SRK wants to be a good actor!

Aamir Khan is not the only Bollywood superstar who goes home and picks up a book instead of the television remote. Shah Rukh Khan is also a voracious reader. King Khan truly believes that if you want to be a good actor, you have got to be a keen reader. For his latest film My Name is Khan in which his character has Asperger’s syndrome and also shades of autism, SRK read several books on the subjects to keep himself updated.

The Bollywood Badshah also confesses that he often finds himself reading several books at a time. “I read everything from news magazines to kids books, even graphic novels,” says he. And he also enjoys telling his children, Aryan and Suhana stories of Akbar and Birbal. “I’m a huge Birbal fan,” confesses SRK. “Some ill-informed sorts have reduced the far-thinking Birbal to some kind of court jester in Emperor Akbar’s court. The fact of the matter is that Birbal is actually one of the sharpest.

Shahrukh Khan: Ahmedabad Aroma!

Actor Shahrukh Khan had a taste of Gujarat as he had gone to the city of Ahmedabad for the promotion of his film ‘My Name Is Khan’. The crowd went crazy on seeing him and amongst loud cheers he jigged and danced to numbers from his films. There was a contest held for choosing his die hard fan and there was one fan who even went to propose to Shahrukh to marry her.

The Baadshah was very cool and relaxed and he jokingly remarked that he could keep a couple of wives if he so desired. Then he very chivalrously bent on his knees and gifted the fan a ring. Such is the charm of King Khan that even the organizers were much impressed. SRK was thoroughly enjoying himself as he sang and danced with much enthusiasm.

Ahmedabad is a city with a mixed aroma of the yesteryears and modern day high definition life. This flavor was enjoyed by Shahrukh and as he promoted his film in a novel way by buying the first ticket to a Cineplex which had subsidized rates as a bait for the audiences. There are many novel ways of film promotion these days and as usual, SRK did it in his own special way.

Shahrukh Khan builds a theatre at his Mannat Read more: Shahrukh Khan builds a theatre at his Mannat

Shahrukh Khan first build a studio at his Mannat and shot an ad film then he set up a sophisticated gymkhana and now he has turned the premises of his house into a high class theatre with modern sound system and all sorts of comforts. The theatre has a seating arrangement of 45 people. The interiors is very plush and those who have seen the theatre can’t stop raving the arrangements.

A source close to the actor reveals, "The theatre was SRK's idea and Gauri took special interest in making it a reality. The seats recline back with the press of a button and are super-comfortable. There's also a popcorn machine that serves fresh refreshments."

Shahrukh Khan has few big budgets and action based flick lined up for release and he is desired to watch those movies with his friends and family at his theatre. Moreover, he has made the theatre on looking at his children Aryaan and Suhana’s interest in watching animation and animation films.

"He built it for the kids. They love watching movies. Whenever he has time off, they head to the theatre and watch a movie. Since his next Ra1 is a SFX-laden film, he also plans to watch the rushes of it in the new theatre", adds the source.

WATCH: Kajol: Very lovely, very lucid explains 'My Name is Khan'

'My Name is Khan' features helmer Karan Johar's dream team, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan, but ventures into uncharted territory. "A leap into the dark," says the every charming Kajol.

Kajol, Karan and Shah Rukh are the best of friends, so when one gets tense, all of them worry. Karan is the one tensest this time, says Kajol. Understandably so, because he also the producer of the film.

Conceived three years ago, the film is finally ready to hit theatres and the sense of relief is palpable.

"We are all looking forward to putting it out there," says Kajol.

See what else Kajol, arguably Bollywood's most talented and beautiful actress, has to say.

Shahrukh opens India’s first Miniplex

Ahmedabad will now on have a new landmark….

K Sera Sera, pioneers in the area of film production and distribution, have launched India’s first Miniplex Theatre in Ahmedabad at Gallops Mall, Ground Level. The Miniplex was inaugurated at the hands of our very own King Khan, Badshah of Bollywood and the superstar Shah Rukh Khan. With his unquestioned charm and popularity, the event rocked the citizens of Ahmadabad.

On this occasion, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I am honored to inaugurate the first miniplex which is going to revolutionize and usher in change in the entertainment industry of India. K Sera Sera’s Miniplex experience with its superior quality can be enjoyed by people across the country at less than half the rate. This will definitely encourage the viewers to go to the theatres and hence avoid piracy.”

This new Miniplex is a step towards the reinforcement of K Sera Sera to encourage and enhance cinema viewing and provide the best of Indian and International Cinema to all its viewers across the country. This new Miniplex will have the benchmarked high quality digital technology via Satellite, lighting, and high end acoustic sound system – thus making each movie-watching experience a unique, comfortable, and enjoyable one. The technology enables beaming of multilingual films instantaneously.

The K Sera Sera’s Miniplex at Ahmadabad will host a total of 150 seats with 2 screens.

BBC Asian Network to hold Shah Rukh Day

The BBC Asian Network is holding a Shah Rukh Khan Day to mark the release of his upcoming movie, 'My Name Is Khan', next month.

Shah Rukh Day will be on-air on Friday 5th February and will see the two leading actors of 'My Name Is Khan' - Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, along with film director, Karan Johar grace the studios of the BBC Asian Network.

On 5th February, there will be interview features with Gagan Grewal, Adil Ray and Bobby Friction. A special 'Raj and Pablo in Conversation with Shah Rukh Khan' in front of a live audience, which will be broadcast on 'Love Bollywood' on Saturday 6th February at 09:00.

Husain Husaini, Head of Programmes, BBC Asian Network comments, "The BBC Asian Network is incredibly proud to be able to bring Shah Rukh to our audience. It really is unmissable for Indian cinema lovers."

To be in the audience for the 'In Conversation With Shah Rukh Khan, please click on this link. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN CENTRAL LONDON.

The station recently celebrated the success of A.R Rahman by holding a whole day dedicated to the world class musician.

Shah Rukh Khan to guest on Jonathan Ross show

Bollywood star, Shah Rukh Khan has managed to land an appearance on mainstream chatshow, 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross'.

He will appear on the BBC One show a week prior to the release of his blockbuster movie, 'My Name Is Khan'.

It will be the first time a Bollywood personality will be seen on the show talking openly about the release of his upcoming movie release. Previously, Shilpa Shetty was seen on the show after her 'Celebrity Big Brother' win.

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has also been confirmed as a guest of the same show.

The episode will air on Friday 5th February at 22:35 on BBC One.

Incidentally, the BBC Asian Network announced yesterday that it was holding a day dedicated to the superstar on the same day the Jonathan Ross episode is aired.

Karan can’t even think without SRK

Without SRK kuch nahin hota hai it seems, filmmaker Karan Johar has been recently heard saying that it’s impossible for him to imagine a film without ‘SRK’ if he is the helmer.

Commenting on the chemistry between Kajol and SRK, Karan says that it just happens between them and you don’t have to create as there is something you feel and gave the example of Nargis and Rajkapoor who according to him had a great chemistry.

As a producer, Karan and his co Dharma productions is trying every genre but when it comes to Karan as a director, he proudly says that ‘I don’t know why but I can’t imagine a film without Shahrukh in it, it is so natural for my film that whenever I plan something to direct, Shahrukh comes in the picture”.

Playing Rizwan in 'My name is Khan' was a challenge: SRK

Bollywood super star Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday said enacting the character of an autistic person in 'My Name is Khan' was a challenge for him.

"I think it is a very new and difficult concept. I play Rizwan Khan, a person suffering from autism. I prepared well for the role. I hope I have done well."

"Of course, I have taken some cinematic liberties with it," he added.

The 44-year-old actor said when he, Karan (Johar) and Kajol come together they think about what new could be done, and that is how 'My Name Is Khan' has evolved.

The film, which will see the return of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol after a gap of eight years, will release on February 12.

He also thanked the people of the country for loving him and his work for so many years.

Khan, who is also owner the team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) of the Indian Premier League, skirted question on why Pakistani cricketers were not selected during the auction held last week.

Khan said IPL was a game and which should be enjoyed. He said his team KKR was short of the fast bowler which it got, so now his team was complete.

Shahrukh Khan and his records

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make records this year. Seems like, things are shaping up in a positive way in camp Shah Rukh. There is news and it is quite some news for the Khans. Well the news is that a crater on the moon has been named after him. To which the actor has tweeted on Twitter, the new age micro blogging site “also went to check the crater on the moon.”

Then he adds “cheesy humour…i have been telling everyone today…my name is chand.” Hope the humor is seriously not that cheesy or he did not mean that way the kind it sounds. Nevertheless he is the first from Bollywood to have achieved something like that. He is sharing this honor with the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci, Jules Verne, Sir Isaac Newton and Julius Caesar!

He further adds “also the good thing with the moon property is no municipal taxes…but alas very few neighbours too…” which definitely shows his bland humor of course. Then there is another record that of having maximum followers or visitors following him on Twitter. He has so far some 93,456 followers following him and that too within a month’s time! Isn’t that amazing? Way to go Shah Rukh. All the best form all of us.