan will launch a line of toys for kids aged 8-15 years. The toys will be based on the likeness of SRK's and Arjun Rampal's characters.

A source reveals that King Khan wants to create a huge franchise around the film after its release. Director Anubhav Sinha and SRK have had meetings with a couple of toy manufacturing brands to take the idea forward.

Since the film caters to kids, the actor has also consulted Aryan and Suhana to give him ideas for the toys. "Aryan is a big superhero fan and he contributed his ideas on the film as well. Shah Rukh plans to go all out for the marketing of RA.One, making it a brand along the lines of Iron Man. There is also talk of a sequel if the film manages to score at the box-office."

In the past, Rakesh Roshan also brought out toys based on characters from Krrish when the film was a huge hit.

King Khan and Khiladi Kumar make up?

With a request for a special screening of Akshay Kumar’s film Khatta Meetha, Shahrukh Khan seems to be giving the impression that the two actors may finally be softening towards each other. Both the stars, believed to be archrivals and vying for the number one spot, were believed not to

get along at all. The A-listers may be the latest to join the bandwagon of unlikely friendships, following the likes of Karan Johar and Aamir Khan, reported the Mumbai Mirror.

Khan and Kumar reportedly met last month on a flight and got talking and ever since SRK has been keen to watch the film, especially since he is in Mumbai on a short break from his shoot for Ra.One in London.

AkshayKhan has requested the producer Astavinayaka for a print so that he can watch it on his preview theatre at home though the date is not fixed yet.

Khan had earlier dropped in on the sets of Akshay’s Patiala House as well while the actor was shooting and had a nice long chat. Well, the two certainly seem to be bonding alright!

No Jackie Chan in Shahrukh Khan’s Sci-Fi Film 'Ra.One'

Speculations were rife that Jackie Chan has been approached for a role in Shahrukh Khan’s first sci-fi film Ra.One. But now it’s confirmed that the Chinese-American actor Tom Wu is going to be part of the film, and not Jackie Chan.

For those who don’t know Tom Wu, he is a martial arts expert, who was earlier seen in films like Revolver, Shanghai Knights, Batman Begins and Tomb Raider II.

Welcoming the actor to his team SRK tweets, “...a big welcome to Tom Wu in the film cast. He is so humble and such a sport... really nice to have him on board.”

As for now, SRK is not in India but in London busy with the ‘Ra.One’ shoot and also down with cold and fever. “Throat feeling better now... can go on the sets and make some noise to feel important hopefully,” scribbles Khan on his Twitter page.

The movie also features Arjun Rampal, who has even gone bald for his role, while actress Kareena Kapoor plays SRK’s love interest.

The Hollywood touch in ‘RA ONE’, with David Benullo and Tom Wu!

Shahrukh Khan, the King of bollywood, is leaving no stones unturned to bring in the most expensive and the most hi- defined flick ever to have been made in the form of his home production flick ‘RA, ONE’.

The star has reportedly already made out a huge chunk of the flick, with some very hi- fi techniques and with an astounding budget which might cross something in the lines of a hundred crores, if reports are to be believed!

After having made no compromises what so ever in the shooting of the first half of the flick, the star has already called upon the services, of Hollywood first class screen play writer David Benullo, to make the already sleek flick into a more sophisticated and top level movie ever to have been churned out from bollywood!

The latest buzz is that SRK has also brought in the famous Chinese American martial art star Tom Wu, to be a part of the very hi- defined action sequences in the movie!

Tom Wu, who is the martial Arts expert and has given some mind blowing flicks like ‘’Shanghai Knights’, ‘Tom Raider II’, etc, is surely going to be a great attraction in the flick, and this SRK flick is already becoming the talk amongst the greatest of film buffs, who are wondering what awesome techniques are going to be used in the flick!

So, guys, just wait on tip toes to know more on this front!

Shahrukh Khan Floored By ‘Inception’

Looks like Christopher Nolan’s Inception has found its dedicated fan following in Bollywood as well! After Ram Gopal Varma, it was Shah Rukh Khan’s turn to be impressed with the Christopher Nolan sci-fi thriller. He tweeted, “Saw Inception…is this a dream we are all in? Can my dream sharer give us more holidays…or can I just take them & it will be ok.”

Shah Rukh wasn’t holding back any praise for the film and even tweeted the Inception star, Leonardo DiCaprio, saying, “Saw Inception…really enjoyed it. Wish the film & you all the best. Lots of love Shah Rukh Khan.”

The superstar Khan is currently in London for the shooting of his superhero film Ra. One and has already been making news for the action sequences in the film. He even posted a picture of a recent stunt, where of a jeep crashes into a London bus. Shah Rukh’s film is touted to be one of the most expensive films made and the Bollywood star has hired Hollywood technicians for the special effects in the film.

Shahrukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan ready to face the camera

For years, Shahrukh Khan’s gorgeous wife Gauri has been declining a lot of offers to step in front of the camera. She had rather been content looking after her two kids and performing her role as the producer at Red Chillis Entertainment Ltd.

But now, Gauri Khan is learnt to have bitten the bait. She is ready to face the camera for a television commercial alongside her hubby Shahrukh.

The gossip doing the rounds is that the power couple are ready to endorse a popular furnishing house and will shoot the ad together in Mumbai.

Ad filmmaker Sunhil Sippy is likely to direct the ad.

Welcome to the showbiz, Gauri.

SRK ropes in Tom Wu for 'Ra.One'

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has roped in Chinese-American actor Tom Wu for his home production Ra.One.

"...a big welcome to Tom Wu in the film cast. He is so humble and such a sport... really nice to have him on board," Shah Rukh, 44, posted on his Twitter page.

Tom Wu, a martial arts expert, was earlier seen in films like Revolver, Shanghai Knights, Batman Begins and Tomb Raider II.

According to earlier reports, action legend Jackie Chan was approached for a role in the action flick.

Ra.One will also see Arjun Rampal and Kareena Kapoor. American singer Akon too is part of the crew as he recorded a song for the movie.

The film is expected to release in 2011. Shah Rukh, who is currently shooting for the film in London, is a little unwell.

"Antibiotics have sucked all energy out of me. Throat feeling better now... can go on the sets and make some noise to feel important hopefully," he wrote on his Twitter.

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RA.ONE: Benullo looking after the superhero part of the script!

There is a lot of confusion about the contribution and role of David Benullo, a Hollywood screenwriter, in Shah Rulh Khan's under-production Anubhav Sinha directed RA.ONE.

There were rumours that not satisfied with the original script (by SRK himself, Anubhav and Mushtaq) Shah Rukh Khan had handed over the entire work to David, to get that Hollywoodish touch to the superhero flick.

However, that is not the case. What is true is that David Benullo did visit the various sites (in Mumbai) which would be part of the backdrop of RA.ONE to visualize it. Actually, Benullo is writing the superhero part of the collaborative script by SRK, Sinha and Sheikh and they are working as a team.

The much awaited RA.ONE is expected to release sometimes during the first quarter of 2011.

Priyanka wants to beat Shahrukh

Priyanka Chopra who is set to host the daredevil show Fear Factor on TV has now decided to so all her stunts in the upcoming sequel of Don.

We hear that she would be doing high speed summersault jumps and plunges in the film all by herself. She would not let any body double perform these stunts for her and has also asked her director to not keep her gender in mind while devising her stunts.

She is raring to perform the stunts as tough as that of her co-star Shahrukh Khan. Without revealing much she assures that the Don 2 will have far more intricate stunts than in the Don.

She is of opinion that today’s audience do not fall for body doubles. So as to make it look convincing she has decided to do it on her own.

Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan: Together in illness too!

Bollywood film stars who have forever been compared and contrasted are of course the Khans!

Now it is Shahrukh and Aamir that we are talking about here.

The two, have most of the time made news due to their offbeat comments about each other or their films being compared on some pretext or another.

However, when there is a connection of some sort, even nature plays some peculiar tricks, as was seen recently.

It so happened that Shahrukh Khan, who had gone for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, had literally screamed his lungs out during the exciting moments there. As a result, he had to suffer the aftermath of it all by getting a bout of cold, cough and an attack of the flu!

However, back in Mumbai, there was another Khan, Aamir, who had an extra dose of the excitement due to the music launch of his home production flick Peepli [live].

The music launch, which took place in Mumbai, was quite an event, and it did receive great media coverage and a very enthusiastic audience response. This all got frenzied Aamir Khan to work extra hard, only to fall sick too.

Recently, Aamir who has joined twitter posted on his page this message-“Just got back home after a long day. Down with fever. I guess the excitement of Peepli [live] music launch last evening got to me. Pill time.

Well, seems like these two Khans always manage to do things almost at the same time, even in illness they are together, so here’s wishing the two greats of Indian cinema a quick recovery!

Khans, Roshans bonding continues

The Gauri Khan-Sussanne Roshan bonding continues. And this time they were actually bonding at London’s Old Bond Street.

These two superstar wives were dressed in their designer best, and each of them was carrying enough bags to break a donkey’s back. Unfortunately there are no mules in London, so Gauri and Sussanne were lugging their own plastic sacks laden with the most expensive stuff that the London stores stock.

Hrithik, who is wrapping up his shoot in Spain, is expected to join Sussanne, Gauri and Shah Rukh in London any day now. The Khans and the Roshans are expected to party hard. This is the lifestyle of Bollywood’s rich and famous.

Shahrukh Khan: Once again, on American soil!

Shahrukh Khan, the most popular bollywood star to ring a bell in the northern territories of America, is now going to capture wider audiences soon.

Reportedly, there is going to be a DVD launch in the North American markets of the hit flick ‘My Name Is Khan’.

This Karan Johar flick had managed to rake in the highest gains at the overseas market, and when Karan had re- released the flick there with English sub-titles, so that it would cater to a wider audiences there, it had got a very positive response too.

Now, it is the turn of those people who, for some reason were not able to catch the particular flick in theaters. Even, there are others who for some reason are not able to go to theaters at all.

Thus, for those people, it is indeed going to be quite an experience, to get the opportunity for a great viewing of this super hit flick, right in their living rooms, or even in their bedrooms, for that matter, by simply picking up the DVD.

Well, as much as Shahrukh spells magic, so does his pairing with the all time favorite Kajol, thus, the flick, which has this romantic couple and their sizzling chemistry in the middle of several challenges, should be of a great inspiration for people with similar challenges.

We wish the DVD launch a great success!

The Bollywood romcom still showing after 15 years

After a summer of under-performing blockbusters, Hollywood bosses might do well to look at the incredible success of India's longest-running film, still packing in cinema-goers after 15 years.

Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl: a classic recipe for box office bullion

Released in 1995, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (The big hearted will take the bride) has become one of the most popular films of all time.

Having broken all records in terms of number of showings and box office takings, it is now in its 769th week at one of the main cinemas in Mumbai (Bombay), the beating heart of Bollywood.

And the film continues to play to a nearly full house over weekends at the 1,000-plus-seat Maratha Mandir cinema in the south of the city.

Spectators stream in in steady numbers for the matinee show of DDLJ - as it is popularly known - at the 52-year-old cinema.

The best seats cost just 20 rupees (42 US cents; 27 UK pence).

Manoj Desai, executive director of the cinema, says the movie has been a record-breaking success for multiple reasons.

The film catapulted Shahrukh Khan to Bollywood megastardom

"The film is perfect with lovely music and the best Bollywood pair," he says.

"Also, this theatre is in a strategic location where we get 40% viewing from people who are travelling into or out of Mumbai.

"This place is for masses, so the rates have been maintained for years. Most importantly the film is important because of its message of love with parents' permission."

For sheer box office staying power, the movie has even leap-frogged classics such as The Sound of Music and The Guns of Navarone, Mr Desai said.

'Magical'

It is a love story, where boy meets girl (both Indians living in London) on a trip to Europe.

But girl's marriage is already fixed to her father's friend's son in Punjab in India.

I never get bored of DDLJ - It's like I am in a loving relationship with the film” - Jagjivan Maru (Chief projectionist)

What follows is an entertaining drama careering between London and Punjab, and in the end, of course, the lovers get together - with the families' blessing.

The lead pair, Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, became stars overnight.

The film catapulted Shahrukh Khan, now also known as King Khan, to the top league of stars and he was typecast as a "romantic hero" for years.

Cinema officials say nearly all seats are taken at weekends and the film sometimes does better than new releases.

The film is now run on a no-profit, no-loss basis for the theatre as well as for Yash Raj Films, producer of DDLJ.

Jagjivan Maru, the cinema's chief projectionist, who has been showing this movie since its release, says it is magical.

"I have seen this movie every day for the last 14 years. That is a record in itself. It is our job to show the film. However, I never get bored of DDLJ.

"It's like I am in a loving relationship with the film. I still love the last scene when Amrish Puri [who plays father of the actress] slaps Shahrukh Khan."

A story well told

Rishi, who had come to see the film, said: "I had seen this film earlier four to five times many years back. I also see it on TV once in while.

The laughed, they cried, they came back to see it again and again

"I dropped in with my friends. Maybe I still like the film because I first saw it in my college days and it really worked then. Most of my friends saw the film many times - for the love story, songs and the actors."

Taran Adarsh, a trade analyst says: "It is not about the records this film has set. Records will follow if there is content.

"This film has got everything right: music, actors, direction. The movie is still making decent collections despite it being shown on TV very often. It is a story well told."

The cinema officials plan to keep the film running as long as they can and have planned a big celebration in October 2010 to mark the full 15 years since its release.

Among other popular features of the movie is its catchphrase "Come, fall in love" - and the audience at Maratha Mandir seemed to have done just that with DDLJ.

 - BBC

Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan: Common friends, Thanks to Twitter?

Long has been the battle of the Khans, discussed through out the length and breadth of the country, and the cold war between the two warring Khans, namely Aamir and Shahrukh always seemed to be boiling somewhere deep down in everyone’s heart and soul.

Every film buff in the country was well aware of the fact that, the moment one of the Khans would pass a casual comment on the other; it would soon become a National obsession, to discuss what the other would have to say, as a counter reaction!

But, not anymore. With the advent of technology and science, launching more and more sophisticated ways of interaction amongst humans, the world of the web, has brought about a revolution of sorts, even in binding, building and creating human relationships.

Thus, the micro blogging site twitter has brought about quite a pleasant change in the way our stars seem to face and interact with each other.

Aamir Khan, who has just joined the site a few days back, is already popular amongst most of his fraternity in bollywood. Even though Shahrukh Khan is one of the foremost bollywood stars to have joined this site, he has not yet interacted with his great on and off competitor Aamir Khan!

Aamir has however, gone on record saying that one day, he will surely follow Shahrukh on twitter. But, Aamir has surely managed to rub Karan Johar the right way.

Reportedly, KJO had been a special guest, along with other bollywood bigwigs, at the music launch of the Aamir Khan production ‘Peepli [LIVE], in Mumbai, a day back.

Now, considering the fact that Karan Johar is one of the die-hard Shahrukh Khan Camp bigwigs in bollywood, everyone was quite taken in by surprise, to see Aamir and KJO gelling so well at the event. The two are said to follow each other on twitter too.

Now, whatever might be the opinion of film buffs, but Twitter surely seems to be the binding factor, to make common friends between the two top stars in the country Aamir and Shahrukh Khan. Should we say then –A big thank you to twitter?

No one can replace Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan has always been there for his close friends in tinsel town. Juhi Chawla is one such friend who can rely on SRK in her thick and thin. Off late, SRK like a good friend has been taking care of stress-stricken Juhi post brain hemorrhage of brother Bobby Chawla.

Depressed Juhi recently was advised to flow off to London for a break. The pretty actress joined her husband Jai Mehta and kids for rejuvenation. Shahrukh too joined Mehtas and gave a good company to Juhi to relieve her stress. SRK also accompanied Juhi while consulting specialists for the betterment of Bobby.

Well, a friend in need is a friend indeed seems to be SRK’s mantra. Listening to this, Juhi surely must have realized that no one can replace a friend like Shahrukh.

Shahrukh Khan and family: Ardent fans of ‘Popstar Shakira’ for life!

Speaking of fans, who would know the woes, joys and excitement of fans when they meet their favorite stars, better than Shahrukh Khan? Well, perhaps, the world is just crazy about the King of bollywood, but the King himself is absolutely smitten and mesmerized by the hot Columbian singer ‘Shakira’!

Shahrukh and his family had met the great singer at the recently held FIFA World Cup final match, held in Johannesburg, and he was completely clean bowled by the humble and simplistic nature of the great singer, who is amongst the top most names in the International arena, as of now.

Shahrukh has posted pictures on his micro blogging site, and he has twittered about his and his family’s great experience when they met her. So much so, that Shahrukh and his family are ardent fans of the Rockstar for life!

SRK’s tweet goes like – “Have never been more excited to meet a Rockstar. The wife and daughter adore her, so do the father and son.”

Here he was referring to his wife Gauri, daughter Suhana, his son Aryan and himself of course!

He further tweeted “Gorgeous gracious and absolutely heart warming Shakira. Was so nice to the kids, we are fans for life. She is such a rock star. Said my name with a beautiful accent too”.

To hear such words from the King Khan himself is quite something, specially when he has the world eating out of his hands, well this can safely be said –From the King of Bollywood to the Queen of Rock in Hollywood!

Shahrukh Khan To Act In Anurag Basu’s Next

Debacle of Anurag Basu’s ‘Kites’ has not made Shahrukh Khan to kicked away Anurag Basu’s next project. Sources say that both share common interest and they discussed cinema for a long time. Anurag is keen to direct Shahrukh Khan and he too ardently wanted to work with Basu. They will work on the new film after both wrap up with their individual project.According To The Information: SRK likes Basu’s ways of handling script and always wanted to work with him. 

Presently, Shahrukh Khan is busy with his high action packed drama ‘Ra One’ and Anurag is busy with his film ‘Silence’ with Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor. “Both have shown keen interest in working together. Finally, a proper meeting was arranged between the two and they have finalised a script,” revealed the source. They will sit and work on the project as soon as they becomes free. It is said that Shahrukh’s Red Chillies Entertainment will produce the film.

Shahrukh Khan lives life king-size!

Talk about being treated as royalty, this King commands it wherever he goes.

Last week, Shah Rukh Khan was in South Africa for the FIFA finals, and all that exuberance, hollering and cheering was quite a high for this sports buff, but it sapped his energy. He ended up with flu and bad throat, of course, the fact that the game was really over only paled his high spirits.

So, the hotel he was staying in left no stone unturned to pamper the superstar. When they heard that SRK wasn’t feeling too well, they served him a special ginger lemon drink every few hours.

Their best chefs were put to work to dish out simple Indian fare like daal, chawal and sabzi to appease his taste buds. Such are the privileges of being the King Khan, huh? Live life king size, SRK! That’s the way to be.

Shah Rukh Khan & Aamir Khan To Share Screen Space Together

The probability of watching Aamir Khan and Shahrukh Khan together is very high with filmmaker Karan Johar’s determination to do so.

It is known from sources that Karan Johar expressed profound aspiration to shoot his closest buddy Shah Rukh and his new found friend Aamir together. He said so during the music launch of ‘Peepli Live’.

Karan said, "Aamir Khan is a very good actor. I would love to do a film with Shahrukh Khan and him."

It is also reported that Aamir has no objections working with rival Shahrukh Khan. He said, "Why not? I think Karan is a very talented director. I would love to work with him. If there is a good story for me and if Karan also feels that I fit the role, I will do it."

Shahrukh Khan Will Do Something New To Celebrate Win

Shahrukh is under trouble these days due to his bad habit of unnecessarily speaking without thinking. Actually, he is under problem due to his own comment that he will celebrate his team win in a different way. Now all the people are making him a question that will you be dancing Half Nude.

He is really in problem due to this comment. However, he has cleared it by saying that there is nothing like that what they all are thinking about. He said that he just said it because he was over excited regarding his team win.

As we, all know that Shahrukh is Cricket crazy and can do anything for his team so why can’t he dance nude. So see what he does next time to be hotline.

Shahrukh Khan May Sell His Team KKR

Shahrukh is really feeling sad about what happened. Oh! Don’t get so worried nothing happened to Shahrukh himself. But he is sad due to his team performance. We are talking about his IPL team Kolkatta Knight Riders which has loosed all its chances to reach the semi-final. The only way they can reach to the Semi-Finals is their luck.

Yes if the luck of this team may support it then might be this team reaches to Semi-Finals. Shahrukh is so depressed about this that his team is out of the race now. He is also expected to leave the ownership of the team looking to its bad performance.

If this happened then who will be the new owner of the team. And will Shahrukh be buying any other team instead of this one or just leave out this Cricket world.

We are saying so because we read what he tweeted on Twitter. So check the twitter account of SRK out and tell us about new updates.

My Name Is Khan coming on DVD in the US

Shah Rukh Khan-starrer My Name Is Khan is being launched in DVD format in the US after a sensational theatrical release that set a new record of the biggest opening weekend for a Bollywood film in North America.

The DVD, to be released on August 10, is timed to India's Independence Day and showcases the changing face of Bollywood, the enamoring on-screen partnership of the lead actors Shah Rukh and Kajol, behind-the-scenes features about the story, music from the film and more, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment said.

Special features of the DVD include Changing the Face of Bollywood, Working Together, The Music of My Name Is Khan, the Story of My Name Is Khan, Sajda Music Promo and Tere Naina Music Promo.

Two of Bollywood's biggest stars, Shah Rukh and Kajol, deliver powerful performances in this Karan Johar-directed film that proves true love knows no boundaries.

Rizwan Khan, an Indian man suffering from Asperger's syndrome, moves to San Francisco and meets a single mother named Mandira (Kajol). They fall in love against all odds, but fate and tragedy conspire to tear them apart.

Just when it appears as though all hope is lost, Rizwan embarks on a journey across America to win back the love of his life.