SRK to wax eloquent in Times Square - Video

Three years after the unveiling of his wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London, SRK is getting waxed again.

Shahrukh Khan & Kareena Kapoor in London (You Must see!)

Shahrukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor are shooting for their new film Ra.1 at the South Bank by the river Thames in London.

Don't clash with Salman, SRK tells KJo

If Karan Johar has decided not to let his production We Are Family clash with Salman Khan’s Dabangg it is because Shah Rukh Khan advised Karan to avert a clash.

Apparently, Shah Rukh felt doubly protective towards We Are Family since it involved two of his closest friends Karan and Kajol. In fact, when Shah Rukh came to know Kajol was expecting he went out of his way to accommodate his dates for Kareena in Ra.1 with We Are Family.

Says the We Are Family director Suddharth Malhotra, “Dabangg and Shankar’s Robot are releasing on Eid. So we have Bollywood’s Rajnikanth (Salman) and Rajnikanth on the same day. It just made no sense for us to release with them. We are coming a week earlier, araam se.”

It’s not just Karan Johar who has gone out of his way for Shah Rukh Khan by doing a bit of shooting for SRK’s Ra.1 in London. SRK too has gone out of his way for his buddy Karan’s film We Are Family.

Throughout the making of the film Kareena’s dates collided with Ra.1. Every time Shah Rukh relented and let Kareena get on with Karan’s picture show.

Says a source, “When Shah Rukh got to know that Kajol was expecting he understood that Karan and his director Siddharth Malhotra’s film needed to be shot with as much speed as possible. He repeatedly let go of Kareena’s dates for Ra.1 for the sake of We Are Family. In fact, he will now let go of Kareena’s dates for the promotion of We Are Family, since Kareena will not have Kajol to support her in the marketing.” So grateful and happy is director Siddharth Anand that he wants to show the first print to Shah Rukh.

Says Siddharth, “Both Karan Johar and I are very eager to show We Are Family to Shah Rukh, who proves that he is indeed part of the family. We also want to show it to Soorajji (Barjataya) as soon as the print is ready.”

Sooraj, who has become ultra-reclusive in recent months, has agreed to watch the film next early next month. Says Siddharth, “Soorajji will be the first to watch We Are Family. My film is just 1 hour 55 minutes long. I hope I make him proud.”

Says Siddharth excitedly, “Soorajji’s Maine Pyar Kiya and Karan’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai are my two favourite films. When I saw the first I wanted to be part of Hindi movies. When I saw the second I wanted to direct a film. We Are Family is a homage to both Sooraji and Karan. It’s also a homage to my father (Prem Kishen) who’s a big fan of Elvis Presley. In fact, my father used to sing Elvis’ Jailhouse Rock live for me. He still does. That’s how that track has found its way in We Are Family." Karan Johar purchased the rights for Elvis Presley’s Jailhouse Rock for Siddharth’s film.

“We used just the leading refrain of Elvis’ song. The rest of the track has been composed differently by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. And we got Anuskha Manhchandani, Akriti Kakkad and Suraj Jaggan to sing for Kajol, Kareena and Arjun Rampal. The number just brought the house down when we shot it. Who danced the hardest? Me!”

My friend, the caterer

Shah Rukh Khan keeps his promise to Shilpa Shetty, hires her V8 gourmet chain to supply food to the RA.One unit.

Shah Rukh Khan believes in keeping his friends happy. While Arjun Rampal's proximity to SRK got him an important part in RA.One, wife Mehr Jesia bagged the IPL parties contract. Now it's Shilpa Shetty's turn to benefit from SRK's benevolence.

During a past conversation, Khan had enquired about her V8 gourmet chain of restaurants (which she co-owns with husband Raj Kundra), and promised La Shetty that when he shot for his home production in UK, he would get her company to supply food to the RA.One unit. He kept the promise.

The food served to the unit was delivered to the set everyday from V8's gourmet chain of restaurants in London.

A source says, "An elaborate menu was served to the unit everyday (including the chicken curry that Shilpa made famous during her stay in Big Brother's house in London). Andy Varma, Director of Food and Business Development for the food chain, specifically asked Shilpa about Shah Rukh and Kareena's food habits and created special menus for the stars. While Kareena had special vegetarian food, SRK would gorge on chicken tikka (his favourite)."

A source close to the actress maintains, "Shilpa never spoke to Shah Rukh. Karim Morani got in touch with Shilpa's husband Raj and finalised the deal. Even though the company specialises in Indian food, they also provided Continental food for the foreign unit. This is the first time they provided delicacies on such a large scale and for such a long period of time. Earlier, it was restricted to parties and weddings, but now they want to branch out to films being shot abroad too."

Shilpa Shetty acted in her first film Baazigaar opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

Kareena Kapoor looks stylish in a baby bump at 'Ra.One' sets

You can see Kareena Kapoor sporting a baby bump in Shahrukh Khan’s sci-fi thriller Ra.One. The fake preggy look is part of the actress’ role as she plays mother to an eight-year-old kid.

Must say even though she plays a pregnant lady, Bebo sizzles with style, and that is quite evident with this still. However, the size of her bump reminds us of Preity Zinta’s prosthetic bump from the film Salaam Namaste which appeared very funny on screen.

Just hope that Bebo too doesn’t make us laugh with that large tummy.

Shahrukh Khan promotes Kajol's film 'We Are Family'

Shahrukh Khan has got enough reasons to have a special inclination towards We Are Family considering everyone associated with the film is his close friend. No wonder, King Khan seems to be promoting the film on twitter. Here is what he has to say.

“Saw the songs of we are family....the simplicity is endearing...I am sure it will be really really nice...can't wait to see it when I get back,” tweets Shahrukh on the micro-blogging site.

Well, as mentioned above, when celebs like Kajol, Arjun Rampal and to top it all Karan Johar is involved, good word of mouth from SRK is bound to come. Now, it remains to see how far will his words come true?

SRK in wax at Times Square

He's going to join the figures of Madame Tussauds in New York

Shah Rukh Khan will join the wax figures of the famous at the famed Madame Tussauds at Times Square in New York on August 12 amid a performance by Bollywood dancers.

The colourfully dressed troupe of dancers will perform to the soundtrack from the Shah Rukh starrer 'My Name Is Khan', one of the highest-grossing Bollywood titles released in the US as Khan's figure is unveiled with the DVD release of the film.

Standing in front of a replica of the Taj Mahal, the star's wax figure will be dressed in a sleek black suit and white button down shirt.

He is the latest addition to Madame Tussauds brightly-colored, fully-interactive 'Bollywood Zone,' which allows guests to feel as though they are on a Bollywood film set.

SRK, who was was also named one of Newsweek's '50 Most Powerful People in the World' in 2008, has a fan following numbering in the billions.

Now available from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, the DVD is timed for India's Independence Day and showcases the changing face of Bollywood, the on-screen partnership of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, behind-the-scenes features about the story, music from the film and more.

Described by US media as "A potent, energetic heart-tugger" (Los Angeles Times) and "an affecting fairy tale about the perils of goodness" (New York Times), the film relates the story of an Indian man with a unique way of looking at the world.

The protagonist Rizwan (Shah Rukh) moves to San Francisco and meets a vivacious single mother named Mandira (Kajol). They form a special bond and 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 remarkable journey across America to win back the love of his life.

I’d love to work with Aamir: Shahrukh Khan

They may have shared a meal in London but SRK tells us why friendship is not on the menu with Aamir.

"King Khan" Comes to Times Square!

The King of Bollywood is coming to Times Square! As a troupe of colorfully clad Bollywood Axion dancers performs to the soundtrack from My Name Is Khan, Indian film star Shah Rukh Khan will be immortalized in wax on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Madame Tussauds New York.

Just in time to celebrate the DVD release of My Name Is Khan, one of the highest-grossing Bollywood titles released in the U.S., Khan's figure will be unveiled with his eponymous film playing in the background of the famed Times Square wax attraction. Standing in front of a replica of the Taj Mahal, the star - or his wax figure at least - will be dressed in a sleek black suit and white button down shirt. The actor known as 'King Khan' is the latest addition to Madame Tussauds brightly-colored, fully-interactive 'Bollywood Zone', which allows guests to feel as though they are on a Bollywood film set.

A highly celebrated Bollywood actor, producer and television host, Khan has starred in more than 50 films throughout his career. The star was also named one of Newsweek's '50 Most Powerful People in the World' in 2008 and has a fan following numbering in the billions. My Name is Khan is now available on DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Prominently located in the heart of Times Square, Madame Tussauds New York is open 365 days a year. For more information, visit www.nycwax.com or call (800) 246-8872.

WHEN:Thursday, August 12, 2010

TIME: 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Madame Tussauds New York - 234 West 42nd Street (b/w 7th & 8th Aves.) Manhattan

Shahrukh Khan The latest in King Khan’s life!

It’s been quite some time now since the King of bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, has almost disappeared from the scene and thus from most gossip columns!

This is due to the fact that SRK is right now in London, as his home production flick, ‘RA. ONE’, is on a full on shooting spree! Well, Shahrukh, who is taking no chances in leaving a single scene with just simple effects, he just wants the best for every scene that is shot! The latest in King Khan’s life is thus quite a story!

However, his more than perfect attitude in doing the best and only the best, also made him call for his best friend Karan Johar to do a romantic scene for his flick.

Now, with such dedicated efforts from him and his entire team, there is really no time, for the cast and crew of his flick to go and enjoy the delicacies from outside.

Thus, reports are pouring in that his crew members get together and cook up some dish or the other so as to bring in a variety in the daily food.

On one such night , Shahrukh Khan, who is fond of the twitter, posted some very interesting information about the pasta he had just had then!

Shahrukh’s twitter said, “had great Italian dinner made by our cameraman. Our v fx department. Now into pasta production more than post production. Had a great time”

With this, SRK made it quite clear that while on outdoor shoots, he too becomes one of the unit members, and does not have any starry attitudes at all! We can’t help but say ‘Great going SRK!’