King SRK'S Tribute to King of Pop

Michael Jackson has influenced Bollywood for decades now. From his signature moves to his singing, he has inspired everyone from musicians to technicians.

Now, Bollywood unites to pay a heartfelt tribute to the King of Pop in a video, which will be aired on Michael Jackson’s birthday on August 29. The initiative has been taken by Shah Rukh Khan himself.

Vishal Dadlani confirmed the story and said, “The song is titled, We lived in his world.”

Our source said, “Shah Rukh Khan is a huge fan of the late Michael Jackson and when the creative heads in Red Chilles pitched the idea, he loved it. He had cried when he learnt about MJ’s death. He was also supposed to attend one of the London concerts which never happened. So, the idea was finalised and they decided to make a music video as a tribute. The best talent for the song was Vishal of the Vishal-Shekhar duo. Vishal is a huge fan too and he was in shock for days when he learnt about MJ’s death.

He has written this passionate song and it has been composed by Vishal-Shekhar. They are also the performers in the video with singers Kay Kay, Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Goshal, among others. The video will have heartfelt messages by top stars like SRK, Hrithik Roshan, Prabhu Deva, Shahid Kapoor, Harman Baweja, Yuvraj Singh, Katrina Kaif, Kangna Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra, among others. The video, currently being shot, is directed by Samar Khan.”

The source further said, “None of the people associated with the video has charged a penny and it’s their love for the legendary singer that has brought them together. It’s been shot in low lighting and has a unique mood. The video will be aired on all the leading channels on August 29, MJ’s birthday. The song has been choreographed by Remo.”

Samar Khan remained unavailable for comment.

I don't believe in VIP culture, says SRK

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan spoke about his detention at the US airport and denied that it was a publicity stunt for his upcoming movie My Name Is Khan.

Shah Rukh said it was an unpleasant experience and he would never do something like this for publicity.

Here is an excerpt of the interview -

Rajdeep Sardesai: Critics are saying that Shah Rukh Khan’s detention in America has been hyped by Shah Rukh himself and it is a publicity stunt for the upcoming film My Name Is Khan. How do you react to that?

Shah Rukh Khan: As a matter of fact my film is coming much later, there are still some eight to nine months to go and we normally don’t start promotion of the movie this early. Moreover, it is not very positive when someone asks you for vouching for you to enter someone’s country. Though I don’t want to say this word, I would say it is a bit disrespectful.

Rajdeep Sardesai: People are detained and questioned in American airports post 9/11, this is a regular practice there. Then why should suddenly Shah Rukh Khan take it as a personal upfront? Was it that how can you detain me, I am Shah Rukh Khan?

Shah Rukh Khan: No, I am very humble about what I am. I may talk about myself when I talk about my films otherwise I am very humble. I am very scared of rules and therefore always abide by them. Like everyone even I had those instances when I have been subjected to very thorough special security checking.

Rajdeep Sardesai: The problem perhaps in India is that our security system is not tough enough. We still work on VIP system where a Shah Rukh Khan or a big politician can easily walk through an airport without being checked.

Shah Rukh Khan: Whenever I am flying I always stand in queues and make my children do the same.

Rajdeep Sardesai: You don’t believe in VIP culture?

Shah Rukh Khan: No, I never called anyone asking please get me inside faster. I have not done that even in a night club. Even in India I don’t believe in saying ‘don’t you know who I am’ when I am asked for my identification.

Rajdeep Sardesai: When you were detained at the US airport you never said to the officers there that ‘don’t you know who I am’?

Shah Rukh Khan: If you have to say that then I think you are not known enough. I’ll die before saying that.

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´My Name Is Khan´ Last Schedule From Tomorrow!

That the net is becoming the most powerful and effective medium to keep in touch with fans and well wishers, is becoming clearer by the day!

The latest example is that of Karan Johar, who informed a couple of days back about the last shooting schedule of his upcoming Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol starrer, 'My Name Is Khan', from today.

However, as per Karan's latest tweet, he will now be shooting from tomorrow (21st August)in Bombay, and expressed his happiness at being able to get the luxury of one extra day for preparation.

Here's wishing Karan the best!

This kind of publicity won't help our film: Karan Johar

Recently, SRK was detained in the US and it was called a publicity stunt for My Name is Khan. Karan says, "I am appalled that people are calling it a publicity stunt! The film is releasing early next year, so how does it make sense to publicize it from now?

I think people who are insinuating that it's a publicity stunt lack the intelligence and vision to back their statement. And am I powerful enough to get the US security to help me promote my film? I have gone through three emotions - shock, indifference and amusement.

This kind of publicity won't help our film. MNIK is about the protagonist Rizwan Khan (Shah rukh) and we are trying to build that character. It's not about Shah Rukh's detainment. Lastly, Shah Rukh, Kajol and Dharma Productions don't need to resort to such tools to promote their film. I feel sorry for such people who think it's a stunt. God bless such people."

Amar Singh, get mentally well: SRK

It has been big news for the whole nation on the day when all the Indians were celebrating the India's 62nd Independence Day on 15th August since the "King Khan" of Bollywood Shahrukh Khan who has been detained by US airport authorities for at least 90 minutes when he was there to perform in a 2- days concert in behalf of India's Independence Day at Chicago.

A source said that reacting to the issue, Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh said, "Why Shahrukh Khan is unnecessarily blowing the matter out of the proportions." Singh said that he (Shahrukh Khan) was trying to hype his forthcoming flick "My Name is Khan".

Amar Singh also stated that when the former President of India "Dr. Abdul Kalam" didn't complaint about the same incident happened to him then why SRK is doing.

As the sources revealed, Shahrukh Khan replied sarcastically this question to Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh in a press conference held at his villa Mannat lawns today late noon, "I thought Amar Singhji is unwell. Is he back to Mumbai and has he got better now and making such statement? I think he is in Singapore and still not well and I am praying for his speedy recovery. I hope that he recovers soon with a healthy body and strong mind."

The grudges between SRK and Amar Singh's started when Shahrukh Khan commented about Samajwadi Party leader in his presence at a Film Awards function night for which Singh's supporters had created a riot outside SRK's house Mannat.

At a press conference, SRK also stated that the detention issue wasn't for the publicity for his forthcoming flick "My Name is Khan" and he didn't need publicity.

In Pics: Shahrukh Khan clarifies about his airport controversy

No more USA for SRK

Guess what a producer has done after the entire Newark airport episode

Shah Rukh Khan was frisked at the Newark airport and we have been hearing about it ever since. The media has spoken about it. SRK's friends and ex-friends have spoken about it. Cricketers have given their opinion. And even the Governor of California, Mr Arnold Schwarzenegger has invited Khan for dinner at Washington DC. So I was really not surprised when I heard this one.

Apparently, producer Viveck Vaswani has taken the entire episode to heart and cancelled the premiere of his SRK starrer film Dulha Mil Gaya in the US.

What however shocked me was when I heard about the new destination chosen by Vaswani for the King Khan. A little birdie tells me, the producer has now decided to hold the premiere of his film in Trinidad. The film is set for a November 13 release.

But then there's a reason behind choosing that particular destination. In the film, Shah Rukh Khan plays the role of a businessman based out of... TRINIDAD! He has been paired with his Main Hoon Na co-star Sushmita Sen in the film. The film is about the SRK-Sush and another couple played by Fardeen Khan and Tara Sharma. It has been directed by Mudassar Aziz.

Muslim groups protest outside Salman Khan's house

Bollywood actor Salman Khan's comment about Shahrukh Khan's detention did not go well with some Muslim groups and they protested outside Salman Khan's house demanding an apology from the actor. Salman commented that Shahrukh's detention is not a big deal and many people flying to America have to go through such questioning and security process and so there need not to make any hue and cry about the matter.

A few Muslim groups felt Salman's comment about King Khan was insulting. In protest, the Muslim gathered outside Salman's house and demanded apology from the actor. They felt that at this crucial juncture when majority of Muslims are being treated as terrorists in US, Salman should have stand behind Shahrukh forgetting his personal bitterness. They even added that it is a matter of great concern for the entire Muslim community and the two stars need to forget their personal rivalry and come together.

Ironically, they were the same Muslim groups that accused Shahrukh Khan of making an unparliamentary comment against the Prophet in the Time N Style magazine and issue a fatwa.

My deal with Fox Studios is historic: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar dismisses reports that his deal with Fox Star Studios for his forthcoming Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol-starrer is worth $20 million. He says the deal is not about the money, but an attempt to expand the reach of Hindi-language cinema with My Name Is Khan.

"Let me tell you the amount mentioned is nowhere near being a realistic one. The deal between Star Fox Studios, my company Dharma Productions and Red Chillies is an internal matter and can't be discussed in public. What makes this deal so historic is not the money involved, but the attempt to cross the diaspora with a Hindi-language film," Karan said.

He also rubbished reports that Fox is trying to give the Islamic world a positive image in the West by buying My Name Is Khan.

"It's not the politics of the film. It's when the film moves you on a human and emotional level that matters. My Name Is Khan endeavours to do just that. I don't think Fox was swayed by the positive message. It's the human aspect that won them over," he said.

Excerpts from the interview:

You've inked a deal with 20th Century Fox for an astronomical never-heard-of amount of money?
Let me tell you the amount mentioned is nowhere near being a realistic one. The deal between Star Fox Studios, my company and Red Chillies is an internal matter and can't be discussed in public. What makes this deal so historic is not the money involved but the attempt to cross the diaspora with a Hindi-language film My Name Is Khan. We'll reach out in places where Hindi-language films have not gone before.

Why Fox Studios?
The Fox guys read the script and have followed the project. They're close enough to it to know what it's all about. I've shared a comfort zone with them from day one. Both Shah Rukh and I believe they are the best people to handle My Name Is Khan. They have faith in our brand power and content creation. It's not about money. It's all about mutual respect.

Is Fox trying to give the Islamic world a positive image in the West by buying a film about Islamic isolation and the western world?
It's not the politics of the film. It's when the film moves you on a human and emotional level that matters. My Name Is Khan endeavours to do just that. I don't think Fox was swayed by the positive message. It's the human aspect that won them over.

I believe in the emotional content of both my cinema and personal relationships. Look at the longevity of the association between my company Dharma Productions and Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies and you'll see what I mean.

You are adapting Fox's Stepmom. Will there be more such adaptations of American films produced by Fox?
I'd always want to direct original content. But there are young filmmakers in my company who are excited by the idea of adapting films. Siddharth Malhotra, for example, is doing a Hindi version of Stepmom for our company. He's working really hard on it. An adaptation is as difficult as an original film.

What is the final cast of Stepmom?
It's Kajol, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal.

Arnold Schwarzenegger invites SRK

Only in America, as the old and famous saying goes.

In a new twist to the Shah Rukh Khan-Newark Airport controversy, California Governor and Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office has invited him to dinner tonight at Washington DC.

This, after knowing of SRK’s humiliation at the airport and he being made to go through secondary interrogation because he has a common name. An upset SRK had said while leaving the US, “They wanted to know if I know anyone in America.”

Meanwhile, the Bollywood superstar is back in Mumbai. And he is aware of the invitation but he is yet to decide whether he wants to go back to the US so quickly, especially in lieu of the recent treatment meted out to him at Newark Airport. So, the dinner with Arnold stands postponed to September 20. It is not known whether SRK will accept it or not.