Shahrukh Khan some people just never get old!

It has been a long twenty years ago that ShahRukh Khan had been seen in the role of the soldier called Abhimanyu Rai. Now there is news flying high about him coming back as the daring army man in the same serial Fauji.It was with this serial in Doordarshan that the versatile actor had gained recognition and accolades for his acting potential.

As he became a household name in those days of new serials, he got a wonderful break in the movies with the actress Juhi Chawla in the movie Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. The film was a stupendous success. After that there was no looking back for ShahRukh.

As he climbed the ladder to success with superb movies like Deewangi, Baazigar, Daar, Anjaam etc he was very much in demand in spite of doing negative characters in many of these films.

Gradually he reached the highest rung in the league of romantic heroes. Then, came a series of hit films like Dil Wale Dulhaniya Le Jayeinge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Na Ho, Main Hun Na, Baadshah and Chalte Chalte to name just a few.

After establishing himself as the King in bollywood he again ventured out into television following the footsteps of Amitabh Bachchan.

The Kaun Banega Crorepati hit show on television hosted by Big B in the first season was carried forward by our King Khan. Even that proved to be a hit with the audience. Then came another show ontelevision called Paachvi Paas, this had mixed responses. But now as he is all set to come back in his original avatar on television as a brave soldier everyone is eager to see him.

We guess, some people just never get old, and especially if it’s someone like ShahRukh, then no one really minds.

Shahrukh Khan to remake Fauji

He might have reached the pinnacle of the showbiz industry but Shahrukh Khan hasn't forgotten the show that gave birth to him. It was 1988 Doordarshan show Fauji which gave India one of its biggest stars. Shahrukh who had played the army man Lt. Abhimanyu Rai more than two decades ago is all set to remake the serial. Sources close to SRK say that Red Chillies Entertainment will be producing the show.

This will be Shahrukh's re-entry into Television soap opera after a gap of 20 years when he last starred in the show 1989 show Circus. Apart from Fauji and Cirus Shahrukh had also acted in the soaps Dil Dariya and Doosra Keval making him India's most successful Bollywood star who migrated from the small screen. Shahrukh has also hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati and Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?

SRK will act and do voiceovers in his production, Fauji 2

Buzz is that Shah Rukh Khan will act and do voiceovers in his television production, Fauji 2. The actor is revisiting the soap that was his small screen debut over two decades ago.

It is learnt that SRK will appear as the father of Abhimanyu Singh - the character he played.

Says a source, "Shah Rukh will be seen providing guidance to Abhimanyu. He will appear without recourse to any gray hair. Khan will be providing inspirational and pep talks to Abhimanyu in an army kind of look."

There is also talk that Pulkit Samrat (Lakshya of Kyunki) has been approached to essay the character of Abhimanyu. He has gone through the auditions and look tests. As reported Jackie and Ayesha's son Jai aka Tiger, was earlier approached. However, he declined the offer.

Fauji 2, slated for Colors in 2010, is being produced by SRK's Red Chillies Idiot Box Productions. Casting is taking time the creative team is looking for the right candidates to play the various roles. Several fresh faces are also being considered.

The source further adds, "Red Chillies is keeping things under wraps for now so no one wants to go on record at this juncture."

What is Fauji?
Directed by Colonel R K Kapoor, the TV show was telecast in 1988 on Doordarshan. It was about a batch of trainees in a commando school, their training and eventual induction as soldiers. The 'I say. chaps', the lingo of one of the cadets Varun became the catchphrase at that time.