The Rise and Rise of Shah Rukh Khan

Zoom to air eight-episode special on Shah Rukh Khan

Mumbai: Starting 18 June, Zoom will be airing an eight-part special on Shah Rukh Khan, titled The Rise and Rise of Shah Rukh Khan.

The series recreates the rise of Bollywood's biggest superstar from his ordinary life as a Delhi lad to his extraordinary success as a global icon. The series traces SRK's notorious days at school and college and takes you along on his first trip to Mumbai.

The Rise and Rise of Shah Rukh Khan takes viewers behind the scenes, from SRK's first big break to the time he stunned the industry with his Bad Boy image. Overlooking the risk of being type-caste to negative roles, the unpredictable star slowly charmed his way to the top.

Also, get a taste of the controversy and hype behind Don and Kaun Banega Crorepati and the rumored cold war between SRK and Amitabh Bachchan.

The actor also speaks about his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders and what the success of the mega event means to him. Finally, the series takes a look forward with sneak peeks at what fans can expect from SRK in the months to come, including the film My name is Khan.

Saif and Kareena playing Paanchvi Pass with SRK

The Baadshah of Bollywood has managed to bring one of Bollywood's hottest couples on his game show. Yes we are talking about none other than Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor who will be seen playing Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai with Shah Rukh Khan and his bunch of kids.

The episode which is going to be telecast this Saturday (June 14th ) at 8 pm IST promises to be a complete riot. To start with Saif Ali Khan opens the game as the host and invites Shah Rukh Khan as a contestant to play. Shah Rukh enters with Kareena Kapoor, hand in hand, and announces that as Saif has taken over his show, he has stolen Saif's girlfriend. Seeing Saif's reaction to this is something which you don't wanna miss!

This star-studded episode of Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai also reveals for the first time on television certain cute anecdotes like when did Saif first meet Kareena? How they fell in love? Do they fight with each other and what do they do when they are mad at each other? The answers to all the above questions will be revealed on the show.

Despite being warned and tutored by his daughter, Saif Ali Khan was bowled by some of the initial questions; he was found biting his nails all through. Shah Rukh also teases Saif each time he gives a right answer, saying, "Shakal se lagta nahin, par Saif intelligent hain".

The classmates also had a rollicking time with the celebrity couple. Anubhav flaunted his Kareena tattoo which resembled the one on Saif's wrist and even sang a song for her. Shreya gifted a small T-shirt that she had outgrown to Kareena saying that she thought it might just fit Kareena because of her size zero. Milanjeet offered Saif-Kareena a full laddoo. Catch all this fun and action on Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hai?

'Saif-eena', as Saif and Kareena are popularly known as, will be playing for a charitable cause. Saif Ali Khan will donate the winning amount to Naaz organization (Delhi), which takes care of HIV positive kids, while Kareena will use the funds for the aged and lonely parent from St. Anthony's Old Age Home, Bandra.

So don't miss as Saif and Kareena get grilled with some fiery questions on this special episode.

Shah Rukh's High Five

Aditya Chopra is leaving no stone unturned to make his ambitious film Shah Rukh Khan-starrer, Rab ne Bana Di Jodi a grand success.

Aditya Chopra has recorded an 11-minute song in the film for one important sequence in the film that will have Sonu Niggaam paying tribute to five yesteryear stars.

Our source says, "Aditya Chopra has recorded an 11-minute song in the film which show cases the style of five different generations in one single song.

The song tracks the journey from 1950s to the 90's to the present era and will be picturised on Shah Rukh Khan.

Adi had reached a dead end with the song where he had to scrap it when he thought of Sonu.

The specialty of the song is a tribute that SRK gives to stalwarts like Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna and Rishi Kapoor.

But music composers Salim-Suleiman and Jaideep Saini were asked to compose the song which would have the first line of the most famous numbers with their romantic icons and these involves songs sung by singers ranging from Mukesh, Rafi, Kishore to Jolly Mukherjee. Spanning the '50s to the '90s.

The voice had to encompass the spirit of the old and the new equally, and Sonu was the only option.

Apparently Sonu who was travelling extensively obliged thrice to rehearse and work on the song and then finally sang in less than 45 minutes.

Sonu Niggaam remained unavailable for comment.

Shah Rukh Khan's Performance in Zee Cine Awards 2008