Kolkata Knight Riders may sport new look

Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seems set for a new look.

ET has learnt that for marketing and communication purposes, the team name is being altered to Knight Riders. This, according to two sources, is to create a pan-India platform for the team.

KKR director, business operations, Colleen Vennings, said: “There is no change of name and it remains Kolkata Knight Riders.”

Aamir ends his war with Shahrukh

On his 44th birthday Aamir Khan decided to end the war with Shahrukh Khan. The perfectionist actor said that he loves and respects Shahrukh and wishes him successful life and career. He also wished that all his movies become hits. The two Khans have recently had a war of words against each other with both of them taking a dig at each other whenever that have been in front of the media.

Contradicting himself moments later Aamir said that he was not competing with anyone in the industry and was not interested in the number game too. He added that he is following excellence and not success now in his career and believes success will come with excellence. Surely Aamir takes a dig at Shahrukh even while making peace with him!

SRK owns an antique camera

Shahrukh Khan has been the luckiest person to own the camera of the great epic, Mughal-E-Azam, which starred yesteryears ace actors, versatile Dilip Kumar and stunning Madhubala. King Khan is the proud owner of this antique piece which is believed to have shot the blockbuster.

Shahrukh has given a genuine respect to the camera by placing it near the entrance of his colossal study at the second floor of his Mannat. He placed it in such a prominent place that no one bypasses it. IPL commissioner Lalit Modi's wife Mrinalini is said to have gifted Shahrukh this antique piece which stand tall during the last IPL. SRK spends most of his time in his study and placing the camera at the entrance of his study looks quite elegant.

A source says, "SRK is very fond of this camera and loves to show it off to his guests. It is more special to him as the actor is a big fan of Dilip Kumar and loves his movies. Having possessed the camera which shot Dilip sir makes him feel ecstatic."

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Abhishek takes SRK’s advice seriously!

The very sight of Abhishek Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan together sends our shutterbugs in a tizzy, but despite whatever gossip mags may say, Abhishek insists he has immense respect for SRK.

On Oye! It’s Friday, AB Jr confessed that he always takes King Khan’s advice seriously, of which one he will always remember. SRK had once told him, “There are two types of actors in this world — one is a runner because he’s being chased and the other who runs because he loves running — be the runner who always loves running.

This ideology was something that Abhishek admits imbibing every day in his life.

Dad SRK rewards Aryan for awards!

Shah Rukh Khan is a very devoted father and is always there for his kids when they need him. So, at a school sports day event, when his son Aryan won four medals, SRK was mighty proud. Like father, like son! All those who have a thorough knowledge about SRK will remember that he himself was a very good athlete and the captain of the college soccer club.

Though Bollywood's global super star could not make it to the event, as he was in Los Angeles, shooting for Karan Johar's MY NAME IS KHAN, but when he came to know that his son Aryan (a student of Dhirubhai Ambani International School), had won four gold medals, Shah Rukh was very happy and immediately decided to reward Aryan for his brilliant performance. So, he gifted his son a Segway PT, which is a two wheeled self balancing transportation device, as a reward for winning the medals. Naturally, the athletic Aryan is overjoyed with the gift and has taken quite a fancy to it and can be seen learning to balance himself on his Segway.

For those who have not seen or used a Segway PT, it is a modern and technically superior version of the balancing vehicle which Hrithik and his kid-gang used in KOI...MIL GAYA and is very popular abroad.

Karan Johar to shoot My Name Is Khan at Mehboob Studios

Karan Johar to shoot My Name Is Khan at Mehboob Studios

Karan Johar’s My Name Is Khan is all set to be shot in India after its first schedule in the US. The set for the film’s next schedule is being constructed at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai.

The set is being designed by art director Sharmistha Roy.

However, the date when the shooting will commence at Mehboob is not yet decided. It may be recalled that the movie’s protagonist - Shah Rukh Khan - recently underwent a shoulder surgery and is at present recuperating. Dharma Productions has booked an entire floor of the studio till 17 April, 2009 to shoot the film.

My Name Is Khan is based on a true story directed by Johar and produced by Dharma Productions. The screenplay is written by Shibani Bathija and the movie stars Kajol opposite SRK. The music is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, whereas cinematography is by Ravi K. Chandran.

SRK-Aamir: It’s war time again

It’s war-time again between Bollywood’s superstars Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. The usually reserved Aamir has yet again triggered the debate of who’s on top, him or SRK?

Aamir, who celebrates his 44th birthday this Saturday, said that because SRK’s recent films have flopped he has lost his sense of humour.

“Now that his films are not doing well, SRK has lost his sense of humour,” the actor was quoted saying.

The Ghajini actor, who was termed as this year’s most powerful Bollywood personality by Filmfare, said a person who is on top will never announce himself as number one. “I remember him (Shah Rukh) saying that he was joking about calling himself No. 1. I find it very funny as I have never seen anyone proclaiming themselves as No. 1. Not Sachin Tendulkar, not Lata Mangeshkar, not Vishwanathan Anand. I am saying all this in a lighter vein too. But Shah Rukh’s sense of humour suddenly disappears when it comes to me.”

Last year, the Aamir-SRK war came out in open when Aamir blogged about his dog being named ‘Shah Rukh’ and when King Khan declared himself to be the biggest brand other actors want to associate with.

With this new debate, it seems what began as a joke has taken a serious turn.

SRK's 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' 700 Weeks

In 2001, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) – a movie which needs no introduction, broke the continuous-exhibition record, established by the movie Sholay at Minerva Theatre (5 years: 1975 – 1980).

AND now as of March 2009, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has set yet another record by completing 700 WEEKS of continuous play in Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir theater. This makes DDLJ one of the largest grossers in Indian film history and still counting!

Directed by the immensely talented Aditya Chopra and starring the quintessential pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, the movie opened to full houses and rave reviews all over the world way back on 20th October 1995. The film swept that year’s every major award and picked up every single accolade of the year and still continues to top the list of “the best Indian romantic film” of all times.

The forerunner of contemporary Bollywood, DDLJ changed the course of a nation's cinema and became an unparalleled brand by itself. The movie beautifully blended western trends with the traditions of the country and effortlessly showcased the Indian culture at home and abroad as one. Audiences adored DDLJ’s talented ensemble cast, soulful music, gorgeous locations and the iconic romantic moments.

An achievement, perhaps unmatched anywhere in the world, the magic of the DDLJ keeps pulling audiences back year after year. This evergreen Yash Raj Film remains the longest running movie of Indian cinema and is presently running in its 14th year.

DDLJ’s Awards till date
NATIONAL AWARD:
Best Film – for providing popular and wholesome entertainment.
FILMFARE AWARDS:
Best Film – Yash Chopra (Producer)
Best Director – Aditya Chopra
Best Actor – Shahrukh Khan
Best Actress – Kajol
Best Supporting Actress – Farida Jalal
Best Comedian – Anupam Kher
Best Lyricst – Anand Bakshi (Tujhe Dekha To...)
Best Playback Singer (Male) – Udit Narayan (Mehndi Lagake Rakhna...)
Best Dialogue – Aditya Chopra / Javed Siddiqui
Best Screenplay – Aditya Chopra
SCREEN AWARDS:
Best Film – Yash Chopra (Producer)
Best Director – Aditya Chopra

DDLJ crosses the 700-week mark, creates new record

Fourteen years after it was first released "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" continued its successful run at the box office crossing the 700-week mark. The Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer, which had previously broken the record of "Sholay", to become the longest running film in 2007, has been playing continuously for 700 weeks at Mumbai's Maratha Mandir theatre, creating a record of its own.

The film, directed by Aditya Chopra, starred Shah Rukh and Kajol in a story that featured Indians living outside the country for the first time in a mainstream Bollywood film.

The film a romantic drama, included typical Bollywood elements, but owed its stupendous success to the fresh twist it brought to the boy-meets-girl story. Filmed in London and Punjab, the film is considered one of the best romantic films of Bollywood.

The music of the film composed by Jatin Lalit topped every charts and the movie won 10 Filmfare awards, including best actor and best actress for Shah Rukh and Kajol.