I know him very well: Gauri Khan

It was an evening that left everyone asking for more. But then, that is the effect that Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan usually has on people. As King Khan sat on the podium, enthralling the packed room of guests with his unique wit and captivating them by reading excerpts from his book, everyone listened, in rapt attention.

The occasion was the star-studded launch of Anupama Chopra’s book on the superstar — King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema , presented by Radio Mirchi — and all of SRK’s buddies and well-wishers, and many industry bigwigs showed up to be witness to this ‘Khan’tastic evening.

Shah Rukh read out bits on his father, a handsome pathan by the name of Mir, who wanted to become an actor. Ironical that the same man’s son is ruling the hearts of millions worldwide today! And in quintessential SRK style, he regaled the crowd by telling them how, when he was a child, his father had him believe that yesteryears actress Madhubala had thought he was good-looking.

Good friend Karan Johar then took over, reading out excerpts on Shah Rukh the husband and Shah Rukh the superstar, while Rajkumar Hirani spoke about the making of the legend. Wife Gauri Khan, looking absolutely stunning, was seated next to good friend Kajal Anand.

When asked whether she would read the book, Gauri smiled that although she heard the book is very good, she wouldn’t need to read it since she knows her husband well enough!

Nita Ambani also made her gracious presence felt, and stayed on almost till the end. Anupama’s husband, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, cheered his wife on as she narrated how she had hounded SRK and finally convinced him to be her subject.

Political heavyweight Dr Farooq Abdullah shone out amongst the throngs of guests, as he came to congratulate the writer. Having a fun time with the kids was John Abraham.

Others present at the occasion were Shah Rukh's sister Shehnaz, Anil Thadani, Subhash Ghai, Tanuja Chandra, Rohan Sippy, Juhi Chawla, Anu Malik, Kelly Dorji, Riya Sen, Prahlad Kakar, Jackie Shroff and Jimmy Sheirgill. Bacardi was the official liquor sponsor for the evening.

Source: TimesOfIndia