Shahrukh thanks Lara Dutta

Bollywood Baadshah Shahrukh Khan displayed his feeling of concern to the B-town lovely Lara Dutta and the lass was extremely delighted.

Everybody knows that SRK never forgets those who give their helping hand and is famous for his repays which comes with extra care and affection. Lara experienced it recently when she came to know that it was on SRK’s recommendation that she got casted in ‘Don 2’.

SRK had tough time during the casting of ‘Billu’ where all the B-town lovelies refused King Khan at point blank for the role which Lara agreed. Now in ‘Don 2’ Lara will be essaying the role which Eesha Koppikar did in the first installment.

SRK may not be in good terms with his jigris (read close pals) Farah, Ritesh but the Baadshah has not turned sour with this….. SRK remains the same loving caring helping Khan who never forgets and ignores those helping hands.

SRK feeling lonely

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his wedding anniversary alone on October 25 in Berlin. King Khan tweeted: "my wedding anniversary today. 19 years of togetherness and two angels to show for it. By far our best productions." Wife Gauri is expected to join him with their kids in a few days for his birthday on November 2.

The actor is shooting in Berlin for Don 2 with Priyanka Chopra. Karan Johar too will fly to Rome to meet his good friend and attend a special screening of their film My Name Is Khan at the international film festival held in the city.

Two birds with one stone!

Shahrukh Khan & Priyanka Chopra at Don 2 Press Conference in Berlin - Photos, Video

Indian Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra attend a press conference on the shooting of their movie 'DON-2' in Berlin

SRK's prediction for Berlin

Shah Rukh Khan, who is filming his latest action movie Don 2 in Berlin, predicted Friday that the film's success would encourage millions of Indians to visit the German capital.

"You will have problems getting rid of all the Indians again," Khan joked at a press conference.

"We are proud that we have discovered Berlin for Indians," the Bollywood star said, adding the city could supplant Paris and London as favourite European destinations.

The action thriller, which also showcases Indian stars Priyanka Chopra and Boman Irani, features famous Berlin landmarks - including a scene in which Khan appears to dive 125 metres from a building near Berlin's TV tower.

SRK alone on 20th wedding anniversary!

Being a busy actor comes with a price. And actor Shah Rukh Khan is being made to pay a huge one!

October 25 marks 20 years of matrimonial union for Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan, but SRK will be alone in Berlin (he's there to shoot for Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 2') while wife Gauri will be in Mumbai on the special day. As they compromise on this milestone celebration, Gauri plans to make up for it on the Badshah's birthday — November 2.

"Even his birthday isn't totally devoid of work. There's nothing unusual about that. He's going to be in Rome for the screening of 'My Name Is Khan' at the international film festival there. But I'm sure his family will ensure that they make it special for him. Gauri and the kids are going to be flying down to Italy. Even Karan Johar, who is flying there for the screening, will contribute to the celebrations. The gang will then go to Berlin, where Gauri and Karan are planning to throw a party. Not many of the film fraternity would be there. So it'll be a comparatively quiet celebration with family, Karan, the cast and crew of Don 2," says a close friend of the actor's, who is speculating that there'll be a big bash with much fanfare when SRK returns to Mumbai.

Three cheers for the Khan who'll turn another year older soon, complete 20 years of marriage and sees his film MNIK release in all theatres across Italy - a first for any Hindi movie!

Bollywood fans descend on Berlin for Shahrukh, Priyanka shoot

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan reveals he dreams of dating as many girls as possible while shooting here for "Don 2". Priyanka Chopra says she would love to walk around the streets of Berlin she finds so full of amazing energy. Film director and actor Farhan Akhtar said he is crazy about the architecture of the city.

They made these points at a press conference held Friday where Shah Rukh repeated 'achtung' (careful) and 'danke' (thanks) and said that Berlin was chosen as location for "Don 2" because the film demanded a more realistic backdrop, unlike some of his other films shot in more fairy tale like environments of countries like Switzerland.

The making of "Don 2" opens a new chapter in the ongoing love affair between Bollywood and Berlin. "Don 2" is being made with financial support from the Medienboard Berlin Brandenburg. The Indo-German production is being shot in the German capital and hundreds of Bollywood fans from around Europe have descended on the city.

The entire crew and cast of "Don 2" are in the German capital to film for about 50 days at a cost of more than six million euros.

The stars began shooting two weeks ago at several famous landmarks in the city like the great Cathedral, and the car chase took the crew through the streets around Checkpoint Charley.

Shah Rukh's character in "Don 2" is of a bad man who is very lovable.

German actor Florian Lukas is relieved that he does not have to dance in the film but is very proud to be acting in an Indian film and excited about his role in "Don 2".

More and more Indian films have been screened at European film festivals in recent times, particularly at the Berlinale, the most popular of all the film festivals held around the world. Dorothee Wenner, Berlinale's curator for Asian and African cinema, is delighted that Berlin promises not just to be a locale in "Don 2" but is treated as a character.

Wenner is responsible for first inviting Shah Rukh Khan to the Berlinale in 2007 when "Om Shanti Om" was screened here. "My Name is Khan" was showcased at the Berlinale 2010.

More Shah Rukh Khan fans are expected in the city Nov 2 when the actor celebrates his birthday in the German capital.

Shahrukh Khan along with family to fly to Rome for special screening of MNIK

The latest buzz in tinsel ville these days is that two days prior to his birthday King Khan accompanied by wife Gauri, children Aryan and Suhana and friend Karan Johar will fly to Rome for a special screening of his film “My Name Is Khan” at the international film festival.

Shah Rukh has requested producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani for a three day break to attend the film festival at Rome and also celebrate his birthday with his family.

Director Karan Johar on the other hand too has taken a break from his shooting schedule of season 3 of Koffee With Karan. Karan stated “We are excited that MNIK will be shown at the international film festival in Rome.”

He said further, “Post-November, the film will be released in theatres across Italy for the first time. After the screening, all of us will fly down to Berlin to bring in Shah Rukh’s birthday.”

He said, “While I will leave after that to spend Diwali with my mom in India, Gauri and the kids will stay back in Berlin to celebrate Diwali with Shah Rukh Khan.”

A Roman holiday for SRK and family

Shah Rukh Khan will be celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary October 25 without his wife. The actor will be working on that day. He is shooting with Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani and Lara Dutta for Don 2 in Berlin, Germany. However, on his birthday November 2 King Khan will have the company of his loved ones.

Two days before his birthday, SRK will fly to Rome for a special screening of My Name Is Khan (MNIK) at the international film festival being held in the Italian capital. His wife Gauri and children Aryan and Suhana, as well as friend Karan Johar will join him there.

While Shah Rukh has requested a three-day break from his producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar to visit Rome for the film festival and celebrate his birthday with his family, KJo is taking a short break from shooting his TV show Koffee With Karan 3 to be there. Later, the group will travel back to Berlin together where KJo and Gauri have planned a party with close friends (the cast and crew of Don 2).

Karan confirms, "We are excited that MNIK will be shown at the international film festival in Rome. Post-November, the film will be released in theatres across Italy for the first time. After the screening, all of us will fly down to Berlin to bring in Shah Rukh's birthday. While I will leave after that to spend Diwali with my mom in India, Gauri and the kids will stay back in Berlin to celebrate Diwali with Shah Rukh."

What gift has he planned for SRK? He laughs, "Haven't decided as yet. What can I give a man like Shah Rukh barring unconditional love?" And of course the fact that MNIK is the Hindi film which has grossed the most internationally, till now. According to trade circles, MNIK has grossed over 22 million US dollars.

Karan adds, "When I was making it, I knew it was a global film which had a humanitarian message that would penetrate deep and wide and prick many people's conscience. I am gratified that it has achieved that."

Priyanka Chopra Arrives in Berlin to Shoot 'Don 2'

Don 2 - The Chase Continues has started shooting in Berlin, Germany with Shahrukh Khan and now Priyanka Chopra has joined him! Shahrukh arrived on the set in Berlin a few weeks ago and was soon joined by his co-star Kunal Kapoor.

Don 2 stars SRK as Don, Priyanka Chopra as Roma, Boman Irani as Vardhaan and Om Puri as Mallik. Arjun Rampal however won't be part of the new production and took to Twitter to announce the news. "Hey Guys, Yes it is true won't be part of Don 2. Wish the team all the success I am sure it will be a super film," he said. Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, and directed by Farhan Akhtar, Don 2 is the sequel of the 2006 box-office hit Don: The Chase Begins Again, which in turn is a remake of the 1978 classic Don.

Priyanka took to Twitter to talk about her arrival and said that despite the bad weather she was happy to be there! "Gloomy morning.cloudY outside But mood is sunshine.A friend just told me'ive taken my life back..its in my hands now'thats my mantra now Its so much fun 2 hang out with the crew and cast here. Soon boman sir and Lara Will be here too.Haven met them for so long. Looking forward."

The actress seized the occasion to wish her other co-star, Boman Irani, welcome to the set: "@bomanirani Welcome to Berlin boman sir. Heard you have been brushing up your FIFA skills. Hehe." Souds like the cast is going to have a blast on and off set!

Don 2 - The Chase Continues releases on December 23, 2011 and we're sure it will be a hit at the box-office! How about you? Will Don 2 fail or make a splash? Share your thoughts.

My Name is Wong Khan: SRK

Shahrukh Khan has been shooting for 'Don 2' in Berlin for many days now.

Recently, he uploaded a picture online showing how tall is the building from where he has to jump for one of the sequences in the film. "Had done the base jump from this building...eh the tall one on the left...now feeling scared," was his tagline a few days ago.

What's next, Khan has changed his name, thanks to Piggy Chops, who made him gorge on Japanese cuisine, " priyanka introduced me to sushi. got to see so many varieties of cold fish on a cold nite. feeling japanese. my new name now is wong khan," Khan wrote online. Wonder what his next film's title would be!