Huge tiff broke on the sets of Chak De India

It is indeed tough time for Yash Raj Films. We hear that after strings of flops Yash Raj's upcoming films Chak De India and Lagaa Chunari Mein Daag are also undergoing some problems.

According to sources a huge tiff broke on the sets of Chak De India between the lead star Shahrukh Khan and the director Shimit Amin resulting in SRK's walkout.

"Shimit has tendency to shoot the same scene over and over again, even when everyone present there could see that a take was fine, really got on SRK's nerves," says a source on the sets.

Another major difference arose during the post production of the film when director Shimit approved the earlier promos of Chak De India which was screened with Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.

Apparently SRK was not satisfied with the earlier promos as he felt that it was not up to the mark. Nonetheless the promos were released but after it received a poor response from audiences, they were immediately pulled out. Now the new promos will soon be aired.

However the Yash Raj spokesperson denies that there were any earlier promos, she says, “There were no pulling out of any promos. We had a music video for the film along with Jhoom. There will now be one promo along with Partner and a new music video on television.”

Chak De’s other problem is the Women’s Hockey Association who have been demanding a screening of the film prior to its release.

President of the Women’s Hockey Association of India, Vidya Stoke says, “We want to see the movie before its release. Yash Chopra sought help from us and we were more than happy to help them thinking that it would create awareness about the sport in the country. They took a lot of inputs from us.”

The film is based on a girl’s hockey team and Vidya claims, “we need to have an idea about how they have portrayed women’s hockey in the film. If they are portraying us in a bad light, we are going to take serious action against them.”

A great moment for Shah rukh khan and all his fans

After a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London and being honoured as the Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettre s (Officer of the Order of Arts and letters) for his fruitful career and his contribution to the Indo-French cooperation, Shah Rukh Khan's statue will be disclose at the French Graven Museum in Paris. It is a great moment for King Khan and all his fans. He is the first Bollywood actor whose statue will be placed at the museum. His upcoming movie ‘ CHAK DE INDIA ' is slated for release on August 10, this year.

Shah Rukh Khan's incredible energy levels

The secret to Shah Rukh Khan incredible energy levels and bounce may be reflection. Not the careful consideration kind but the one that stares back at you from within a mirror.

On the sets of Om Shanti Om, once the 41-year-old is ready with his make up, he stands in front of the mirror for a good 10 minutes before stepping out for the shot. During that time no one, including his close staff, is allowed to disturb him.

A crew member from the film told the Mumbai Mirror, "That's his way of de-stressing himself and keeping his energy levels high. He is the most enthusiastic individual on our sets. Even at the end of the day he is all up and above."

What ever it is he does standing in front of the mirror - hone his facial expressions for the forthcoming shot, fret over why fans don't like his new hairstyle, or wonder why anyone would want to install his statue in French Graven Museum in Paris - there is no denying Khan has given a whole new meaning to what constitutes reflection.

Source: Sawf News

Shah rukh khan to say "come on india" in august

Shahrukh Khan's next upcoming movie is Chak De India in which he will be appeared after a long time in his new change looks with beard like Veer Zaara. In this movie he plays the lead role character of a Muslim coach of Indian Girls Hockey Team. Beisdes Shahrukh Khan the female lead role plays by Vidhya Malvade. The movie has been made under the production of Yash Raj Banners.

The title Chak de means Buck Up India OR Come On India. Yash Raj Banners this forthcoming movie shot in Yash Raj Studios and also Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in Australia. Earlier Yash Banners Salam Namstey also shot out in Australia. The first trailer of the movie released in 15th June with Jhoom Barabar Jhoom( JBJ was pathetic movie and plz don't waste your time). Story writer of the film Chak De India is Jaideep Sahani and Edited by Amin. Music by Salim and Sulaiman, and film directed by Shimit Amin. This is Shimit second film before this he directed the master piece Ab Tak Chappan.

SRK's Om shanti om breaking records

Set for a Diwali release Om Shanti Om has become a much sought after film because Shah Rukh and Farah Khan’s previous production Main Hoon Na was a roaring success.

Baba Films, production and distribution company, has offered a record Rs 11 crore for the rights to the Mumbai Circuit, easily surpassing the highest amount ever paid for the territory of Rs 8.5 crore for Jaan-E-Mann. SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment has reportedly sold the world rights for the film to Eros International for between Rs 72-75 crore.

Explaining their readiness to shell out the big bucks for the film, Baba Films executive director, Rakesh Upadhyay, says, “The film is releasing during the Diwali period when we can get a clear run due to vacations. Farah Khan had earlier had a huge commercial success with Main Hoon Na. This film also has the same combination (Farah and Shah Rukh Khan). We are confident of the film’s success at the box-office.”

Considering that Jaan-E-Mann failed to excite the box office we hope Rakesh Upadhyay is right.

Source: News Sawf

Shah rukh Khan has taken on a new role - as protector of India's threatened wildlife

NEW DELHI: Bollywood’s King Khan has signed on the dotted line to speak out against illegal wildlife trade and for the forest guards as part of a new awareness campaign that will soon be “played” at all national and international airports across the country.

The nationwide campaign put together by non-government organisation Sanskara in collaboration with the Asian Conservation Awareness Programme is also being supported by Indian Broadcasting Foundation, leading television networks including Doordarshan, National Geographic Channel, Discovery and Animal Planet.

Highlighting the challenges faced by forest guards in protecting India’s wildlife, superstar Shah Rukh Khan in his message says: “The forest guards are real life heroes because they work to save the jungles and the animals that live there. Day in and day out they are matching their wits and battling powerful enemies including wildlife poachers and timber smugglers, and they are willing to lay down their lives for this.”

The Airports Authority of India, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and Members of Parliament have also supported the wildlife awareness campaign that is slated to start with a broadcast of Shah Rukh Khan’s message across all international and domestic airports this week.

Sanskara Development Trust managing trustee Tykee Malhotra says: “We hope that the momentum of this powerful and unique campaign will help complement India’s ongoing efforts to save its remaining wildlife and its threatened habitats. Ours is a non-profit organisation that aims to build support for preservation of wildlife and its natural habitat through innovative programmes and projects, working collectively with governments, non-government organisations, corporates and local communities.”

According to Ms. Malhotra, the celebrity-endorsed announcements in Hindi and English will be broadcast at all domestic and international airports in the country as well as on leading TV networks, highlighting the importance of protecting India’s wildlife. “We hope to secure further support from everyone to end illegal wildlife trade,” she adds.

The Asian Conservation Awareness Programme -- a programme of WildAid -- is a multi-media education and awareness campaign aimed at ensuring the future of the world’s endangered wildlife by drastically reducing consumer demand for endangered species parts and products.

ACAP Director and WildAid founding director Steve Trent says: “With continuous and sustained support from Indian celebrities and by working in collaboration with the Indian Government, associations such as the AAI, media, businesses, conservationists and the public, ACAP in collaboration with Sanskara is building up long-term support for India’s as well as the world’s wildlife and natural heritage.”

Source: The Hindu

God has been very kind to me, SRK - An Exclusive Interview With Shahrukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan has done it again. After Madame Tussauds, his wax statue will be housed in France's Musee Grevin.
And the actor is pleased as punch at the news, not to mention honoured. "I am the only living Indian who would be there," SRK says.

SRK spoke to Narendra Singh about his upcoming film, Chak De India, his new hairstyle and more

Have you ever given a thought of working in a mythological film?
I don't know, I have not been offered any such role so it's difficult for me to comment on it.

Your looks have undergone a metamorphosis.
Actually, I am not shooting for any film now so I just grew my hair in my spare time. I will not be shooting for the next two or three months. When I am not working, I generally don't comb my hair and I prefer wearing normal clothes.

Do you like experimenting with your looks?
No, not at all. I would like to shoot every film wearing white T-shirts and blue denim.

How religious are you?
I am very god fearing and pray to Allah everyday. I pray for the health of my children and my family. As far as mythological films are concerned, the filmmakers decide the subjects of such films. It's difficult to make a comment on such films -- if people like them, then it's a good film.

The common notion among people is that your films always do well. Your comments?
God has been very kind to me. People keep saying such things about me but they are not true. I have given flop films too. But yes, it's true that in the past 19 years, God has given me a lot and I am happy that people think so. I will keep working hard so that people think so in future also.

Coming to your forthcoming release Chak De India, is it true that it's based on a real incident?
It's not completely based on a true story -- the end is different. Yes, (Mir Ranjan) Negisaab did suffer a similar fate but (writer) Jaideep Sahni, (director) Shimit Amin and (producer) Aditya Chopra have jointly written this film. Negisaab has given so many inputs for the film. In fact, all the hockey inputs in the film have come from him.

Yet another book on you will be launched next month. Please tell us more.
Till date there have been two books on me, the last one was written by Mushtaq Sheikh. Anupama Chopra has written the book this time after interviewing me for the past three to four years.
I have read certain parts of the book where it talks about the changes in the socio, political, economic, and of course, the film world of this country from the 1990s to now. It's not about me but talks about my perspective and views.
It's an intellectual book and very intricately researched book, and Anupama has devoted a few years of her life on it. But all said and done, I find this pretty strange because I don't consider myself so important.

Tell us more about Chak De India.
I like the thought of a film whose plot is about women. Actually, it's about young girls and I like young girls. I think young women should be encouraged in every field of life. It's difficult being a woman and that's why I try do such films every year.

You play hockey pretty well.
I don't play so well now. I used to a long time ago. I could not play so well for the film.

How was the feeling of being surrounded by 16 girls?
I love girls even more now.

Will you teach hockey to your kids?
When we do a film, it does not mean that the roles we portray on the screen need to be incorporated in our real life too.
But I have already started teaching hockey to my son. My daughter is too young right now. I would like my kids to learn whichever sport they like. I think if you don't play sports then you don't become a sport. You are not happy. If you play sport, then you learn to be nice to others and play like a team in your life. Sports is very important. I love people who play sports.

These days one can see many films based on sports. Do you see a trend?
I don't think it's a trend. If it's there in the movies, it's there. Sports is a good thing to show in films.

How do you react when people tell you that you have crossed all the frontiers of success in terms of awards?
All I can say is that I feel very happy and humbled. I really can't fathom why I got so many though my constant work may account for that. I can only pray and hope that I keep doing my work. I hope I deserve these honours because I don't feel I deserved them.


Source: Rediff News

"I say only one prayer but my kids say all," said Shah Rukh

Shah Rukh will be the only living Indian to be honoured with a statue at the famous museum in France

Mumbai: It was an evening of much chaos. Nobody paid much attention to either filmmaker Mani Ratnam or producer Bharat Shah, as all eyes were on actor Shah Rukh Khan making his first public appearance after a long holiday in London.

He didn't bring gifts for his fans, but good news he had in plenty.

“I don’t know if I should be saying this or it should be announced later but France's Grevin Museum, like Madam Tussaud's museum in London, are going to put my statue, which is a big honour. I am supposedly the only living Indian who will be there,” he said.

Lest we forget, the occasion marked the music release of the new devotional film Jai Jagannatha, which will release in 15 Indian languages.

For anyone who thinks the chain-smoking, booze-endorsing superstar doesn't make the ideal guest of honour at such an event, we'll leave it to Shah Rukh himself to surprise you with a side of his that few are familiar with.

“I say only one prayer but my kids say all,” said Shah Rukh. Judging by his ever-growing popularity, clearly that prayer has reached the Lord's ears.

Source: Ibnlive

KANK the top grossing foreign language film in UK '06

MUMBAI: Karan Johar’s Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna (KANK), which was released globally last year, is amongst the four top grossing foreign language films that were released in the UK last year.

The data has been compiled by the UK Film Council’s Research and Statistics Unit.

KANK starred Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan and Preity Zinta along with Amitabh Bachchan and Kirron Kher.

According to data released by the UK Film Council, Spain’s entry for the Oscar this year Volver was the top grossing foreign language film in the UK last year.

Second in like was this year’s Best Foreign Language Film of the Year winner at the Oscars - Pan's Labyrinth from Mexico. KANK from India was third in line and was followed by Hidden from France.

A total of 171 foreign language films in 29 languages were released in the UK last year, which comprised 33.9 per cent of all films. The total UK box office collections of these foreign films in the UK were £29.8 million.

Source: Businessofcinema

Shahrukh Khan looking sexier than ever

The Bollywood Badshah's new look is a cut above the rest.
Khantastic times are here again with Shah Rukh Khan back in the city after holidaying with his family in London. And he's looking sexier than ever (if that's possible!). He's 'hair', there and everywhere! Badshah Khan's new longhaired look is the talk of the town, not to mention the lean, super-sculpted bod, but then again, when it's Shah Rukh, everything about him is newsworthy isn't it? His smooth tresses are definitely very becoming, adding to his sex appeal and charm. Dilshad Pastakia, his hairstylist, was in a way responsible for the cool ponytailed look SRK had sported for a while. He reportedly went on record and said that since Dilshad was on maternity leave with her first born Dalai, he had no choice but to wait till she could cut his hair. That's loyalist Khan for you. She's the lucky lady who gets to run her hands through his smooth, dark hair.

"SRK's long hair currently is not really a look as such. But when it's SRK, I guess it becomes a 'look'. He's just growing it out and it's not for any particular film. When he had the ponytail earlier, he looked fab in it! I don't understand why people think he doesn't change his hairstyle, because he does. He doesn't need to do radical stuff like go blond to look different. He's Shah Rukh Khan! Even the smallest change makes a huge difference and becomes the talk of the town, rather world I should say, because his persona is so powerful. I think long hair suits him as much as any of his other looks have. Everyone's gonna want their hair the SRK way now," says scissor-happy Dilshad.

SRK is clearly and undoubtedly a 'cut' above the rest! Other than creating a different look for himself off screen, SRK's also creating a point of difference in his films. His next release, Chak De, sees him in a new avtar - not the romancing SRK we have seen of late, but a driven and passionate coach of a girls' hockey team. Chak De is releasing in August, just around Independence Day - patriotic fervour at its best - the SRK way.

Source: Times News Network