ShahRukh Khan: Fan Hunt Spree!

After the super show ‘Lift Kara De’ was telecast last week on a popular channel on TV, it was the buzz of the nation where ShahRukh Khan had found his biggest fan by having three of them selling fruit juice and making money. The money of the winner went to a woman who had children to treat and the biggest fan also got a chance to meet the Baadshah on the sets and show of ‘Lift Kara De’ hosted by Karan Johar.

The woman in dire need of money for her children who had osteoporosis was also called on the show and given a sum of Rs 9 lakhs by King Khan for meeting the expenses.The winner was a young girl who was very pleased to meet her idolized actor in real life. She had worked very hard and earned about Rs 1,902 or something to beat the other two contestants who were guys. It sure was a day of woman power.

The other two fans vying to meet ShahRukh but were not able to do so were also given gifts as a token of appreciation by him.Now, this week it is John Abraham who is to find hisbiggest fan on the show and of course through some sort of task given to the short listed three of them.

According to insiders this is going to be one of the best episodes of the show, so keep an eye on this column for more on this front.

Shah Rukh Khan trumps Salman

The speculations are over and it’s official now. Shah Rukh Khan and not Salman Khan is kicking off the big reality show on Sony TV titled Lift Kara De. And the grapevine is gossiping that it is the closeness that SRK shares with the host of the show Karan Johar and Yash Raj Films run by Yash and Aditya Chopra that might have done it for him.

“SRK is close to both Karan and Yash Raj and Salman is extremely close to the channel for which he hosts a TRP grabbing show. It was a difficult decision to choose who will kick-start the show but we all know how lucky and loyal SRK has been to YRF and he is best friends with KJo. That might have done it for him as he has definitely scored one-up on Salman by being the first star to be showcased,” says an insider.

The highly placed informer adds: “Yash Chopra had personally come on the sets when SRK was shooting. Salman’s episode will now come later.”

Danish Khan of Sony says: “There is nothing to read between the lines. The choice of star has happened because of the shooting schedule.”

Shah Rukh Khan and my mother are my lucky mascots, says Karan Johar

Karan Johar is one of the finest and most sought after directors of Hindi cinema and on television the film-maker has questioned many high profile celebs on his chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’. Now he is all set to become a host to fans who want to meet their favourite superstar on Yash Raj Films show ‘Life Karade’. Here he talks about the show and his favourite superstars.

Why is the show named ‘Lift Karade’?
Well that’s a surprise for which you will have to wait when it goes on air on 1st of January.

Which fan was craziest of them all?
I have shot 4 episodes till now with Shah Rukh, Priyanka, Kajol and John Abraham and all four of them have their unusual fans who have wholeheartedly come to the show. If one hears about their story and how they have reached the show, one will come to know their level of madness. Every fan was crazy and obsessed about their favourite stars and it would be difficult for me to tell who was the craziest.

What was the criteria of choosing a fan?
This is a nation wide hunt, and the concept will be revealed only on the show, but whatever these fans did to reach inside the studio to meet the stars is really heartening.

Who is your favourite star?
My favourite star is Shah Rukh Khan and there is absolutely no question about it. He is special to me emotionally and professionally. I have grown up with him career wise but this year I would like to talk about one man in particularl and that is Amitabh Bachchan. He is the legend of our country and will always be because he has proved in the movie ‘Paa’ that he can do anything. To bring about such passion on-screen in such a manner is amazing. When I am that age I think I’ll be under MRI scan and doctor’s supervision all through. The way he is working with so much passion and intensity all you want to say toAmitabh Bachchan is ‘What a man!’

To what extent would you go to meet your favourite Film star?
I am fortunate that I don’t have to go to any extent as I have already met them. I have grown up in front of Amit uncle and I have been with Shah Rukh since the day one of my career so, I feel very blessed that I know people like them and that I live in the age where they act and work.

Do you consider SRK your lucky mascot?
Shah Rukh and my mother are my lucky mascots. I was happy to shoot my first episode for ‘Lift Karade’ with Shah Rukh and it is pleasure to have him any day on my show and my earlier talk shows too opened with him on both seasons.

Can we call you SRK’s biggest fan?
If you watch ‘Lift Karade’ you’ll come to know what these fans are ready to do for their superstars. It is something which I would never be able to do.

Did you come across any of your fan on the show?
The show wasn’t about me and I am sure directors must also be having fans but the show is about Superstar’s fans and not of directors so, sadly I won’t be able to meet any of my fans.

"Lift Kara De" TV show Karan Johar FT. SRK , Kajol & Priyanka - Promo

Lift Kara De New Show By Karan Johar Starting On Sony Channel From Jan 1st 2010

LIFT KARA DE - Starts 1 Jan 2010 (Fri-Sat) - Promo

SRK or Sallu who will be first to feature on KJo's Lift Kara De?

While channel wants Sallu to feature first in Karan Johar's new show, the producers want SRK. Who'll blink first?

That is the big question. While the channel is leaning towards Salman (who hosts 10 Ka Dum for them), Karan and the show's producer (Yash Raj) would obviously prefer Shah Rukh to set the ball rolling.

Lift Kara De premieres on Sony in January. It is one of the shows that marks Yash Raj Films' foray into television. It will have 20 episodes where B-Town's biggest stars meet and interact with their biggest fans.

While Karan has already shot for an episode with Priyanka Chopra last week, sources indicate there is an internal lobbying on which male star to shoot with first. Shah Rukh and Salman Khan are in the reckoning.

The source says, "It's a new concept and they want to open big. It can't get bigger than Shah Rukh or Salman. Since the channel has worked with the latter and is comfortable with him, they want him to be a guest before SRK. On the other hand Yash Raj and Karan have a great personal rapport with SRK. So their choice is obvious."

The source adds that Karan is keen on having both actors on the show. However, unless the production house and the channel come to a consensus soon, the delay will continue.