Katrina is out of Shah Rukh's 'Temptations Reloaded' tour

The otherwise cool and composed man Shahrukh Khan seems to have not taken the recent spat with Salman Khan lightly.

He and his wife Gauri Khan left Katrina Kaif's birthday party recently following a spat with Katrina's boyfriend Salman, who threw the party.

Now, Shahrukh has responded in his way.

The news is doing the rounds that Katrina is no longer a part of Shahrukh's Temptation Reloaded Tour.

It is said that Katrina, who was part of the tour along with Arjun Rampal, Kareena Kapoor, Javed Ali, Anushka Dandekar and Ganesh Hedge, has fallen victim to King Khan's wrath. She is out of the tour now.

One India

Defending Shah Rukh Khan

Viveck Vaswani is a happy man. His Dulha Mil Gaya, which has been in the making for around 1 and a half years now, is fast nearing the finishing mark. The film would be more than 90% through this week as a marathon 20 day schedule comes to a close. In fact in the days gone by, the crew has already shot a substantial portion of the film in Panchgani, Vashi and Pune.

Says Viveck in a relaxed tone, "Over the months there have been media speculations around the completion of Dulha Mil Gaya. It was amusing since more than me they seemed to be worried about the film. There were all kinds of stories circulating around the so-called troubles that the film was facing but my only response to them was - 'Keep Speculating'."

But weren't there murmurs around Shahrukh Khan being the cause of film's delay? Apparently, he wasn't too willing to spare his dates for the film even as he was busy keeping his other commitments.

"Even I read about this but again, as I said, all this was plain speculation and a wrong one too", smiles Viveck, "Any big film would take its own sweet time to be completed. Yes, there were minor issues but none of them had anything to do with Shahrukh Khan. He never created problems for Dulha Mil Gaya. My father was unwell for quite some time and I was busy there. He expired some time back and after a mourning period, I resumed work on the film."

Questioning those who have been spreading false stories about SRK being uncooperative, Viveck challenges back, "Have you read any news piece where Shahrukh himself has quoted anything about being unhappy with DMG? We interact on a regular basis and he has never opened his mouth against the film. Yes, there have been instances where he has been busy but that's understandable. It is a professional thing to do. I don't see any reason why it should be considered as a scoop enough?"

So when do we see SRK's scenes being canned? "This week the film would be more than 90% complete and only a few scenes with SRK remain to be canned", informs Viveck, "There are 7 songs in the film and 6 have already been shot. One song with SRK remains and we can shoot for it anytime in August, September or October, whenever his dates permit."

"We are not in hurry because the technicians at our production house are already on the job. They are keeping busy with the post production and making sure that the end product turns out to be good. It isn't as if the office is running all these years on a film which has been supposedly stalled. Sorry to disappoint a few, but we all are quite charged about Dulha Mil Gaya and making sure that it turns out to be the most talked about film", says Viveck in an excited tone.

So the million dollar question is, when does Dulha Mil Gaya eventually release? "Approximately we are eyeing a January 2009 release. Things are going as per the plan and I don't see any reason why we shouldn't be able to make it on that day", concludes Viveck.

One India

Shah Rukh Receives Terrorist Threat (Update 03)

Just 24-hours passed by as two of the country’s leading cities Ahmedabad and Bangalore became victims to deadly bombs that rocked umpteen number of places bringing the entire nation to a standstill.

What’s next is another scary threat, but this time it’s no city or community, it’s Bollywood’s four Khan czars, who are at the hit list of one of the most notorious terrorist organisations - Indian Mujahideens.

From the look of it, the scenario would make a perfect plot for a nasty action packed B-town thriller, however, the truth of the matter is that the threats are not a part of any script but it’s very much real and happening.

The dreaded terrorist organisation has sent an open letter to the four Khans of Bollywood - Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan, asking them to stop acting in films or else they and their families shall face the consequences.

The choice of actors for the threat is no surprise. The four names are undoubtedly ruling the Indian film industry and are most valuable to Bollywood in terms of the moolah put on them. The four Khans alone have an estimated price of Rs 450 crores put on their films this year.

However, in a move to present a strong and brave front, the industry has come together in support of the four Khans. The Bollynation’s answer to such threats has once again proved that the industry will not give in to such demands as it swears to stand by the Khans.

Speaking to a news daily, producer cum director Karan Johar said, “In the film industry, talent is God and creativity our religion. Our work has involved some of the most prolific Islamic writers like Javed Akhtar, who has written the lyrics for songs like Radha kaise na jale and for bhajans. I believe that our fraternity has no gender, sex or religious bias and we work in tandem together. There may be personal divides but never any religious divide. I won't stop working with anyone.”

Adding to this filmmaker Kunal Kohli stated that the industry does not pick up actors on the basis of the religion but on their talent. "It’s time that we learn that resilience and survival of the human spirit from the common man." The sentiment has been widely echoed by filmmakers throughout the industry.

For now, the security has been tightened. Hope this scary threat turns out to be just another scary gimmick and peace is restored in the filmdom.

Zee News

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According to a new report, the Indian Mujahideen has sent e-mails demanding that Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan stop working in Hindi films, or else.

We asked some B-Town producers and directors for their reaction to the attempt at creating a divide within the industry on the basis of religion. Also, would they stop working with the four Khans if threatened? The voices echoed the same sentiment. That the film industry has always been a secular place and they will not let anyone or anything change that.

Farah Khan - Director

The film industry is a very secular place and basically, people here are interested only in success and not caste, creed, religion, where you stay or even if you are a man or woman. Personally, don't attach any importance to who belongs to which caste. After all, I married a Hindu. But let me tell you, that in the film industry, if you are successful, people will work with you irrespective of which God you pray to. And if you are not no one gives a damn, in any case.

Karan Johar - Producer, (Dharma Productions) and director

In the film industry, talent is God and creativity our religion. Our work has involved some of the most prolific Islamic writers like Javed Akhtar, who has written the lyrics for songs like Radha kaise na jale and for bhajans. I believe we are a fraternity where there is no gender, sex or religious bias and we work in tandem together. There may be personal divides but never any religious divide. I won't stop working with anyone. We are all one in the eyes of God. Our film industry has always been the most secular place in the country and the world. I believe very strongly that we are all humans first.

Ekta Kapoor - Producer, Balaji Telefilms and Motion Pictures

It's our choice on which actor we should take in our projects or not. A threat is just that, and should be treated like that. Nobody will take this threat seriously. As an industry, we are very strong. There will never be any apprehension as we are a very secular place. Mumbai itself is very secular with TV, and film artists and technicians all working together without any religious bias. It's going to take much more than terrorists to strike terror in our hearts. We have much more terror striking us every day.

Kunal Kohli - Director

We are a secular country and we will work with everybody. We are not from any religion but from India. There are so many workers from so many different religions working in tandem with each other in India and that's the beauty of our country. After every blast every city has gone back to being normal. That's the Indian spirit. We have to learn that resilience and survival of the human spirit from the common man.

Upala KBR, Shaheen Parkar & Amul Sharma @ Mid-Day, Mumbai

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Mumbai Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor has said that security of Muslim Bollywood actors has been beefed up after they were threatened by Indian Mujahideen, a terror outfit that claimed responsibility for Saturday's serial blasts in Ahmedabad.

The outfit issued life threats to Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan."Security of all has been stepped up, and the one's who are in need, has been beefed," said Gafoor.

An e-mail sent allegedly by the terror group to various television news channels on July 26 had threatened to target Bollywood actors and industrialists.

A total of 49 people were killed and more than 160 wounded when several bombs exploded across the city on Saturday.

Daily India

SRK's Concert Update

"Shah Rukh Khan's Temptations Reloaded concert will hit Dubai on October 21, if all goes well," says Mohammed Morani, one of the Morani brothers, when we called them to confirm whether rumours about the stage show hitting Dubai were true or not.

The Moranis were the organisers of the successful Temptations tour, which took place in 2004 and featured Shah Rukh, Saif, Preity and Priyanka.

Temptations Reloaded is a sequel to Temptations. The first of its concerts was held in Rotterdam, Holland, on June 21, 2008. Other than Shah Rukh, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Arjun Rampal were part of that stage show.

"Dubai, Kuwait and Germany are on the radar, but so far only Dubai has been finalised," adds Morani, when asked about the tour's forthcoming dates and venues.

Earlier, the Temptations Reloaded shows were to take place during the same time as that of the Bachchans' Unforgettable tour, which is currently on. But somehow things did not work out.

"Probably the stars have yet not been roped in," informs our mole.

Even for the Dubai show the other performers haven't been finalised. SRK remains the one confirmed star at these shows as he is one man who can easily draw in a crowd anytime.

Morani adds, "Isahallah, if everything goes well we are planning a huge entertainment event all over the world sometime between September and December next year as well."

When quizzed about who the star participants for the Temptations Reloaded shows are, he says, "Shah Rukh is our main star attraction. The rest have to be finalised. Once everything is crystal clear I shall update you."

Analyse this, Shah Rukh

Whether it’s his films, shows or his ad films, the Shah Rukh Khan magic never fails to work.

The industry folks call him the hit machine.

Amidst all this, a downer like Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hai comes as a shock.

Wrapping up the finale of the show, SRK analyses what went wrong with it.

To begin with, the show that was launched with loads of glitz and publicity didn’t manage to entice the viewers. Was it hard to digest the failure? “In life you can’t always be giving hits. Success and failure are part and parcel of life,” SRK says coolly.

In the past, the man has anchored Kaun Banega Crorepati which was a runaway success. So what went wrong this time? Was it the format of the show or Shah Rukh Khan himself? “This is one question I keep asking myself. Look, I don’t understand the TRP business. Personally I’ve really enjoyed working on Paanchvi Paas more than KBC . But, I do not want to play the blame game here. I’d like to believe that it was a rough patch.”

Khan has always had the courage to call a spade a spade. So, does he accept that he could be one of the reasons for the failure of Paanchvi Paas . “I’m as responsible for its failure as I am for the success of my films and shows. I shouldered the responsibility of the failure of Paheli . I understand that as a celebrity I play a larger role in the fate of a project. So, here if there is anything that’s gone wrong with Paanchvi Paas , it’s me,” he smiles.

Currently, recuperating from his knee injury, Khan is also busy winding up Biloo Barber. “After Paanchvi Paas , I had to shoot for a song in Biloo Barber . And then there is my knee that’s demanding my attention.”

Style, humility and smartness all rolled in one. That’s Shah Rukh Khan for you.

Reena Thapar Kapoor, India Times Movies

Salman threatens SRK’s family at mid-night

We don’t just say that Salman Khan is the bad boy of Bollywood for no reason. Many past and present records stand his identity.

One recent example is his immodest behavior in front of Shahrukh’s residence. On Monday night, he got heavily drunk and asked his driver to drive him to Shahrukh’s house. On reaching there, Sallu got back into his old dirty image, yelled at his family and threatened his wife and children. At that juncture, Shahrukh was not at home.

The guard restricted him from entering his residence but Sallu was out of control. Then the guard immediately called Shahrukh and he quickly drove home. By the time, Shahrukh reached home, Salman drove back his car. Salman was heard screaming, "bahar aa sale, main tujhko dikhata hoon kaun asli Khan hai!"

For quite sometime, Salman and Shahrukh have been sharing cold vibes. Their fight gained momentum on Katrina’s birthday when Salman invited SRK and his wife Gauri Khan and insulted him in the presence of all guests. Their fight took such a bizarre turn that they were about to hit one another.

Its Shahrukh vs Aamir now

While the two emotionally-charged Khans—Salman and Shah Rukh—are embroiled in a personal tiff, there is one more obvious war of sorts happening between SRK and Aamir Khan...only this time it’s in the ad world!

An interesting trend is emerging in the advertising world. Whichever product Shah Rukh Khan endorses, a rival company immediately signs up Aamir Khan to endorse their product and vice versa. Don’t believe us? Here’s a lowdown.

Car race
Shah Rukh Khan endorses Hyundai Santro and I 10, Aamir endorses Toyota Innova.

As the cookie crumbles
SRK vouches for Sunfeast biscuits, Aamir gives Parle products his thumbs-up.

Dishing it out
While SRK has been endorsing Dish TV for a while now, Aamir has been recently signed up for Tata Sky

Watch it
SRK is the brand ambassador for Tag Heuer, Aamir is rooting for desi brand Titan.

Getting mobile
SRK features in ads promoting Nokia’s mobile handsets, while Aamir features in ads for Samsung.

And, of course, the two top traditional rivals Coca Cola and Pepsi have Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan as their brand ambassadors respectively.

Ad man Bharat Dabholkar says it’s natural that the advertisers will pit two of the biggest stars against each other. He says, “There are just three or four top film stars that the advertisers want. It all depends on what kind of crowd the star can pull in. Aamir and Shah Rukh are two of the biggest stars. So, it is obvious why, if brand X takes on Shah Rukh, brand Y would want to take on Aamir.”

However, Prahlad Kakkar thinks Aamir is more exclusive than SRK. He says, “It is quite obvious that if a particular brand takes on Shah Rukh, the rival would want to take on Aamir. But one must remember that Aamir is extremely choosy about picking the brands he wants to endorse. For him, it is almost like selecting a wife. Aamir takes on just about four or five endorsements per year, endorsing exclusivity for the brands and hence he charges double the amount that any other star charges, including Amitabh Bachchan.

Sumanto Chattopadhyay of O&M thinks it’s simply because of lack of choice that the two Khans are pitted against each other. He says, “Our nation being Bollywood crazy and celebrity crazy, there are only a handful of stars who are bankable to endorse any brand. Shah Rukh and Aamir happen to be the most bankable stars. Also, possibly sometimes, these stars are taken because they fit the brand. Like in the case of Aamir for Titan. He is a very apt brand ambassador for the kind of brand image that they have. So probably even if they could afford SRK, they might have not gone for him. But in most cases, celebrities are signed on if you can afford them, not really bothering whether if he or she fits the brand. That’s why this Khan vs Khan situation has happened.”

Manan Mistry feels the real competition is between the brands. “If one brand takes on Shah Rukh Khan, the other brand will most likely want to take a star for their ad campaign as well. And who else than Aamir Khan. After all, both actors are on par as far as their star status is concerned.”

DNA India

Shah Rukh Khan's tantrums

There are standing instructions given to the catering guys of Billo Barber by Shah Rukh Khan's staff. Apparently, the star has categorically said that he will not touch food that is rich in oil.

Khan who has become a health freak after building muscles says that his wife too if fed up with his demands. "Its called taking liberties," he smiles. "Look, I'm not a big eater so whatever little I eat it better be healthy," says SRK.

Tossed veggies, grilled chicken, boiled dal and other bland stuff is what the King Khan is currently gorging on.

TOI

SRK says "No" to Sri Lanka

Citing security concerns, Bollywood's global superstar, Shah Rukh Khan has declined an invitation by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to take part in a cultural event organized for the entertainment of regional leaders who are attending the 15th SAARC summit in Colombo, said Temple Trees sources.

The entertainment committee organizers have even sought the assistance of the Indian High Commission to persuade Mr. Khan to attend the event.

The President’s Coordinating Officer, Sajin Vaas Gunawardena, represents the President at the entertainment committee and coordinates its functions.

As may be recalled, a bomb had detonated at Temptation 2004, a musical show led by Shah Rukh Khan, at Colombo.

South Superstar Helps North Superstar

Rajinikanth, the superstar that he is, recently showed all his generosity for none other than the King Khan, who has been obliged by Rajini.

Rajnikant, who’s latest flick ‘Kuselan’ is all set to release worldwide on August 15, was reportedly being dubbed in Hindi, alongside Telugu.

SRK got a setback on learning this, as both ‘Kuselan’ and ‘Billoo Barber’ (an SRK production) are remakes of the Malayalam hit ‘Katha Parayumbol’. Since, the story lines of both the flicks are identical, SRK feared that if ‘Kuselan’ releases in Hindi first, then his home production will be left in lurch, as there won’t be any novelty left for ‘Billoo Barber’, which might affect its fate of the BO.

In an effort to save his home production, SRK called Rajini and requested him to postpone the release of his Hindi version. Rajni obliged and now the film shall only release in Tamil and Telugu all over the world. The Hindi dubbed version of ‘Kuselan’ will, perhaps, release but post Diwali, giving SRK a sigh of relief.

It seems that SRK has found a new friend in Rajini, as they say- A friend in need is a friend indeed, what say SRK?

Zee News

Emami renews endorsement contract with SRK

Bollywood's Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan and Badshah Shah Rukh Khan may not see eye to eye but Kolkata-based FMCG major Emami has successfully kept the two superstars together as its brand ambassadors.

Emami has renewed contracts of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan to endorse its products for another two-and-a-half years. Big B and SRK have been endorsing Emami's Navratna oil together.

While Bachchan endorses Boroplus antiseptic cream together with Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor, SRK promotes fairness cream and other healthcare products of the group. Bachchan also endorses Emami's fast relief balm.

Commenting on the renewal of contracts with the two superstars, a company official told PTI that it was about continuing loyalty.

“At a time when 'old is not gold' Emami is continuing loyalty with the superstars of Bollywood. SRK enhances brand value. He is still an icon in India,'' the official said.

While SRK will continue to feature in their fairness cream and other healthcare products' ads, Amitabh Bachchan will endorse Boro Plus anti septic cream and fast relief balm. Both the stars will endorse Emami's Navratna brand together as before, the offi cial said.

The two bollywood stars were roped in by the company in 2005 with an estimated fee of around Rs 5-10 crore. Company officials declined to comment on the amount for the renewal of contracts but industry insiders said it could be almost in the same range as before.

The Hindu - Business Line

It's no pain, no gain for Shah Rukh Khan

No pain, no gain seems to be SRK'S newest mantra. The King Khan, the thorough professional, is making sure that none of his ailments come in way of his commitments and his desire to continue ruling the Box Office.

That was evident recently when the ace actor completed an action sequence for 'Billoo Barber' despite being in sheer pain. According to reports, SRK had hurt his knee playing football in London during a holiday and since hasn't had the time to recover completely. And to add to the woes he has been shooting continuously since he came back from UK.

Apparently, SRK suffered from a water retention problem and was terribly uncomfortable but being the workaholic that he is, he finished a schedule of Yash Raj's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi on time and didn't inform anyone of his injury except for good friend -Aditya Chpra.

If this wasn't all for the poor soul, he went on to complete an action sequence for his home production 'Billoo Barber' which is being directed by Priyadarshan. His efforts have undoubtedly left Priyadarshan deeply as he was quoted saying, "He had hurt himself prior to the shoot but you would never realise it when you consider the way he has performed the action scenes."

The whole effort gets more kudos as Shah Rukh, it is learnt had to learn 'Alayi Hejje'; a very difficult dance art form for the same. Insider reports suggest that SRK's knee is perpetually under stress as it hasn't recovered fully even after two surgeries he had gone through some years ago and hence, it pains every now and then. Perhaps, this level of professionalism is what sets SRK apart, making him the baadshah of Bollywood.

Zee News

SRK as 'Rocky' in Koochie Koochie Hota Hai

Karan's debut film, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai which is being adapted into an animation film, titled Koochie Koochie Hota Hai would be Dharma Productions' first animation film. The film will be co-produced by Prana (a seasoned animation house). However, this animation film, which has a plot similar to K2H2, will be picturised on animals and the animal kingdom.

The core love story is between three dogs, and the supporting cast has roosters, bears, pigs, cats, and many others from the barn. Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani essay the voices for 'Rocky', 'Angie', and 'Tina' respectively, (minor tweak on the original names). The potential release date is late summer of 2009.

Last but not the least is My Name Is Khan, which goes on floors in November this year and would be shot at length in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, and Mumbai. The film is scheduled to release by end of next year. Karan adds that, "the film at heart is a love story. At the soul of it, it makes a social comment, and at the whole of it, it's a human triumph tale." Five films in the making, Karan Johar definitely has a lot going on. Keep it up KJo.

Screen India

Shah Rukh's Laloo Connection

He came, He played and he conquered hearts… Railway Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav Pass ho Gaye ‘Almost’ On The Grand Finale of Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?

Laloo Prasad Yadav is a name that needs no introduction. There is little doubt that this Indian railway minister casts a unique figure in the hurly-burly of Indian politics. Be it his hair, his dialect, the style in which he celebrates festivals everything makes a headline. His humility and wit charms all and sundry; even Shah Rukh Khan couldn’t escape of Laloo Prasad Yadav’s Charismatic charm as he graces Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? grand Finale as a contestant.

This Sunday is sure to be a laughter riot with Shah Rukh’s witty humour and Laloo’s repartees. This Railway minister who turned around the financial report card on the Indian Railways in the last 55 years couldn’t recall names of all his kids together in a family photograph. It’s it funny? Or The rail minister giving Shah Rukh Khan recipe to make Indian desert ‘sattu’ and then offering to make it for Shah Rukh at his place at ‘Mannat’, speaks about the instant rapport that the duo struck on the show.

Straight from the shoot: - Laloo looked nervous when he entered the set. He said it feels back to school with this atmosphere and the class modeled set. But when SRK took him through the show format, Laloo opened up and suddenly his energy rubbed onto everybody around; the host, the classmates and the audience. On being quizzed about his youngers days, Laloo revealed he was handsome; he had black hair then. Shah Rukh complimented on his style, said that his hairstyle is very popular.

Laloo answered all the questions like rapid fire and turned out to be a very intelligent student in Shgah Rukh’s classroom. Shah Rukh insisted that he should be called ‘Laloo encyclopedia’ . Apart from quizzing and serious deliberations over some of the questions Shah Rukh also indulged in playing naughty with Laloo. He questioned laloo on his romantic quotient and asked him the most romantic thing that he did for his wife, Rabri Devi. “Rabri to khud hi rabri Jaisi hai”, replied a shy Laloo. SRK also made Laloo groove to Chaiyya Chaiyya. He jokingly said he agreed to do this song only for the betterment Railways. Laloo showed his singing talent; sang a HOLI song for everybody in the audience. He also very emotionally eneded the episode by reciting Saare Jahaan se Acchaa Hindustan hamaraa…. He will be donating the amount won on the show to Railway minister’s relief fund. Watch Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? On Sunday, July 27, 8 pm

India Infoline

SRK - Katrina In Yash Chopra´s Film

There is a strong buzz that veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra has offered top actress Katrina Kaif the female lead opposite Shah Rukh Khan in his next directorial venture after 'Veer-Zaara'.

If sources are to be believed, Chopra made the offer to a thrilled Katrina (via a phone call) on her birthday, that is 16th July.

As far as the confirmation of the above is concerned, despite many attempts, Yash Raj Films' spokesperson could not be contacted.

As may be recalled, Katrina is already doing a film directed by Kabir Khan for Yash Raj Films, opposite John Abraham and Neil Mukesh.

Sanju to play peacemaker

The news of the Shah Rukh-Salman fight has reached Cape Town, South Africa where Sanjay Dutt is shooting for Chatur Singh Two Star. Sanju is close to both Salman as well as SRK. The fact that they were involved in a scrap deeply dirsturbs him.

Speaking from Cape Town, Dutt says, "I still can't believe what's happened. I am shocked! I am so glad I am out of all this. It would have been painful for me to have seen something that involved two of my dearest friends."

B-Town is going through a state of flux after the SRK-Salman fight with most stars picking camps. Is he going to pick a side? Dutt says firmly, "No way! I am very close to both and it would be impossible for me to take sides.

Both Shah Rukh and Salman are like my younger brothers. I love them dearly and it wouldn't be fair of me to side with one of them. I have never been associated with any camp. I don't intend being part of one today."

His thoughts on the fight? Dutt says, "I can't comment on that. I am sure everyone has his/her own perspective; but what happened was very unfortunate. I am sure things could have been amicably solved."

Dutt has always been known as an elder brother who has been there for the industry when any situation has taken place be it raising funds for tsunami victims or fighting for a cause.

Has he tried to patch up things between SRK and Salman? "Well, I am busy shooting in South Africa right now but I will definitely try and do something when I am back."

'Don't invite guests if you're going to insult them'

Insiders are of the opinion that Dutt was shocked at Salman's behaviour. Says a source, "Sanju and his wife Mana felt that it was rude of Salman to invite Shah Rukh and then insult him.

You can't insult your own guest no matter what issues you have with him. If you have problems with someone, don't invite him to your party."

Salman's pre-planned attack on Shah Rukh

If rumours are to be believed, the Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan duel was planned in advance. The incident seems to be a blot on Bollywood’s face as two leading stars of the Indian film industry fought and abused each other like kindergarten classmates.

The industry insiders say that the public spat between the two stars during a birthday bash bode ill for the film industry in India as it tore to shreds the impression that every thing is so nice in Bollywood.

Apparently, the nice things about the Bollywood are the creation of the sets so magnificently prepared and not due to the affable nature of our heroes.

Salman seem to have grudges about Shah Rukh Khan and he started talking him badly ever since he entered the hotel where the lavish birthday party was organized by Salman Khan for Katrina Kaif. Salman Khan is dating Katrina for the last five years ever since Aishwarya Rai broke away with him.

King Khan initially avoided responded to his vitriolic, but thing went out of hand when Sallu threatened to beat him. This infuriated Shah Rukh so much that he said that he would beat Salman, there before the eyes of his friends and relatives.

Aamir Khan who tried to intervene was also reportedly showed away by Salman Khan. Luckily Gauri intervened before it was too late and said she was leaving. She took Shah Rukh’s hand and led him outside.

Salman has a very troubled and infamous past. His turbulent relationship with actress Aishwarya Rai was a well publicised topic in the Indian media, and had constantly filled gossip columns. After their break-up in March 2002, Rai accused him of harassing her. She claimed that Khan had not been able to come to terms with their break-up and was hounding her; her parents lodged a complaint against him.

Salman was arrested in 2002 for rash and negligent driving. His car had collided into a bakery in Mumbai killing a person and injuring three others.

In the year 2006 Sallu was acused of blackbuck hunting and was sentenced 1 year in prison. He spent several days in jail later.

Qanita Iram, Khabrein

'Shah Rukh's dedication to work is tremendous'

After being in the news in the past few days, has Shah Rukh switched off?

He has stopped using his mobile phone on the sets completely. The actor, whose is currently shooting for his next home production Billoo Barber, does not want to be disturbed by unwanted calls.

Priyadarshan, the director of the film, is completely bowled over by Shah Rukh’s dedication.

“Many stars can’t live without their phones. They give one shot and then get busy with their phone calls, but Shah Rukh seems to be from a different world. He is not using his cell phone at all on the sets. No messaging, no phone calls, nothing. He makes himself so engrossed in the process of filmmaking that it is infectious to others,” he says.

Priyadarshan adds, “His dedication to work is tremendous. Billoo Barber is his film and he is definitely setting an example for the entire cast and crew. He is the busiest man of the industry, he must be getting many calls and needs to attend them too, but he knows that doing several things at a time will harm his own project. I have never seen him even holding his cell phone on the sets.”

With this, Shah Rukh joins the league of other actors like Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, who are inaccessible when they are busy with their projects.

Priyadarshan says his cast and crew is hero worshipping Shah Rukh. “He has this uncanny ability to win over people and he has become a favourite of every one on the sets. I’m totally bowled over looking at his intensity and professionalism. My assistant directors flock around him as if he is their brother,” he says.

And how is King Khan as a producer? Is he finicky?

“I have never met a producer like him. He has asked me to make the film and he is taking care of the funding and other departments. He doesn’t even know what I’m doing with the film and how do I plan to shoot. He has given a free hand to me. That’s a sign of a man who has enormous confidence and faith on his team,” Priyadarshan ends.

Prithwish Ganguly, DNA India

Shah Rukh being targeted again

Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Preity Zinta and Ritiesh Deshmukh, part of the month-long, The Unforgettables Tour, running across US, Canada, UK and the West Indies, have just finished their first two shows in Toronto and Trinidad.

Yesterday, Amitabh Bachchan in his blog made a telling statement about the show. We quote verbatim: "I am shocked and covered in disbelief at being privy personally to a design by certain sections of the media and the fraternity to bring down this show.

To kill it, to malign and write it off. This is shameful and disgusting.

"I have on several occasions spoken of a bias that exists for no reason whatsoever, against us and on each occasion, you my readers, have pleaded that I ignore them for greater dignity and character. But I am compelled to talk about it, dignity can take a walk for a while, because it has already started," wrote Bachchan.

When this reporter spoke to Bachchan in Toronto and asked him to 'talk about it', he chose to sit on the fence. "SRK is a friend and a well-wisher, not just of my family and me, but also of the fraternity and the industry. Also the speculation on the list of names [SRK, Salman and Aamir] is a lot of rubbish. I do not have any issues with any of them."

Says a source in the film industry, "It's difficult to understand whom Amitabh Bachchan means by the 'fraternity'. He has issues with Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Is he trying to say that they are out to sabotage his show? Aamir had made nasty remarks about Big B on Black, which Bachchan hasn't forgotten or forgiven though he made pretence of making up at Aamir's Jaane Tu premiere.

Bachchan and his family don't like Salman because of his history with Aishwarya, while his rivalry and cold war with Shah Rukh is a well-known fact especially after Shah Rukh ousted Bachchan from KBC3. Bachchan hasn't forgotten or forgiven him."

An US promoter, on condition of anonymity, confirmed that there have been attempts by a 'big star' to pull down The Unforgettables tour, "A big event organiser in India, has tried in multiple ways, to sabotage our shows.

The attempt was made at the behest of a very big star. This star tried to schedule his shows in UK and the USA in same cities as the Unforgettables tour, just a month before the tour and at half the rates we were offering. But he couldn't do it as it wasn't financially viable. So now the star is spreading rumours of our show in Toronto being a flop with tickets being sold at high prices."

"Mr Bachchan is an experienced hand at shows and is involved at every stage. Nobody will try to mess with us again though they tried very hard. It's an expensive show with each show costing over a million dollars (Rs 4.2 crore), while a Shah Rukh Khan show costs just $4,50,000 (Rs 1.9 crore)."

Upala KBR, Mid-Day

Star Wars

The fledgling truce between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan over Shah Rukh’s joke about Aishwarya and Salman at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party on Wednesday, seems to have come all but undone. A source present at the party said that while Katrina turned teary-eyed at Salman’s behaviour, it was Aamir who told Salman it was ‘important for them to stick together’. Later that night, he accompanied Salman to Mannat where Salman reportedly apologised to Shah Rukh.

It was an uneasy alliance to begin with - Aamir was blogging about his dog called Shah Rukh, Shah Rukh had flatly refused Salman’s earnest request to do an item number in his home production Main Aur Mrs Khanna and Salman was sniggering that Aamir
wasn’t a Khan at all, but a Hussain. Isn’t he the son of Tahir Hussain?

While the spat may have stunned the industry, Amod Mehra says such differences won’t have any impact on the trade itself. “Whether they fall out or come together, it only makes a difference if there’s a film in question like Karan Arjun or Andaz Apna Apna,” he says.

Could the proximity between the Khans have been fuelled in part by their finding common cause against the Bachchans, especially after Amitabh recently revived the defunct ABCL with the active support of bahu Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and with the new entity, AB Corp, being bankrolled to the tune of Rs 1500 crore by friend Anil Ambani’s Reliance Big Entertainment?

“I don’t think ABCL’s revival is a cause for worry for any of the Khans. Reliance and Amitabh Bachchan have a big roadmap and they will play in their territory. Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir have individual fan followings and operate as individual players,” says film distributor Rajesh Thadani.

But despite the niceties, there’s little to suggest that they’ve drawn up any common gameplan. Shah Rukh took his time to cool down after Salman earned his ire by creating a scene with Aishwarya on the sets of Chalte Chalte. Now twice bitten, it’s unlikely that the two stars will let down their guard with each other in the future. It’s back to square one.

Saumit Singh & Prithwish Ganguly, DNA

Bollywood divided over Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan

The spat between the two Khans, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party has spilt over to the industry with two camps of supporters rooting for the two actors.

The ugly turn of events started at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party when an inebriated Salman Khan started passing sarcastic comments on poor ratings of his guest Shah Rukh Khan’s show on the television . As things heated up Shah Rukh Khan made an inappropriate comment on Aishwarya Rai, the ex-girlfriend of Salman Khan. Things now almost came up to blows.

Actor Aamir Khan intervened and tried to cool things between the two stars. Then Gauri Khan, SRK’s wife, insisted on leaving the party at once and thus prevented a physical fight between the two.

Now the entire industry is caught up in the spat between the two. Actors like Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Khanna, Zayed Khan, Fardeen Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor called up Salman Khan and expressed their sympathies.

On the other hand, directors like Yash Chopra, Karan Johar, Farhan Akthar , Kunal Kohli and others like Javed Akthar and Sajid Khan made enquiries with Shah Rukh Khan. Thus Salman Khan got sympathies mostly from the actors and Shah Rukh Khan from the directors!

Thus the entire industry is divided in its sympathies over the two king Khans.

Salman started the fight with SRK (Video)

Katrina Kaif's birthday party has sparked off furious activity (and we're speaking literally) at Mannat and Galaxy Apartments.

The showdown between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan has snowballed into a regular camp war, casting its effects across Bollywood.

Both Khans are furious, their supporters are worried.

The industry is already taking sides.

SRK's supporters camped at Mannat the whole day yesterday, discussing the incident and its fallouts. Sajid Khan and writer Mustaq Sheikh were the first to arrive. Then the calls started coming in. Farhan Akhtar called to offer support, so did Javed Akhtar. Arjun Rampal and Karan Johar made it clear that they were on his side. Kunal Kohli called SRK too. Yash Chopra called to enquire what exactly had happened, making it clear where the loyalty of Yash Raj Films lies.

Meanwhile, At Salman's place too the supporters and supportive calls streamed in. Ranbir Kapoor called to commiserate with Salman. So did Fardeen and Zayed Khan. Kareena Kapoor called Sallu too. Akshaye Khanna called and tried to cheer him up. Govinda's support is obvious for Sallu, he didn't even need to call. Sajid Nadiadwala is away in Los Angeles, so probably unaware that everyone is indulging in a show of support.

Aamir Khan's well-meaning efforts seem to have been in vain. The industry is abuzz with the feeling that this is the end of the road for the Salman-Shah Rukh relationship. Neither of them is in any mood to relent.

More from Kat's party:

Meanwhile, more reports are coming in from the party from eye-witnesses. Everyone is unanimous about the fact that a high-spirited Sallu goaded SRK right from the start. "Tu kya superstar, main hoon superstar" he said, again and again. An indulgent Shah Rukh tried to let it go, saying, "Haan haan, tu hi superstar."

But matters didn't end there. They began berating each other and their respective reality shows, using the choicest gaalis, Sallu getting more and more aggressive. Gauri Khan asked SRK to leave the party three times. Finally, SRK did so, but not before turning round and passing such a lewd remark about Aishwarya Rai that Sallu came rushing to hit him.

Mumbai Mirror

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A lot has been made about the Khan war at the Box Office but on Wednesday night in Mumbai, the two Khans – Salman and Shah Rukh were embroiled in a real-life tiff.

The two Khans reportedly got into a verbal duel after downing a couple of drinks at Salman’s girlfriend, actor Katrina Kaif's birthday bash at Mumbai's popular nightspot Olive.

Eyewitnesses are not sure about the reason of the fight. Some say Salman asked Shah Rukh to make a special appearance in his forthcoming film Mr and Mrs Khanna.

Shah Rukh reportedly turned down the offer, upsetting Salman. The party was disrupted, as arguments grew louder.

Shah Rukh's wife Gauri, Katrina and even actor Aamir Khan – all present at the party - intervened to calm them down later.

Watch the video

IBN Live

Mucky Media - people & Shah Rukh

This is what happened to Shah Rukh at the now-famous Katrina Kaif birthday party.

Shah Rukh came in with Gauri and helped a TV cameraman when he fell down. Khan picked him up and made sure he was fine.

However the press was not as cooperative later. They thronged him, making it impossible for Gauri to get into the car. Gauri gave up trying after a while and began walking down the road with Alison Kanuga. Karan Johar joined her, and got her back. Gauri did manage to squeeze herself into the car, only to land on SRK’s lap.

Viral Bhayani, Times Of India

Sukhwinder is Shah Rukh's voice again!

'Chaiyya Chaiyya', 'Kuch Kariye' and 'Dard-e-Disco'! So, why are we mentioning the hit numbers of King Khan, rendered by the matchless, Sukhwinder Singh? Well, there is a reason and a very good one too!

It is a well known fact that whenever Sukhwinder has lent his vocals for a song picturised on Shah Rukh Khan, it has turned out to be a blockbuster. Whether, it was the entertaining dance number atop a train, 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' (DIL SE) or the most recent 'Dard-e- Disco' (OM SHANTI OM), the Sukhwinder-SRK 'jodi' has always belted out chart-scorchers! And now the good news is that the same 'jodi' is back once again to enthrall us all and this time around the composers are the talented duo, Salim-Sulaiman. Yes, it is the same combination that gave us the (unofficial) National Sports anthem, 'Kuch Kariye' (CHAK DE! INDIA) which can be heard even now at almost every victory celebrations featuring Indian teams.

Well, Salim-Sulaiman has once again roped in Sukhwinder Singh to render two of their compositions, to be picturised on Shah Rukh Khan in Aditya Chopra's upcoming RAB NE BANA DI JODI. One hears that the songs were recorded recently and news is that they are both awesome tracks!

Abid, Bollywood Trade News Network

Imran Khan to star with SRK

Imran Khan's implausible performance in JAANE TU...has impressed one and all. All the biggie filmmakers of Bollywood are looking forward to work with the young lad.

And one such filmmaker is Karan Johar. If the buzz is to be believed than Karan has approached B-town's latest heartthrob Imran Khan to essay the character of a terrorist in his forthcoming Shah Rukh Khan starrer film MY NAME IS KHAN where SRK will be seen in the role of a NRI who later resorts to terrorism because of the difficult circumstances he faces.

According to the hearsay, initially Ranbir was approached for the role, who for some reasons refused to be a part of it, which Imran will play now.

Apparently when Karan saw JTYJN he got enthralled by Imran's work and at once decided to approach Imran for his next outing MY NAME IS KHAN. However it is heard that Imran is rather cautious than excited to star alongside Baadshah of Bollywood and has been seeking advice from mamu (Uncle) Aamir for that matter.

Rachana, Bollywood Trade News Network

SRK Vs Akki this Diwali

Here's a piping hot 'News Break' and as always, you get it first on 'SRKTHEDON'.

Get ready for fireworks this Diwali. With Salman's YUVRAAJ not arriving in the festive week and SRK's BILLO BARBER getting confirmed for Diwali, it seemed like a cakewalk for BILLO BARBER, since no other biggie was scheduled for release on October 24. But there's tough competition now.

Initially, the Akshay Kumar starrer CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA was supposed to arrive a week later, on a Wednesday to be precise [October 29], but Warner Bros., Rohan Sippy and Nikhil Advani have decided to bring the film in Diwali. Which means, BILLO BARBER and CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA will battle it out this Diwali.

It's a battle royale, what with the two superstars, SRK and Akki, coming face to face in the festive week. Expect fireworks, for sure.

Aamir played mediator between SRK and Sallu

What happens when two of the most powerful Khans in Bollywood have a public fight?

Well, before it gets ugly, and reaches the paparazzi, the third Khan steps in to play peacemaker.

At Katrina Kaif's birthday bash at Olive on Wednesday, the who's who of Bollywood was present as also a phalanx of the media. Somewhere in the wee hours, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan got into a huddle.

The three men have, over the last couple of years, forged an unlikely friendship and often visit each other's homes after work. Sources say that Shah Rukh, never known for his diplomatic skills, started ribbing Salman, and his off-colour joke about Ash and Salman got Sallu's hackles up. And from there on, matters escalated into an ugly spat, resulting in SRK and his wife Gauri leaving the party midway in a huff and Sallu dangerously bad-tempered.

That's when Mr Tactful, Aamir Khan, stepped in to take charge.

He sat Sallu down, talked to him and got him to calm down. Once Salman's temper had cooled off, Aamir took him along with him to SRK's house. There, he played mediator between the other two Khans and got them to at least hear out each other's points of view and shake hands and promise to put the ugly incident behind them.

After which Sallu still had the job of returning to the party and making it up to birthday girl Kat.

Mumbai Mirror

SRK - Salman’s ugly face off at Katrina’s birthday party

The façade of friendship and amiable relations between Shah Rukh and Salman slipped at Katrina Kaif’s birthday party on July 16 and what came out in the open was hidden hostilities and unhealthy rivalry between the two super stars.

Eyewitnesses reveal that the verbal duel between the duo got so heated up that they almost became physical and on the verge of punching each other.

Salman had thrown a lavish birthday party for girlfriend Katrina at Olive Bar and Kitchen, Bandra, in which all the bigwigs of filmdom were invited. According to a newspaper, "Salman was already high when SRK and Gauri walked in. After downing a few more drinks, Sallu started picking on SRK." Shah Rukh had reportedly turned down Salman’s request to do a guest appearance in Main Aur Mrs Khanna, which is being produced by Salman and Sohail.

This did not go well with Salman, who had gone out of his way to do favours for King Khan. Sallu had made a special appearance in SRK’s home production ‘Om Shanti Om’ and also appeared on KBC with girlfriend Katrina.

Salman was miffed by SRK’s attitude and chose to express his resentment at the wrong time. The two Khans were sitting close, surrounded by a few close friends, when Salman started passing sarcastic remarks at SRK. Initially, SRK tried to laugh it off but when the remarks became too abusive, he began trading insult for insult.

Salman adversely commented at SRK’s show Paanchvi Paas, calling it a big flop. The star added that SRK is trying to sabotage his show – Dus ka Dum. “You are a matlabi insaan. You only call people when you need them, and then don't keep in touch,” Sallu added.

SRK reacted strongly saying that no one wants to watch Salman’s show. At this, Salman asked him to keep quiet or he would beat him up.

This made King Khan very aggressive and he said that he would beat Salman in his party, in front of his friends. The two glared at each other and things would have turned ugly had Shahrukh’s wife Gauri Khan not intervened. She expressed her wish to leave immediately. SRK allowed his wife to take his arm and they left the party. Salman didn’t even try to stop his guests.

SRK-Sallu rivalry dates back to the time, when SRK was shooting for Chalte Chalte (2003), with Aishwarya. At that time, Salman was dating Aishwarya Rai. The duo had a fight when Salman disrupted the shooting to meet Ash and this made SRK replace Ash with Rani Mukerjee. The two were not on talking terms for long and patched up only at Farah Khan's sangeet ceremony in 2004.

The ugly face-off between the two super stars shows that things may look smooth in the forefront but things are not always smooth beneath the surface in big bad Bollywood!

Zee News

Party time for SRK

The occasion was Katrina Kaif’s birthday, and beau Salman Khan hosted a special party for his lady. Now when Sallu invites you, you don’t say no! So everyone from the other two Khans — Shah Rukh and Aamir — to Govinda, Rishi Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, even Karisma Kapur (who looked stunning) were all there. Karisma had come with good friends Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor while Gauri Khan was accompanied by Karan Johar. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone came hand in hand. Neha Dhupia was seen with ‘good friend’ squash champ Ritwik Bhattachrya. The list of directors and producers who attended was endless too: Rajkumar Santoshi, David Dhawan, Subhash Ghai, Kunal Kohli, Prakash Jha.

Of course, the entire Khan parivar was there too, right from papa Salim Khan to Salma Khan to Helen to Sohail and Seema Khan to Alvira and Atull Agnihotri to Arpita Khan. Birthday girl Katrina came with her mother and her sister, and refused to be photographed... she even tried to cover her face, but in vain!

Other faces spotted in the crowd included Parmeshwar Godrej, Anu and Sunny Dewan, Arti Surendranath, Dino Morea (who looked rather thin), Inder Kumar, designer Anna Singh, Atul Kasbekar and Niketan Madhok. The party rocked on (not surprising, considering the guest list!) as the guests danced away till half past two. This was certainly one wild night!

Times Of India

King Khan - Big B's London show-down

MSN India,during an interview with Mr.Amitabh Bachchan at a press conference on July 15 in Mumbai, reveals that his 'The Unforgettable Tour'(TUT) and Shah Rukh's 'Temptations Reloaded' are scheduled for the same day which according to the TUT website is scheduled on Sunday, the 24th of August.

Excerpts from the interview:
When a scribe asked him (Amitabh Bachchan) whether he knew that Shah Rukh Khan would be performing in London on the same day * he responded with irritation and sarcasm, "Well, if that is true, good. The more the merrier." The sharp edge to his tone was hard to miss.

Read the Interview

MSN India

SRK joins the A-list

After the business titans like Ambanis and Mittals, it is the turn of the three young icons of Indian entertainment world -- Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan -- to make it to a Forbes list.

The US publication, known for its rankings of wealthiest persons across the world, has named these Bollywood stars among ten celebrities adding star-power to mobile phones.

The two Khans and the junior Bachchan, son of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, have been joined by two international sportstars Maria Sharapova and David Beckham, four singers Usher, Fergie, Rain and Andy Lau and race car driver Danica Patrick in the 'Ten Celebs and Their Cells' list published on the Forbes website.

"Once upon a time, perfume and designer jean makers were the ones who relied on celebrities to add a bit of star-dust glamour to their products. Add to that list, now, mobile phone makers," the report said.

While Shahrukh endorses mobile phones made by Nokia, the world's biggest cellphone maker, Abhishek and Aimer are brand ambassadors for Motorola and Samsung phones respectively.

Among other celebrities, Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova endorses Sony Ericsson phones, while soccer star David Beckham is a brand ambassador for Motorola RAZR2 phone.

Forbes said the ten celebrities are "some of the big ones who want you to join their handheld club."
"As nearly everyone on the planet seems to have a cellphone, device makers must work harder to win new customers. Cool designs and low prices help, of course. But so do celebrities. That's led phone makers to recruit some A-listers from Usher to David Beckham to lend an ear-- and a smile-- to selling cellphones," it added.

The Hindu

Mad About You, Shah Rukh

A die-hard SRK fan runs away from home.

His obsession for Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made him flee his home in Pakistan and cross man-made borders, only to be caught by those guarding these. But luck was on his side and he was handed over back to the Pakistan Rangers after completing the formalities.

The desire to meet the actor was too much for Mohammad Alim (13), a resident of Khangarh in Mujjaffarnagar, Pakistan, and son of Faiz Bakash, a poor vegetable vendor, that he crossed over into the Indian side. He was the youngest of the four brothers and sisters, he said. It was routine patrolling along the international border late on July 13 when a BSF patrolling party spotted a young boy arriving from Pakistan near Mahwa border. He was asked to stop and arrested.

During interrogation he maintained that he was a die-hard fan of Shah Rukh. He even enacted scenes from his movies, which were sufficient proof for the BSF to trust his intentions.

BSF DIG Mohammad Acqil said, "Alim was allowed to go after completing the necessary formalities and interrogation by the security agencies. Once we were satisfied we informed the Pakistan Rangers about him, who acted swiftly and confirmed his address and other antecedents in Pakistan," said a senior BSF official, who didn't want to be quoted.

A flag meeting was held at the Indo-Pak joint checkpost at Wagah and Alim was handed over to the Rangers.

A picture of pure love :Romantic Shah Rukh

Get ready for music.


Should I play it again?


Lag jaa gale.


Let's see who's in my heart.


Don't want to lose my heart to anyone.

SRK and Hrithik in a film together

Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan together look fabulous on-screen. Whatever role they portray together, they look dynamic and entertain audience to the fullest. They made a long time impression on people’s mind when they had enacted siblings in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. Zoya Akhtar, sister of Farhan Akhtar has again roped the vibrant duo for her next flick Luck By Chance.

Like Om Shanti Om, Zoya has also signed a group of Bollywood stars for doing small cameo in her film and top in the list of cameos is Shahrukh Khan. King Khan has already given his dates for the special role and reportedly, he will play himself in the film while Hrithik will play the role of a struggling actor who turns envious when his favorite role goes to Farhan Akhtar. Karan Johar will be seen in the role of fictional director.

Other cameos will be done by Juhi Chawla, Rishi Kapoor, Konkona Sen, Ishaa Sherwani and Dimple Kapadia.

Shah Rukh and Ravi Chandran unite...again

Though their first project, PAHELI, may have been one of those rare ones from Shah Rukh Khan that disappointed at the box-office, it was the film that brought about the association of King Khan and ace cinematographer, Ravi K. Chandran.

The film will be remembered for its special effects and superb cinematography. Ravi was instrumental in bringing to life the brilliant and vibrant colours of Rajasthan on celluloid through his photography and thus made PAHELI a visual treat.

So, why are we talking about a film that released way back in 2005? Well, the good news is that Ravi K. Chandran will once again unleash his magical camera work in two of the most awaited films, both featuring Bollywood's global superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. The first film is already under production and yes, you have guessed it right, it is Aditya Chopra's highly anticipated RAB NE BANA DI JODI, and the second one is Karan Johar's next directorial venture, MY NAME IS KHAN.

While RAB NE BANA DI JODI will be Chandran's third film for Yash Raj after MUJHSE DOSTI KAROGE and FANAA, this will be for the first time that he will be working with Karan Johar.

SRK's new TV commercial

What is it that drives you to live life on your own terms; to be so passionate about that “something” which ignites your otherwise silent eyes?

Is it that noiseless but arduous obsession to be an absolute unique? Or, is it that fervent desire to be second to none?

Maybe, you are still awaiting the answer. Maybe, you already have it but are beyond all expressions, living the answer… sheltered within the womb of an intense feel.

Shah Rukh is all calm and poised, sitting in his half lit study, wondering what exactly it is that drives him to be what he is. He meditates over the thought and tries to satiate his soul with varied answers. He tries to find a clue to that “driving element” within his closed self which helps him reach his every passionate desire.

As he sits pondering over his thoughts, his musings evolve into a passionate monologue and finally he finds the answer - answer to that question which was otherwise left unattended.

And finally Khan declares the truth which states that human drive cannot be understood… it can only be felt, rather, it has to be felt. He says, "I don't know what drives me. I can't explain it, but I can feel it. When I walk under the lights, when the camera comes on, I can feel it. Every moment I live."

Review: ICICI Group Global Private Clients (GPC) wanted to reach out to all those 30+ SEC A++ successful males, having upwards of $1 million net investments with ICICI.

So it chose to launch this new commercial with brand ambassador SRK, skewed only towards those who desire to see those “millions” in their accounts. And, Ad Pick believes that ICICI has actually hit the bull’s eye.

The energy and innovation, which Khan represents coupled with his popularity, definitely makes him the ideal choice for this ad. Also, the mood that the TVC delivers is absolutely classy, like SRK…thus, talking to only those “successful” gentlemen who vouch upon their inner drive to excel.

Since this ad targets a niche market, it really does not have to worry about the universal appeal factor. And consequently, the target hit rate graph definitely rises higher.

Also, the TVC, coming from the house of DraftFCB Ulka, highly encapsulates the way in which ICICI Group GPC positions itself in the market, “demystifying an elite client's stated or unstated needs and constantly striving to fulfill them.”

Well done people.

Really some “classy” work there.

Congratulations DraftFCB Ulka!!!

Agency: DraftFCB Ulka
Production house: Red Chillies
Running time: 41 seconds
ITV rating: * * *

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SRK turns content provider

Shah Rukh Khan started his acting career in television before moving on to Bollywood. He came a full circle to the medium that first gave him recognition by anchoring game shows Kaun Banega Crororepati and Aap Panchvi Pass Se Teez Hai on Star Plus.

Now, the King of Bollywood is all set to take his association with television one step further, by producing entertainment and lifestyle programmes.

SPICING IT UP

# Shah Rukh Khan launched Red Chillies Entertainment in 2004 after the venture Dreamz Unlimited with actor Juhi Chawla did not churn successful films

# Red Chillies Entertainment is all set to produce content for lifestyle channel E24

# E24 is owned by BAG Films & Media, whose chief is Anuradha Prasad, the wife of vice-president of the Indian cricket board, Rajiv Shukla

# Red Chillies Entertainment produced the mega hit 'Om Shanti Om' and 'Main Hoon Na', while its 'Kaal' and 'Paheli' were flop

Khan's company Red Chillies Entertainment, is tying up with lifestyle channel E24 to provide them content. Sources say that Khan's company is close to finalizing concepts for some of the shows. E24 is owned by BAG Films & Media, a listed media house, whose chief is Anuradha Prasad, the wife of vice-president of the Indian cricket board, Rajiv Shukla.

However, when contacted, Prasad, chairman and managing director of BAG Films & Media declined to comment on the association. Bag Films & Media runs its non-news channels such as E24 under a separate company BAG Glamour, while the news channel is run through BAG Newsline. Last year, Khan and his wife Gauri bought 10 per cent stake in BAG Glamour in their personal capacity.

The other investors in BAG Glamour are IndiaBulls' promoter Sameer Gehlaut (15 per cent), Kolkata-based private investor High Growth (15 per cent), and the remaining 60 per cent is held by the parent company and promoters.

The actor has made some tentative moves to build a footprint in the entertainment and media business but with limited success. He launched Red Chillies Entertainment in 2004 after the venture Dreamz Unlimited with actor Juhi Chawla did not churn successful films.

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani and the big budget periodic film Asoka released under Dreamz Unlimited flopped at the box-office. While Red Chillies Entertainment produced the mega hit Main Hoon Na, the company's next two films 'Kaal' and 'Paheli' in 2005 were non-drawers.

Khan's production house hit jackpot with 'Om Shanti Om' in 2007, when he managed to sell the worldwide distribution rights of the movie for over Rs 74 crore to Eros International.

‘I want to cut Shah Rukh’s hair’

Director Priyadarshan has adapted the story from Lord Krishna’s friendship with Sudama. Billoo Barber is the story of two friends, one rich and the other a poor villager. While SRK plays the rich superstar, Irrfan is the village barber. The two are friends from school who grow up and drift apart until they meet again. Says Irrfan, “It’ll be a pleasure to work with Shah Rukh Khan. We haven’t shot together yet. But I must admit, I want to cut Shah Rukh’s hair in the film! I hope Priyadarshan adds a scene where I get to do so.”

If SRK will be seen romancing three hotties like Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, Irrfan has the lovely and sexy Lara Dutta as his wife. Tabu and Ameesha were earlier approached for the role, but Lara proved to be the lucky one. “I always fancied working with Lara. I knew she has great potential and needed a good director to bring it to the fore. She is very intelligent, pretty and has strong views,” he says.

Afsana Ahmed, Times Of India

Shah Rukh's London Dreams

Shah Rukh Khan loves going where no one else has managed to. After having bought a palatial home Mannat in Bandra for himself (it is so huge that by his own admission, he hasn’t seen the entire house as yet, even after years of moving in), now the buzz is that King Khan has bought himself an entire six-storey building in London. According to sources, SRK”s building is in the hip Park Street area of the city.

Khan had earlier expressed a desire to own a house in London as he simply loves the British capital. He had said, “I don’t like America. I love London as I feel at home there. People say the English are very cold and unfriendly, but I find them amazingly warm. I love walking in London. To me London is the hub of the world and anyone doing well there is a top notch achiever.” SRK had also earlier expressed a desire to open an office in London to start making films with English technicians. So, it is not certain whether SRK will use the building as a branch of his production company, Red Chillies Pvt Ltd, or use it to stay, whenever he visits his beloved city.

According to sources, a six-storey structure in the much coveted Park Street would set one back by at least 8 million to 10 million pounds (Rs 72 cr-90 cr).

Shubha Shetty Saha, DNA India

SRK demands an apology

In a reply to a legal notice sent to him by a jail inmate, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has said that it is nothing more than a gimmick to gain cheap publicity and extract money from him.

His comments came in context of the allegations put forward by the jail inmate that he fell ill after using a talcum powder endorsed by the actor.

On June 5, Anjum Ansari, brother of Gateway blast case accused Ashrat Ansari, had sent a legal notice to Shah Rukh and the manufacturers of a popular talcum powder brand claiming that Ashrat had used the powder in jail and had taken ill.

According to Anjum, Ashrat had used the powder in jail and had initially felt a cool sensation. ''However, after sometime Ashrat's whole body started itching and he felt a burning sensation,'' Ashrat's advocate Sushan Kunjuraman said.

Anjum has said that Shah Rukh has been irresponsible in endorsing the product and had caused physical and mental pain to Ashrat.

In his reply, Shah Rukh's advocates have wondered how Ashrat had used the talcum powder when such products are banned in jail.

Moreover, they said that the allegations were baseless and frivolous as the product has been tested and licensed fit for use by the appropriate government agencies.

Shah Rukh has demanded an apology from Anjum within a week or else his lawyers would sue Anjum and Ashrat for defaming him.

NDTV

RAB NE BANA DI JODI: No profit sharing for SRK!

After his European sojourn, Shah Rukh Khan is back in Bombay. He has resumed the shooting of Aditya Chopra's RAB NE BANA DI JODI, the project that brings back Aditya to the director's chair after a gap of almost eight years. The film that also features newcomer Anushka Sharma and actor Vinay Pathak, in an important role, is progressing briskly and on schedule.

While on RAB NE BANA DI JODI, unlike the popular perception, Shah Rukh Khan has not demanded a share in the profits from Yash and Aditya Chopra. In fact, as usual King Khan has not even discussed money matters with the Chopras.

For those who are not aware, Bollywood's global superstar far too understands to talk about his price when it comes to film makers like Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar, whom he considers as family. The fictitious stories about Shah Rukh Khan making big demands from Yash/Aditya Chopra for RAB NE BANA DI JODI and also from Karan Johar for KHAN are all a figment of the media's imagination!

Shah Rukh is part of my film, says Aziz Mirza

Shah Rukh Khan is known to go out of his way for old friends be it making special appearances in their films, giving them surprise gifts, or working for a nominal amount in their projects. On Monday night, the actor rushed to meet his mentor Aziz Mirza (who gave SRK his big break with Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman) the moment he returned from London.

Shah Rukh who was never supposed to be a part of Mirza’s Shahid Kapur-Vidya Balan starrer Kismat Konnection has done a voiceover for the film.

Incidentally, Mirza earlier wanted Juhi Chawla, who plays a crystal ball reader in the film, to do the voiceover.

When asked about Shah Rukh’s part in Kismat Konnection, Mirza said, "Yes, I’m proud to say that Shah Rukh is part of my film. One thing I’m very confident about is that he will be there for me anytime I need him.

He will never say no to me. I needed him to do the voiceover for my film and he immediately agreed.”

As for him wanting Juhi to do the voiceover, Mirza said, “Earlier, I thought Juhi should do the voiceover since she plays a crystal ball reader who discusses life and destiny.”

But, things did not work out with Juhi as she felt that the visuals were too strong for a woman’s voice. That’s when Mirza called Shah Rukh.

Mirza added, “Shah Rukh had just landed from London when he rushed to do the voiceover for Kismat Konnection on Monday night at around 1.30 am. He completed the entire voiceover in no time at all.

That boy has an amazing energy level! I’m very fortunate to have Shah Rukh, Juhi and now Vidya and Shahid in my life. They’re all my kids.”

Subhash.K.Jha, Mumbai Mirror

SRK Handcuffed!

For the first time on Star Plus’ Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?, watch Shah Rukh Khan as a contestant on the show.

Yes, you got that correctly! Shriya and Shreeparna are up to mischief with Professor Shah Rukh Khan as they summon him as a contestant in the show and ask him a really silly question which had no answer.

After a bit of running around behind the naughty classmates, Shah Rukh proceeded the game with last week’s contestant, Alka Tiwary, and the new contestant Yug Tulli.

Tulli, a wild life enthusiast, management student from Nagpur, also has some interesting hobbies like playing squash, wild life photography and playing street magic. He played one such trick on SRK and actually handcuffed him. After doing so, he asked SRK to look in to the camera and say, “Don ko pakadna mushkil nahin hai.” Yug aims to donate 50 per cent of his winnings on the show to wildlife conservation.

The third contestant on the show is 61-year-old, must say 61-year-young, Kusum Kaura from Secundarabad whose beauty besotted Shah Rukh Khan. He also said that Kusum looks like his favorite actor from yester years, Mumtaz. This beautiful and graceful lady is a very intelligent lady who will surprise you with her wit. Did she become a crorepati on the show? Or did the Nagpurian take big bucks back home?

To know this and watch more fun-filled moments, watch Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai? on Friday, 8 pm. Also answer all the homework questions and win rupees one lakh sitting in the cozy comforts of your house.

Watch Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai? on Friday, July 11, 8 pm.

India Infoline

Shah Rukh and Aziz 'Konnection'

Shah Rukh Khan may not be starring in Aziz Mirza’s Kismat Konnection, but he’s invisibly there in the project alright. This Shahid Kapur-Vidya Balan starrer has inputs galore from Mirza’s dear friend SRK.

Said a source close to the film, “Shah Rukh and Juhi Chawla share a special bond with Aziz Mirza. They are like family to the Mirzas. Aziz considers them lucky for him”.

Added our source, “Going by the comfort level and the rapport that the two share, Mizra had several meetings with Shah Rukh at his place, Mannat to discuss the script of Kismat Konnection.”

Mizra’s directorial debut Circus starred Shah Rukh when he was a newcomer and since then, Mizra has worked with Shah Rukh films like Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992), Yes Boss (1997), Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) and Chalte Chalte (2003).

When contacted, Mizra said, “Shah Rukh and I go back a long way. We always discuss ideas with each other. And so he gave me feedback on this film too. It is not a big deal.”

Ashwini Deshmukh, Mumbai Mirror

SRK back in Action

Shah Rukh is back in the city and in fact even started the shoot of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi yesterday itself at Yash Raj studio. He arrived on time thus putting all the rumours about his alleged unprofessionalism to rest.

To begin with, within few days of the king’s absence from his kingdom, we started to hear stories about Shah Rukh’s unprofessionalism as far as his commitments to his forthcoming films are concerned.

“The shoot of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi had already begun and the film was being shot in Film City and few other studios in Mumbai, however in the middle of it all, Shah Rukh left for Amsterdam to do a show for Temptations and after that took an extended vacation! His schedule delayed the shoot as he didn’t come back for good 15 days, which he had not informed in advance”, complained a unit hand.

To clarify the news we got in touch with Yash Raj’s spokesman Monika and she replied, “I have been busy with Bachna Ae Haseeno music release and have not been keeping track on what has been happening at SRK’s end.”

When we asked if Rab Ne Bana Do Jodi was delayed she clarified, “There is no confusion here. Shah Rukh had informed Adi in advance about his schedule and he is extremely professional. He had made clear as to for how many days he’d be gone etc and we are quite organised in these issues. Everything is going as per the schedule and there is no problem at all.”

All things said and done, we are glad that Shah Rukh, who almost disappeared post IPL is back in Mumbai. His absence from IIFA too made us feel if the film industry has missed out on its sunshine boy!

Now that SRK is back, his gorgeous smile and energy will definitely help things pep up!

Renuka Vyavahare, Indiatimes Movies

SRK is limping heavily after returning from London

Our lensman spotted Shah Rukh Khan at Mumbai’s international airport.The actor was returning from London,and limping heavily.

We decided to find out what was amiss. And discovered that after hockey (Chak De! India) and cricket (IPL), Shah Rukh Khan’s latest new sports fixation is football.

He played a lot of football in London, and ended up spraining his leg.

Here, he’s seen with old pal Mir Ranjan Negi, who is a Customs officer at the airport. The duo chatted for a while before Shah Rukh zoomed away in his car.