IN PICS: SRK, Saif back as Filmfare hosts

Shah Rukh Khan along with Saif Ali Khan hosted the 55th Filmfare awards this year. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)


Shah Rukh Khan along with Saif Ali Khan hosted the prestigious awards show this year. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Neil traumatized after 'misbehaving' with Shah Rukh

"Never again!" Neil shudders at the very thouught of the way he was forced to misbehave on stage with Shah Rukh Khan....by Shah Rukh Khan himself.

Trust SRK to espouse irreverence. But Neil hasn't been able to get over it. Katrina Kaif and Bipasha Basu were in a state of shock after Neil Nitin Mukesh's outburst on stage against Shah Rukh Khan at the Filmfare awards.

They both rushed to Neil in panic asking him to apologize to SRK.

Two days after Neil Nitin Mukesh told co-hosts Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan to just plainly and simply shutup on stage at the Filmfare awards at Yashraj films, the debate rages in the film industry.

Was the well-behaved blue-eyed-boy's aggressive impudence towards his superstarry seniors on Neil's home turf (he's known as a full-on Yashraj boy) for real? Or was it just an act?

To rewind a bit….at the Filmfare awards co-hosts Shah Rukh and Saif Ali Khan decided to take on Neil on stage, riling him endlessly. The final straw was the digs that Shah Rukh took at Neil's name.

“Neil, ” said Shah Rukh, “Why do you have three first names and no surname? My name is Khan. Saif too is a Khan. How come you have no last name?”

Neil couldn't take the slight to his family name. He not-so-gently reminded SRK that he ought to restrain himself because his, Neil's, father was sitting in the audience.

And then, horror of horrors, he told Shah Rukh to just shutup.

There was an uncomfortable silence in the auditorium.

Recalling the incident with an uncomfortable laugh Neil says, “I'm still shaking. Imagine me telling Shah Rukh Khan to shut up! But I did. That isn't all. At the end of the show I walked up to Shah Rukh and Saif and broke eggs on their heads.”

But relax. It was all part of an act.

“It was all planned by Shah Rukh Sir. I was told by the organizers the Moranis from beforehand that I was supposed to be part of Shah Rukh's act. I was supposed to reach early and rehearse for it.

But as luck would have it I had gone to town to pick up my parents and got stuck in the traffic. By the time I reached the venue there was only time for a quick briefing on what I had to do.”

Shah Rukh walked up to Neil and quickly told him the plan on stage.

Neil was aghast. “How could I say shut up to Shah Rukh Khan? I've never been rude even to my driver. But he insisted. He also told me to throw eggs at him and Saif at the end of the show. I begged and pleaded to spare me. But Shah Rukh didn't listen.”

Neil did his own on-the-spot improvisation on stage to spare himself the aggravated agony.

“Instead of throwing the eggs I walked up to Saif and Shah Rukh and broke the eggs on their heads. How could I throw eggs at them? Their fans would never forgive me!”

After the act Neil's shocked father has still not forgiven his son, although he has been told it was all in jest.

Says Neil, “Bipasha rushed to me and said if it was an act then it was really scary. Katrina stormed up to me after the show and told me to apologize to SRK, AT ONCE.”

Laughing nervously Neil relived the trauma of being forced to be rude to a hero he worships.

“I'm glad people finally got to see my mischievous side…But no thanks. Never again.”

I missed Kareena at Filmfare Awards: SRK

Before getting some shut-eye after an exhausting night co-hosting the 55th Idea Filmfare Awards 2009 with Saif Ali Khan, Shah Rukh decided to do some tweeting.

He said, “Friends tell me that I shouldn’t make fun of myself at shows. I believe if I can’t laugh at myself, I have no right to ask you to laugh with me.” He added, “Saif was marvellous...& I had a good time.”


On the girls, SRK commented, “Vidya Balan looked ravishing..Bipasha towering...Deepika lovely & Katrina awesome. Missed Kareena...” He also had thanks to hand out, to “Kiran Kotria and Veerdas & his team for the script. Alpa. Mushtaq. Great inputs. Hope people find it as much fun as much as we had making it. All the girls who help us backstage...Ganesh Hegde..Sanjiv..my fantastic dancers...thanx for making it so easy and nice. Nothing without you.”

To Shahid Kapoor, who performed live to Michael Jackson’s This Is It, he said, “You were awesome. Well done, my man. God bless you...you are a treat to watch dancing.”

The show will be telecast on Sony on March 7.

IN PICS: SRK at 55th Filmfare Awards 2010

Watch out for Shahrukh & Saif

Last to last year, when Shahrukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan took the stage to host the Filmfare Awards dressed in mere towels on their torsos and face-packs on their mugs, they pulled up everyone from their peers, colleagues and even critics.

The swashbuckling duo returns this month as the leg-pulling hosts once again for the 55th Filmfare Awards, slated for February 27, at the Yash Raj Studios in Andheri.

We hear that this time also SRK-Saif are going to take funny potshots and jabs at many a film celeb. Will they also give out the Na-real awards, a la the Razzies, this year?

A source says SRK and Saif are coming up with an entirely fresh skit this year. Expect the unexpected.

Well, we don’t mind as long as they stay within their clothes.

SRK back as Filmfare host

The 55th Filmfare Awards are round the corner and Shah Rukh Khan who has been busy promoting his film My Name Is Khan of late, will now step into the shoes of host for the night on Saturday night.

The actor has been working on his monologue for the past couple of days with his writers.

“He has been so busy that he hasn’t had any time to prepare for the award night. Normally by now his sessions with the writers is done and he is well on his way to memorizing his monologue and stuff. But he only had the first session with his writers last night,” says our source.

And like every year this year too we can be ready for a whole lot of laughs in true King Khan style.

“Shah Rukh is very clear that he will poke fun at people present there. But it is never nasty or personal. And this year too, he is adding his own gags and one liners to the act,” adds the source.

The person behind the script this year is Vir Das. The standup comedian has worked with Khan earlier too and is aware of his likes and dislikes.

“The two sat together last evening to go through what Vir had come up with so far. Vir had been working on the script for over a fortnight now. SRK was satisfied with most of what was there. However, knowing SRK he will make some additions as he goes along,” adds the source.

The Filmfare Awards are this weekend at the Yash Raj studios. Expected to perform on the night are Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor. 3Idiots and Paa are expected to walk away with the most honours as well.

Will Shah Rukh Khan host Filmfare awards this year

Will Shah Rukh Khan host Filmfare awards this year or will he be replaced with younger faces like Ranbir and Imran Khan. Imran Khan is the nephew of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan.

Aamir Khan launched him in his home production film Jane Tu Yaa Jane Na. Now he is ready to challenge the leading Bollywood faces in a very short spell in Bollywood.

After his shoulder surgery at the Breach Candy hospital which was performed on 16th February many might have thought that Shah Rukh Khan would sit back at home to recovers from his surgery.

But it was said later that the workaholic actor Shah Rukh will indeed host the show. He had apparently given his nod to organizers following the surgery.

For King Khan’s sake the awards ceremony was postponed to March 7 which were previously slated for February 28. It was slated to be Khan's second time as a host in Filmfare Awards. Shah Rukh co-hosted the 53rd Filmfare Awards in 2008 with Saif Ali Khan.

It seems that he has taken the advice of Amitabh Bachchan rather seriously. After Shah Rukh Khan’s surgery Amitabh Bachchan not only called Shah Rukh but also went to see him at his house. He asked him to comply with the advices of his physicians.

Aamir Khan Vs SRK: Who will win the Best Actor award

If Aamir Khan has no qualms tagging himself as No.1, SRK takes great pride in proclaiming himself King Khan.

If one is a perfectionist, the other believes in making fans smile through his onscreen persona. While the two most popular Khans take potshots at each other, we give you a chance to play critic to their performances in Ghajini and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi ...

With nominations in the Filmfare award for the Lead Role, who do you think stands a well deserved chance to take home the ‘beautiful black lady’ at this year’s 54th Idea Filmfare Awards? Will it be Aamir for his intense lover act in Ghajini or SRK for his sweet and simple Suri avatar in Rab ne Bana di Jodi ...?

Shah Rukh to host Filmfare awards, again!

Here's some good news for Shah Rukh fans. The actor is set to play a double role again. And this time around people will get to see the two SRKs on stage instead of the big screen.

SRK was supposed to host the Filmfare awards night on February 28. But since he got busy with the promotions of Billu and then undergo his shoulder surgery on February 16 at the Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, the organisers have decided to postpone it to March 7.

Buzz is that SRK will don the two avatars from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. One, a simpleton Suri and the other, a carefree Raj.

But the actor is not going to go easy on the industry people; he will be witty and catty from the moment he goes on stage. This whole act is learnt to be SRK's brainchild.

If one recalls, last year's event stirred up a controversy as the stars took crass behaviour to a new low.

Shah Rukh the Hottest Khan!

Who is the hottest Khan? Who has got the hottest body? Who is the sexiest pin-up girl? If these questions have been giving sleepless nights, then it’s time to rest your mind. The latest Filmfare survey gives you the answers.

Shah Rukh Khan takes the trophy of being the sexiest Khan with Salman Khan coming a close second. At number three is Aamir Khan as audiences feel he still needs to work on that sex appeal.

The surprise entry in this list is newcomer Imran Khan who is giving Saif good competition.

While Shah Rukh may have taken the lead being the hottest, the winner of the hottest body is still Salman Khan with cool dude Hrithik Roshan coming a close second and John Abraham lagging behind at a distant third. However, John’s look in Dostana might just change those numbers.

In the ladies department, it’s Katrina Kaif all the way.

Voted as the sexiest pin up girl with Bipasha Basu and Mallika Sherawat taking the second and third position, Katrina also takes the lead as the lady with the hottest figure in Bollywood followed by Bipasha again at second place and size zero Kareena Kapoor at number three.

And if you thought Aishwarya was the biggest contender for being a Bond girl, in the Filmfare poll, Mallika Sherawat has left Ash behind in being the popular choice for 007 with Bipasha Basu and Kareena Kapoor giving her close competition.

And finally Ranbir Kapoor leads the pack in the face of 2008, followed by beau Deepika Padukone at number two and newcomer Imran Khan at third place.

Khan vs Khan at Filmfare Awards

Welcome to the 53rd Fair One Filmfare Awards. They are being brought into your living room tonight courtesy Sony Entertainment Television, 8 pm, Black Lady, red carpet and all.

With Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan playing masters of ceremony and chief pranksters, the lovely Vidya Balan a valiant foil to their masti. It’s a Khan vs Khan show as SRK matches wit and audacity with rockstar Saif in gags that will have you cracking up with their bawdy irreverence to Bollywood.

What didn’t the Bollywood Badshah and Chhote Nawab do! They ran a spoof on debutant award winner Ranbir Kapoor’s towel dropping act from Saawariya , holding onto their own towels, thankfully. And another one saw them, well, rip co-host Vidya Balan of the bizarre costumes she wore in Heyy Babby. Celina Jaitley, they did not spare for her makeup. In this delightful manner, the duo kept the show alive, fresh and moving, making sure even their hapless victims seated below enjoyed a chuckle at their own expense.

The event, held at the Yash Raj Studios on February 23, was as fine a tribute to the world of Hindi cinema as it was a platform for the industry’s talented top stars to show what high energy they are capable of when unleashed outside of a camera. In the audience, there were black tie and velvet gown moments of suspense before the award envelopes were opened.

On stage, there was dhoom and dhamaka provided by Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Vivek Oberoi and Neil Nitin Mukesh.And then there was drama, too, as in when Rishi Kapoor accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award from his first co-star, Dimple Kapadia, and shared the honour with wife Neetu Singh.

In the midst of their tears and laughter, Rishi was overheard calling up his mother Krishna Kapoor who could not make it to the function. Tonight’s telecast of the 53rd Fair One Filmfare Awards is for Mrs Kapoor and others like her who could not be at Yash Raj to witness the spectacular show unfold live on stage.

Take your seat at 8 pm and watch the stars as they accept their awards.

Afsana Ahmed, TNN

Masha'Allah, ghar bahut bada hai: SRK

Actor Shah Rukh Khan recently bagged one more trophy - his seventh Filmfare award - to add to his impressive collection. However, when he asked him where he was going to place the Black Lady, he wittingly said, "Masha'Allah, ghar bahut bada hai...toh finding a place for it is not going to be tough.

"SRK's Mannat seems to have enough and more room for many more Black Ladies, and SRK isn't going to fall short of getting 'em all. And you thought that Shah Rukh wasn't a ladies' man? Tsk! Tsk!

Indiatimes Movies

Shah Rukh: Filmfare for his kids!

SRK was all smiling as he won the Black Lady for his performance in Chak De India.

When we caught up with the Badshah Khan, post his win, he shared with us a little secret: You know both my kids brought home a gold from school today. They did well in Taekwondo. And I wanted to take home an award too, just for them.

So there are three celebrations at home tonight. That’s ‘chweet’ alright! But it looks like the Khan children prefer going the Akshay Kumar way.

Never mind the light and camera, but ‘action’ seems to be on-going in the Mannat home that night!

TNN

Shah Rukh, Kareena hailed Best Actors

He may be Bollywood's Best Bubbly Male, but tonight actor Shah Rukh Khan was acknowledged for his new serious avatar in Chak De India ! The man won the Filmfare Best Actor in a leading role (male) Award leaving behind his co-nominees - Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Shahid Kapur. Having achieved two nominations this year ( Chak De and Om Shanti Om ), SRK stated that every role is close to his heart, and if asked to choose between the two flicks, he really had no preferences. "We're not here to win awards. I only like to entertain, and when I make someone smile I feel happy." Though at his rudest best as host and MC, Shah Rukh was kind in his winning speech and generously thanked the people behind his 'success'.

The Best Actor Award in a leading role (Female) went to Jab We Met 's bubbly Geet, Kareena Kapoor, who today sang the geet of success. The girl looked lovely in her Manish Malhotra creation – off white sari and orange blouse. In her thank you speech, she said: I have three people to thank. They are responsible for this. The first is my director Imtiaz Ali, then the producers Ashtavinayak Cine Vision, and third is my co-star Shahid Kapoor. Interestingly, the Best Actor award was presented to her by none other than beau Saif, whom she thanked for presenting her with the award and making her night special.

Now, these are what we call timeless Filmfare moments.

Shah Rukh will Host the Filmfare Awards tonight

A black tie-and-gown evening where the glitz and gloss will be provided by Bollywood’s top stars as they walk down the red carpet of the Yash Raj Studios in Andheri from 7 pm onwards.

Inside, and leading a selected and invited audience through the awards ceremony, will be Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan and Chhote Nawab Saif Ali Khan. Emcee entertainment, naturally, is guaranteed to take on a whole new bold and exciting meaning with these two gentlemen on stage.

The lovely Vidya Balan is the third emcee of the evening. Then, of course, the show belongs to the stars who have been nominated for the prestigious black statuette. What names of winners the envelope reveals, who takes home the prestigious award, will be known only later tonight.

Meanwhile, to give you a peep behind the curtain, the awards ceremony this year has some real winners entertaining on stage. Like the sexy Kareena Kapoor and dazzling Deepika Padukone, watch them dance, and Khiladi Akshay Kumar, who turns out an outstanding performance, while there’s also Himesh Reshammiya, Vivek Oberoi and Neil Nitin Mukesh, all taking the razzmatazz a notch higher.

Bombay Times was privy to the rehearsals over the past few days at Yash Raj Studios. So was Karisma Kapoor who sat with Saif and watched kid sis Kareena swish through numbers like It’s Rocking and Mauja Re Mauja.

Watching also from the wings, and staying back till a late hour, was young Ranbir Kapoor. His whole attention was on the ravishing Deepika Padukone who will dance to Dhun Tana Nana Dhun and Aankho Mein Teri from her debut film Om Shanti Om.

Akshay Kumar, a veteran at such things, will perform to the superhit numbers of 2007 Hey Babby, Hare Ram, Hare Ram and the title track from Welcome.

Neil Nitin Mukesh, excited to be at his first Filmfare Awards function, is doing the title track of his Johnny Gaddar and Move The Body from the same film. "I have always watched the Filmfare Awards from afar, to be a part of it now is an honour for me," he said. And, finally, Vivek Oberoi, who will remind the audience of Aye Ganpat from Shootout at Lokhandwala. "I’m excited, the song’s one of my favourites, but it’s done here in a very different and fantastic way," he revealed. As for Himeshbhai, he will say Aasalum Waleum, so be sure to reply Walekaum Salam!

The dances have been choreographed by Shiamak Davar while Manish Malhotra has designed the costumes worn by Kareena and Deepika and Narendra Kumar those for Neil and Vivek. Sabina Khan has dressed up Akshay.

Times Of India

"I am very shy of photo shoots" - King Khan

After launching many a health clubs the Om Shanti Om star will be soon seen with his super six pack abs on the cover page of the new October issue of Filmfare.

Along with unveiling the new cover of Filmfare the actor also launched Filmfare’s new initiative, Filmfare mobile, India’s first mobile magazine with filmy news and gossip.

Shah Rukh Khan attended an event Wednesday, October 24 at Hotel Inter Continental, Mumbai, to promote the October Issue of Filmfare magazine that features him shirtless on its cover flaunting his six pack abs.

Shah Rukh, who sweated a lot to acquire the look for his role as a young actor of contemporary Bollywood in his forthcoming film Om Shanti Om, was asked if he was at the event to promote the Filmfare issue on his six pack abs or his film.

Talking about the shoot for the magazine cover he joked.

"I am very embarrassed; people come to see my abs and not my acting. Actually I am very shy of photo shoots.

Shah Rukh may have worked very hard to make Om Shanti Om a success but he remains modest about his effort saying it is not he who will steal the show in the film.

IndiaTimes

Shah Rukh Khan launches Filmfare's New Issue

King Khan is an old term. Now Shahrukh Khan is better known as the six-pack Khan. And if he is at an event, the Media cannot resist but ask him about his six-pack abs.

And thats what you get to see not only in Om Shanti Om but also on the cover of the latest edition of Filmfare.

"I am very embarrassed, people come to see my abs and not my acting. Actually I am very shy of photo shoots,” says Shah Rukh.

When asked if was there just to flaunt his six-pack abs cover, or to promote Om Shanti Om, he said, “Well it’s just not a promotional event for Om Shanti Om, its my relation with Filmfare as well."

So will he steal the show in Om Shanti Om?

“I think this film is completely ruled by the two leading ladies and that is Farah khan and Deepika,” said SRK.

Be it the ladies or his six-pack abs. or just him, Mr producer is doing whatever it takes to get movie buffs to the theatres when it hits the screen on November 9.

Manisha Mahaldar, IBNlive