Don’t I look sexy: Shahrukh Khan

Ra.One has done a ‘fat’ lot of good for Shahrukh Khan, literally speaking. The actor who had to slip into a special skin-tight suit to play a superhero during the filming of the sci-fi thriller is looking remarkably slim and fit nowadays.

Recently, while attending an event along with wife Gauri Khan - where the duo was announced the brand ambassadors of D-Decor furnishings - SRK looked younger and in much better shape than before.

When pointed out by a scribe that he had lost weight, SRK riposted: “Don’t I look sexy though”.

SRK entertained the gathering with his witticisms. While apologizing for his late arrival at the event, he said somewhat bombastically: “I’m not a small star to come on time.”

Shahrukh Khan refuses to play Lalit Modi

Percept Picture Company is going to come up with its next project titled Commissioner, which is based on the life of Indian Premiere League chairman Lalit Modi, seen from the eyes of a journalist. Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan was reportedly offered to play Lalit Modi’s role in the movie and he allegedly rejected the offer in spite of getting a personal request from Modi himself.

Apparently, SRK does not want to get into any controversy as he is an important part of IPL. He is probably trying to keep himself away from any controversy related to Modi. A source was quoted stating that everything was fine on the IPL front when the movie was announced but things changed following the recent controversy on Lalit Modi.

Shailendra Singh, the Joint MD of Percept, who is also the producer of Commissioner, confirmed that Shahrukh was approached to play the role of Lalit Modi. He added that SRK denied even when Lalit Modi himself asked him to take it up. Singh also said that Shahrukh is very busy and too involved with Ra One, which is his home production.

As per the latest developments, Ajay Devgn has been offered to play the role now. Confirming this Singh said that Ajay has been sent feelers and they would love to have him. He added that the investment team is ready and they are committed to make this movie.

In fact, Irfan Khan was also said to have been approached for the role. Apart from actors, the film has also switched hands in directorial part too. Initially, Madhur Bhandarkar was approached for directing the movie but he did not want to take up this controversial project. Now, Shamin Desai has been finalized to direct the movie, the source added.

Well, we will soon get to know who will plays Lalit Modi, hopefully this movie does not raise any kind of controversies!

I’ll slap the person who talks rubbish about SRK and me: Karan Johar

Every artist in showbiz is kept under a microscope by his fans and the media as it is after all they who make an artist a celebrity by acknowledging his talent. It thus becomes imperative for the celebrity to silence their curiosity, no matter how personal or annoying it is!

Karan Johar’s sexual preference and personal life is often a topic of interest. The filmmaker even gets posts addressed to him on his microblogging site asking the same! Rumours of his alleged ‘close’ relationship with SRK too keep floating around in social circles and media.

Though KJO or SRK do not pay heed to the unflattering things said about their friendship, or at times make fun of the news themselves KJO couldn’t help but retort to the journalist who dared to ask him a question on it.

“Shah Rukh is like my elder brother. He is seven years older than me. I respect him the way I respect my parents. I am closer to his wife Gauri. I have worked with Shah Rukh the most as a filmmaker. If it wasn’t for him and Aditya Chopra, I wouldn’t be what I am today. So those who think of my friendship with SRK as something else are just sick! I’d slap such people if they come in front of me” said Karan to a journalist in a TV interview.

SRK’s the man, say producers

Shah Rukh Khan is set to become the first actor who is being considered to be in the core committee of the film industry's Producers' Association.

BT learned from reliable sources, that the producers will be suggesting that SRK be made part of a heavyweight, decision-making body that will look at keeping them unified and address issues that filmmakers across India face. The Bollywood Badshah's inclusion will be brought up when the producers meet soon to conduct their annual general meeting ( AGM).

"Shah Rukh's contribution in the last two decades is being kept in mind. He has been a successful actor and a producer. He is seen as a marketing wiz and the producers want him to give his inputs on taking the industry to the next level," says a top producer.

"He will be consulted for strategies on how to keep the producers united. The last time they put up a brave front against the multiplex owners over profit sharing and screen timings, some of them broke off the alliance and released their films thereby damaging the unity. The producers do not want a repeat of that and want someone like SRK who could guide them in moments of crisis," the highly placed informer says.

We have heard from sources that Aamir Khan was also being considered to be part of the body alongside SRK. However, since he is quite peeved with the competition commission dragging him to court on charges of forming a cartel during the filmmakers and multiplex owners' strike, Aamir is not too keen to have an authoritative post.

Mukesh Bhatt, the senior vice-president of the Producers' Association, confirms, "All actors who have turned producers are members of the association but have never really held a big office-bearer post. This time, I have indeed heard that Shah Rukh Khan's name is being strongly considered by many producers who will nominate him to hold a key post in the association. We will get a clearer picture during our annual general meeting."