Shah Rukh Khan adjudged Best Actor at Nokia Star Screen Awards

Shah Rukh Khan was adjudged the Best Actor Award for his performance in Shimit Amin directed Chak De! India at the Nokia 14th Annual Star Screen Awards on Thursday, January 10, Mumbai.

In addition, Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone were named the Best Pair on screen.


Chak De! India also topped as the best film of the year from amidst a field that included Taare Zameen Par, Chak De India, Life…In a Metro, Om Shanti Om and Guru.


Shah Rukh Khan performed the Dard-e-Disco number from Om Shanti Om at the event.

SRK pays Rs 27 cr advance tax

Shah Rukh Khan will be the highest income-tax payer from Bollywood for the second year in a row. He has paid advance taxes of Rs 27 crore till December 15, 2007, said sources, putting his income for 2007-08 at over Rs 100 crore. It is a glittering jump from the money he made the previous fiscal when he paid a modest Rs 18 crore in tax.

2007 has been a particularly prosperous year for Shah Rukh Khan, who has often called himself “priceless’’. He has not only had two mega hits under his belt - Chak De, India and Om Shanti Om , which he also produced - but also earned Rs 1 crore for every episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati .

In the income-tax stakes, SRK is far ahead of the competition. Hrithik Roshan, who paid Rs 15 crore last year, had no releases in 2007 though his endorsement list has grown longer. Aamir Khan, who paid Rs 6 crore last year, released only one film, Taare Zameen Par , and is known to have taken the distribution rights as part of his remuneration. He has paid advance taxes worth Rs 3 crore.

While Amitabh Bachchan paid Rs 8 crore in income tax last year, his advance tax payment until December 15, 2007 was only Rs 1.8 crore. Bachchan, who is said to have upped his fee in 2008, is no more among the highest paid actors but his endorsement roster is still a blue-chip one.

Among those who have paid a high advance tax this fiscal are Akshay Kumar (Rs 7 crore, although there have been media reports in the recent about the actor paying tax of Rs 26 crore) and Himesh Reshammiya (Rs 2.5 crore). The singer charges Rs 5.5 crore as a composer and actor. Abhishek Bachchan has paid Rs 3.7 crore (much higher than his returns the previous year) while his wife Aishwarya Rai has paid Rs 1.6 crore. Close behind Rai is actor Kareena Kapoor with Rs 1 crore in advance tax.

On the corporate entertainment front, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Pvt Ltd paid advance taxes worth Rs 70 crore. They have done the maximum buying of films in 2007 including hits like Om Shanti Om and Taare Zameen Par . Hindustan Thompson was next (Rs 6 crore) followed by Balaji Telefilms (Rs 4.5 crore), Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies (Rs 3 crore) and Amitabh Bachchan’s company AB Corporation (Rs 2.4 crore).

Eros Entertainment, which bought the worldwide distribution rights of Om Shanti Om for a whopping Rs 70 crore from Shah Rukh Khan, had deducted Rs 7 crore in tax deducted at source in this transaction alone.

TNN

KJo’s Khan to begin this August

Karan Johar’s next film My Name is Khan, is finally expected to go on the floors in August this year.

The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead. Post-marriage and motherhood, this will be Kajol’s third film. After her comeback with Kunal Kohli’s Fanaa, Karan has been very keen to work with his favourite actress.

A source says, "The film revolves around the relationship of a husband and wife and what happens between them post 9/11. A bulk of the filming will take place in the US. Since most of the film will be shot on locales in and around UK, it remains to be seen whether Kajol will take up the project. The actress has always maintained that she does not like to be away from her daughter for too long. Currently, the actress is busy with her home production U Me Aur Hum." Following the success of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kajol took a sabbatical from movies. This is the only film that SRK has signed for the year and will be putting his entire attention on it after his other releases.

Deccan

Goa was the place to be this big New Year

Everyone who was someone was there. And guess who else was letting his hair down there – King Khan! SRK was chilling out in Goa too.

But while his wife Gauri was spotted at a couple of parties, SRK was conspicuous by his absence.

It turns out that Shah Rukh didn’t want to attend many parties, but spend quality time with his children.

So he sat down to play video games with his son Aryan and daughter Suhana. But while SRK missed all the parties, there were others who painted the town red on New Year eve.

Mehr and Arjun Ramplal, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Rohit Bal and Vijay Mallya were also seen chill-axing at the the party hot spot. But as always, Mallya did host the most happening do of the evening.

Times Of India

SRK and Aamir together!

Khans are well known for ruling the Tinsel-town since ages now. Any Bollywood celebration without their presence is incomplete. Of late, the three most celebrated Khans, Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman were seen at the lavish 15th anniversary celebration of the Zee Network at Taj Lands End on Saturday, January 5. Also, present at the occasion was the ever sizzling Rekha.

The above picture shows the two Khans- Aamir and Shah Rukh- in a very cheerful mood, probably congratulating each other for the success of their respective films released last year. Apparently, Aamir Khan had messaged SRK to fix a date to watch Taare Zameen Par. Nevertheless, Shah Rukh has promised to watch the film with his kids, now is he a true star or what! Appreciating other’s work was a quality he always possessed.

With the presence of the biggies of Bollywood, the Zee Networks party surely turned out to be a big event.

Image Courtesy: Daily News and Analysis

SRK's 'Dreamz Unlimited' wants Advertisement Oasis

In the year 2007, Bollywood's global superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, gave the film industry its two biggest hits, the 86 crore OM SHANTI OM, and the 65 crore CHAK DE! INDIA.

Apart from film production, one of Shah Rukh's company, 'Red Chillies Entertainment' has been actively involved in animation and SFX/VFX, and a good account of that was seen in OM SHANTI OM. King Khan's other venture, 'Dreamz Unlimited', is now attempting to venture into other areas as well.

As per DMC (Delhi Municipal Corporation) sources, SRK's 'Dreamz Unlimited' has envisaged a keen interest in being a part of the corporation's extravagant 500-crore project, Advertisement Oasis. The officials concerned have confirmed that they have received a proposal in this regard from Shah Rukh Khan's company.

While the offer is still being evaluated, Delhi Municipal Corporation is looking for 3.5 acres of prime location for its ambitious advertisement hub project.

Well, we feel that DMC should grab the offer with both the hands because anything that SRK touches these days, turns to gold!

Abid, Bollywood Trade News Network

'CDI' title track is song of year: NDTV poll

The title track of CHAK DE INDIA has been adjudged the song of the year in the annual year-end poll conducted by NDTV. The award was handed out in a glittering ceremony and was received by Sanjeev Kohli, CEO and Director, Yash Raj Films, Shimit Amin, director of the film and Salim Merchant, music director.

Taran Adarsh, IndiaFM

'Bhootnath' brings Bachchan, Shah Rukh together

MUMBAI (Reuters) - There were no sparks flying when Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan met on the sets of "Bhootnath," says the film's producer.

The Bollywood stars, portrayed by the media as locked in a popularity battle, share screen space in the film which sees Bachchan playing a friendly ghost.

"They bonded big time on the sets and atmosphere was very cordial," says Ravi Chopra. "They spoke regularly during filming and even played Trivial Pursuit together."

For years, India's celebrity-obsessed media has pitted the two against each other comparing their acting, star power, fan following and box office fortunes.

Bachchan and Khan have largely avoided commenting but they have occasionally taken subtle digs at each other.

But Chopra says reports of a rift are mere speculation.

"People have to see them together. They are very friendly," he said.

"Bhootnath", directed by Vivek Sharma, will see the two superstars working together for the first time since "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" in 2006.

"The film is about a beautiful relationship between a child and the grandfather," Chopra said. "Bachchan plays the grandfather who is also a ghost and Shah Rukh plays the father who triggers the climax."

The producer said 65-year-old Bachchan is the USP of the film since he hogs maximum screen space.

"Bhootnath" is set to release on April 11.

Shahrukh interested in MCD project

New Delhi (PTI): Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan's company has evinced interest in 'Advertisement Oasis', a Rs 500 crore dream project of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

Khan's company, Dreamz Unlimited, had approached the civic body some time back showing interest in the project -- an advertisement park and launch pad for products by blending technology and Bollywood glitz, a senior MCD official said.

"Khan's company approached us. But we told them to compete in the tender process," the official added.

The park will have virtual screens floating in air, amphi-theatre screening advertisements, shopping arcades and food courts.

The facility will come up in a three-and-half acre plot here.

"It can be used for launching products also and once it is operationalised, we believe it will augment our revenue," the official said.

The Hindu

No haircut for Shah Rukh Khan !

Dulha Mil Gaya, featuring Sushmita Sen and Fardeen Khan, is in doldrums. Apparently, Shah Rukh Khan, who makes a special appearance in the film, is reluctant to chop his long mane. Khan, who has already shot for a few days in a cropped haircut, cannot resume shooting till he goes back to his previous cropped look. This has led to an unexpected delay while the desperate producer Viveck Vaswani is trying hard to convince good friend Shah Rukh to head to the barber's shop.

Our source says, "The film is held up because of a disagreement over Shah Rukh's look. Viveck wants SRK to go back to his usual look sans ponytail, but the actor is not in a mood to cut his hair. His long hair has become a rage of sorts."

In circles where it really matters, the buzz is that Shah Rukh attaches more importance to Ravi Chopra's production, Bhootnath and therefore, is unable to give out dates for Dulha Mil Gaya. A source close to the actor informs, "SRK wants to complete Bhootnath first. It is high on his priority list and hence, he has been delaying Dulha Mil Gaya. Almost eight days of shooting are still left."

When quizzed about it, producer Viveck Vaswani confirms that portions featuring Shah Rukh are yet to be shot. He says, "We are yet to complete shooting with Shah Rukh."

Is Shah Rukh expected to do away with his ponytail in to maintain the continuity of the film? Viveck reacts, "Why are you questioning me about this? I myself haven't figured that out."

Ask him about SRK's obvious preference for Bhootnath over Dulha Mil Gaya, Viveck says, "SRK had signed Bhootnath much before Dulha Mil Gaya. So it is only obvious that he will concentrate on finishing it before Dulha Mil Gaya."

Shah Rukh Khan was unavailable for comment.

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