"I'm too old to work in films" - Gauri Khan

Gauri has her doubts about B'wood, but she is teaming up with Shah Rukh for an ad

Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri, who is considered a super stylish and glam celeb spouse, feels she is too old to get into films.

"I am quite old now. Had I been young, I would have done one," Gauri told Shah Rukh when he asked her if she would work in films as well.

She said this at an event on August 26 to annouce them as the brand ambassadors of D'Décor, the world's third largest furnishing company.

This is the first time that Shah Rukh and Gauri have teamed up for an ad.

"I feel very humble and happy when any company signs me as their brand ambassador and so I am very happy to be part of D'Décor," Shah Rukh said after he and his wife were officially declared the brand ambassadors.

Gauri added: "I haven't worked so hard ever, so after working for two long days, I slept last two days. It was a fantastic experience."

Shah Rukh, known as a caring husband and father, was quite attentive at the event and made sure Gauri was comfortable. He helped Gauri in holding the microphone properly so that the media could hear whatever little she had to say.

Ajay Arora, managing director of D'Décor, decided to sign them as brand ambassadors because he felt they were the best examples of perfect homemakers.

"We thought that apart from being celebrities, Shah Rukh and Gauri have made a wonderful home, both by decor and feeling, so we decided to make them brand ambassadors of the company," said Arora.

Shahrukh Khan has assigned his faithful fan to create better films in Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan has assigned his faithful fan following the job of creating ‘better’ films in the B-town.

Shahrukh tweeted: “thanx for half a dozen lakh followers. now that we have known each other for 6 months too, lets exchange a few ideas for better films.”

He not only asked for suggestions but also shared with his fans some of his ideas that may change the films in Bollywood for the better.

“i think its not the plots that are predictable…i think our screenplays are a bit hackneyed. maybe time for screenplay schools…or courses,” he posted.

“..and yes subtitles need to be better. many times i read the subtitles to my own film dialogues & get confused did i say that…no way,” SRK remarked.

Shahrukh also mentioned that he is interested to know about the ‘biopics’ of less-famed people who have interesting stories to share.

“i am also one for biopics…not only of very famous ppl…but of lesser known ppl who have interesting stories to share,” SRK posted.

Truly, the Badshah of Bollywood knows how to connect with his fans in his own ways.

Are you a SRK fan? Why wait, just shoot ideas and watch them grow into a film.

Shahrukh Khan bats for regional cinema

Supporting the demand of prime slots for Marathi movies in multiplexes, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan today said importance should be given to promotion and encouragement of regional cinema in the country.

The 44-year-old actor, who was targeted by the Shiv Sena during the release of his latest blockbuster My Name Is Khan, said regional films are made with a small budget and should be encouraged more.

"I am speaking as a film person and do not want to get into the political agenda," he said.

"I watch regional movies in Malayalam and Marathi on DVD at home. Even though language is a problem, I feel the best stories on celluloid come from the regional industry. If the DVDs are brought out with sub-titles, the films would get more exposure," the actor said.

Shah Rukh said it was the duty of the Mumbai film industry to support the cinema belonging to the region.

To a question on whether he knows Marathi and would learn to speak the language as his contemporary Aamir Khan is doing, Shah Rukh said he was bad with languages.

"My children speak it very well and hopefully they will teach me," he added.

A delegation of Marathi film makers and artists met Maharashtra deputy chief minister Chhagan Bhujbal recently, demanding multiplex owners screen stipulated number of Marathi film shows and also during prime time slots.

MNS and Shiv Sena are also demanding prime slots for Marathi movies at the multiplexes.

Screenplays upset Shahrukh

Shahrukh Khan knowledge of filmmaking definitely is not confined to his immediate job acting. However, the super star lately was spotted scrutinizing filmmaking in Bollywood. The critical analysis followed by a chat on the same with his fans on the micro-blogging site.

"Thanks for half a dozen lakh followers. Now that we have known each other for six months too, let's exchange a few ideas for better films." The discussion began with suggestions from users’ end which ended up at a heated argument over the screenplays being the culprits for the debacle of films nowadays.

"I think its’ not the plots that are predictable...I think our screenplays are a bit hackneyed. Maybe time for screenplay schools...or courses," SRK tweets. He further adds, "..and yes subtitles need to be better. Many times I read the subtitles to my own film dialogues and get confused did I say that...no way.”

Shahrukh also became approachable to aspiring filmmakers who have interesting stories to narrate.

Khichadi team expressed their gratitude towards Shahrukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan, prominent Bollywood figure, is worshipped as the biggest star icon on TV screens as he is the only successful star on the silver screen who began his career with serials on small screen. His performances in serials like “Fauji”, “Doosra Kewal” and “Circus” are still remembered. Though several actors have tried the same path treaded by SRK but only few could make their mark. The latest name appearing on big screen is of Prachi Desai who has just tasted success via moving through small screen. There is still long list of actors who are aspirant to hit silver screen. But Shahrukh Khan is comparable to none. He is still the reigning his kingdom in Bollywood popularly known as King Khan.

King Khan is being remembered by famous Parekh family from “Khichadi” on small screen recently. Parekh family is going to have great time shortly when their movie, an adapted version of their very own serial “Khichadi”, will be released in cinema halls. They thought it the best time to seek SRK’s blessings before the release of movie as they consider him victorious star who began from TV. And now when not only one, two or three but the whole Parekh family is being transported to big screen, they wrote a letter to King Khan to look for his best wishes.

The star cast of “Khichadi” penned down the letter in national language that explains that there are numerous reasons to write to Shahrukh Khan. The foremost reason being their journey that is heading towards same direction after having successful story on small screen. They wish the history to be repeated again and their efforts would fetch fruitful rewards.

J D Majethia, producer of “Khichadi”, is also getting excited as the date of release is drawing nearer. He shared the contents of letter that they have expressed their gratitude towards SRK. He said, “We have expressed our gratefulness towards him for the path he has forged for us. He is one of the most important icons of Hindi cinema and so we want to salute him through the letter”. “Khichadi” is the story of Gujrati family who fights to live together.

Shahrukh Khan supports Vishwanath Anand

Shahrukh Khan is upset about the entire controversy over Vishwanath Anand's nationality. Courtesy Union Human Resource Development Minister’s Kapil Sibal’s interventions that the honorary doctorate to be allotted to Anand was delayed although Sibal apologized for the same later.

Anand along with Prof. David Mumford of Harvard University at a function in Hyderabad was to be honoured on Monday. However, queries related to his nationality as he has been staying in Spain for some years now but has an Indian passport sprang up which followed with the delay.

King Khan too showed his displeasure by tweeting, "It would be silly if it wasn't so tragic asking Vishy Anand for Indianness. CWG, Cricket and Vishy, India is truly having some sad sports days (sic).” “Instead of just cheering or jeering at half filled unkept arenas...we all should respect the great gift of sporting talent in our country (sic)," SRK adds.

Shahrukh Khan next to Ritiesh Deshmukh to support Marathi cinema

Shah Rukh Khan is second one after Ritiesh Deshmukh, from Bollywood fraternity, to come in support of promoting regional cinema in Mahrashtra. Mumbai is said to be the hub of producing the highest number of movies in the whole world. But giving emphasis to Hindi or English movies and that too at the cost of Marathi films is not fair at all. However, it is equally true that regional cinema is legging behind in fetching huge audiences for its movies. Whatsoever is the reason it is essential to preserve the age old culture and movies are the best way to transmit the same from generation to generation.

Though Shahrukh Khan does not know Marathi but he usually watches Marathi movies along with his family at home on DVD. He believes that good subjects in Bollywood films owe their origin in regional movies. He also suggests that the movies should come with sub-titles so that it could get more recognition in film industry.

Shahrukh Khan had a tussle with Shiv Sena on his statement on IPL matches; consequently his movie “My Name is Khan” paid for it. However, he did come forward to encourage Marathi producers who produce films with small budgets. He thinks that it is duty of B-town people to promote native cinema as well. Riteish Deshmukh has disclosed his plans to launch his production company to boost Marathi cinema in this line.

Shahrukh Khan, when it was asked if he aspires to learn Marathi language like his contemporary Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan, replied that he is not good at learning languages. However he will try his hand in it. He said, “My children speak it very well and hopefully they will teach me”.

Marathi mania commenced with MNS and Shiv Sena’s demand to show Marathi movies at prime slots in multiplexes which was supported by Maharashtra government. They warned multiplexes to give due importance to Marathi cinema; in some cases they also issued notices to multiplexes. In this connection, producers of Marathi films had a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister, Chaggan Bhujbal lately with the same demand.