Bookish Shah Rukh’s cool hobby!

The king of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is an avid reader. Although, the actor is one of the busiest stars across the world, he turns to books whenever he can take some time out of his busy schedule.

As carrying heavy books on the sets or while traveling had been a problem for SRK, so he has devised a method to enjoy a good read. The star has bought ‘Kindle’ - software and hardware platform for reading e-books and other digital media.

The electronic book can store up to 300 hardbacks at one go, and not only it is easy to carry and manage, it does not require much maintenance. So, whenever Shah Rukh wants he indulges in his favourite pastime, he just turns on the sophisticated gadget.

Who knows, the superstar’s passion may go a step further and he becomes a writer. ‘Kindle’ may kindle the writer in the star performer!

´Wake Up Sid´ Director´s Shah Rukh Khan Moment!

The director of the last Friday release, 'Wake Up Sid', Ayan Mukerjee is certainly very happy with the excellent start that his film has taken across multiplexes. Cousin to none other than queen bee, Kajol and coming from the family of the likes of Tanuja etc., Ayan has cinema in his blood but when it comes to King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, the director simply turns speechless.

Ayan claims to be SRK's biggest fan, and even though he has worked as an assistant in two Shah Rukh Khan starrers, he still is in awe of the global superstar. He recalls that day when he complimented SRK for a shirt that he was wearing and Shah Rukh promptly removed his shirt and gifted it to him. Ayan reminisces how he slept with the shirt on for many days and that he still has it with him. And he intends to keep it with him throughout his life as it is his prized posssesion.

Video: Meet Metrosexual SRK

Bollywood's King Khan says he is himself trying to find out what does metrosexual actually mean.

TAG Heuer renews its contract with Shah Rukh Khan

TAG Heuer, the world leader in luxury sports watches and chronographs, announced the renewal of its contract with Shah Rukh Khan in Mumbai on Thursday with the launch of its Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS2 Caliper Chronograph Ti2.

The Bollywood superstar, who began his association with the brand in 2003, is one of its longest-standing brand ambassadors worldwide.

“Shah Rukh Khan’s personality almost mirrors the brand’s values. His undying passion and eternal search for perfection and precision make him the perfect brand ambassador,” said Jean-Christophe Babin, President & CEO of the leading Swiss watch maker. He added, “Over the years, we have developed a deep affection for each other and it is with great pleasure that we announce an extension of this relationship. The soul of TAG Heuer is innovation, prestige, performance, precision, but above all there is passion. Passion is what inspires them and is what beats at the heart of every timepiece.”

Proud of the honour, Shah Rukh Khan said, “TAG Heuer was the first luxury watch that I ever bought with my own money. I remember the sense of achievement that I felt. I feel truly honoured to be associated with a brand that has such an unique and rich heritage and is one of the most prestigious brands in the world today.”

We need simple guys like Khan to solve issues of the world: SRK

Besides being a pro at wowing all with his charm, Shah Rukh Khan is also deft at taking the ‘Khan-dan’ to greater heights. The megastar, having become a major pillar of Bollywood, is fast becoming a fighter of causes. First he took the detention-incident to air his wittily thinking side, now he is honing his double-edged sentences to be even more pregnant with meaning.
Talking about his upcoming film ‘My Name Is Khan’, he defended his role perfectly. The golden couple Kajol-SRK is here again to considerable promise, but allegations of having lifted the theme from a Holywood flick are abuzz, too.

SRK told a news daily, “The Indian media is quick to jump to conclusions. They say it’s a desi ‘Rain Man.’ I say ‘Rain Man’ was about an autistic man, this one is about guy who is afflicted with the asperger syndrome. The intellectuals are making things too complex; we need simple guys like Khan to solve the issues of the world.”

Who can say it better than you, King-Khan. Now only the film remains to be seen to judge if the director does justice to what you say!

Shahrukh Khan felt insecure about wife Gauri

Fans call him King of Bollywood. He is no doubt a superstar and has huge fans following all over the world. No girl would say no if he proposes. Surprisingly, this superstar felt so insecure about his wife at one point of time. We are taking about Shahrukh Khan.

Shahrukh revealed on Farah Khan's Tere Mere Beach Mein that he felt so insecure about his relationship while he was dating Gauri Khan, so much so that he didn't even like her to loosen her hair. He said that she was so beautiful that he used to stop her from wearing mini-skirts and T-shirts. However, he promised her that he would not act in such a rotten manner after getting married. He also said that he felt insecure till they tied the knot, as he didn't know if she belonged to him like he belonged to her.

As promised, Shahrukh let Gauri wear whatever she likes after marriage. He said that today even his son Aryan tells her that he doesn't like her in long covered clothes if she returns from a party wearing a long skirt.

Gauri is the most beautiful woman to Shahrukh and Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is his second choice.

I love women: Shah Rukh

As celebrity guest in the hit chat show Tere Mere Beach Mein, Shah Rukh Khan is at his candid best and shares his secrets for happy and healthy marriages. Some of them were:

1. "This is my suggestion to all the men: Whenever your wife calls, quickly answer / respond, even if it means telling lies, whatever lie it may be, like you don’t need to tell her with whom you’re having a bath etc ... as long as you can you respond to her call and say ‘yes, darling I love you too, muawh, muawh’!"

2. "Mujko genuinely aisa lagta hain ... ki bhagwan hai, allah hain, khuda hain, god hain aur agar uske baad koi hain toh who auraat hain ... And I believe that aurton ki izzat honi chahiye ... unse pyaar hona chahiye ... isiliye main hamesha kehta hoon that I truly and absolutely LOVE WOMEN!"

3. "Girls are good if you just listen to them in small things, say yes to everything they ask for, don’t do any of it and you get by very easily in life ... "

4. "They need time and when she gives me so much freedom, it's my duty, dharm to do what she likes. I have never come home and said I am tired, because main jo thaaka hua hoon apne kaam mein thakka hua hoon ... at home, my time is for my wife and my children, I cannot go wrong with them."

5. "Any man who is comfortable in letting his wife be is the real man and any man who is uncomfortable letting his girlfriend / wife be is an absolutely insecure wimp and foolish man."

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan at home

Reader Akash Srivastava saw Shah Rukh Khan waving to his fans from his bungalow Mannat, in Bandra, in the western suburb of Mumbai. The picture was taken on September 27.

Shahrukh washes his wife’s feet every morning!

Can you imagine that King Khan every morning washes his wife’s feet and drinks the water? Yes, this masaladar truth directly came from the horse mouth, Shahrukh Khan. Shahrukh Khan is his wife’s man. He idolizes Gauri and he has already proved himself a dedicated husband. He revealed the secret to host Farah Khan on the chat show, ‘Tere Mere Beech Mein’. He worships Gauri and for his ‘Joru Ka Ghulam’ nature, he was awarded the ‘Joru Ka Gulaam’ award.

Shahrukh Khan even admitted that before marriage he was very possessive about Gauri and debarred her from wearing mini-skirts and T-shirts. “But I promised her the minute we married that I'd never behave in such a rotten manner. She would never feel curbed from doing anything. I was only insecure till we were married because I didn't know if she belonged to me like I belonged to her,” stated Khan.

Shahrukh went on to say that his son Aryan now doesn’t like his mother to wear long covered clothes as he feels she is the most beautiful woman.

The nominee for the ‘Joru Ka Ghulam’ award was Abhishek Bachchan (for Aishwarya Rai), Anil Ambani (Tina Ambani), Hrithik Roshan (Suzzane), Sachin Tendulkar (Anjali), Akshaye Kumar (Twinkle) but it was Shahrukh Khan who walked away with the award. On receiving the award, Shahrukh said, “Yeh mera haq hain aur maine haq se jeeta hai!”

Shah Rukh Khan wraps up MNIK filming

Shah Rukh Khan wrapped up filming for Karan Johar directed My Name is Khan late night on Wednesday, September 30.

The delighted director tweeted:

shahrukh just wrapped on MNIK...he has been so amazing through the shoot...he deserves every bit of his legendary status!!

Earlier Johar had tweeted:

the energy and aura a shahrukh-kajol shoot has is enigmatic...and beyond...

Shah Rukh plays an autistic character in the film for which he delligently researched and practiced. Johar said he was "blown away by Shah Rukh who had done monumental research on his autistic character in the film. I was zapped by how much he knew about the subject."

The last schedule of the film was in Mumbai and started in mid September. Shah Rukh had some tough shots. He was neck deep in water for two days. While the crew had waterproof gear to protect themselves, Shah Rukh didn't and was all wrinkled at the end of it. Johar was ecstatic with the footage of that scene.

Production will wrap up on October 2 after which the film will go into post production.

Back in August Karan Johar was reported to have signed a Rs 1 billion deal with Fox Studios to market and distribute the film. The film is slated for a February 2010 release.

Looking ahead, Shah Rukh will act/voiceover and produce a sequel to his two decade old TV serial, Fauji. He will play father to his character Abhimanyu Singh giving him inspirational pep talk. There will be no grey hair and he will be in a army makeover of sorts.

In his next film, Subhash Kapoor penned/helmed Jolly LLB, Shah Rukh will play a legal eagle, his first tryst with the bar in films. He is also a co-producer of the film.

In Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet Shah Rukh Khan will team up wtih Aamir Khan and Joihn abraham. The film will be presented by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire).

Shah Rukh is also set for his fourth outing wtih Aditya Chopra for Dhoom 3. In it he plays a negative role, in stark contrast with the romantic hero roles that he essayed in his earlier Chopra directed films - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mohabbatein (2000) and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008).