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I didn’t want to be poor, says Shahrukh Khan

  ​ Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan has been ruling the industry for so long that it seems he always had it all — fame, money and success. However, in a recent interaction with around 800 management students, SRK recalled his early days and made some honest confessions about his struggle in life. "I am really scared of failures. Coming from a lower-middle class family, I saw a lot of failure," said the 47-year-old actor, getting all nostalgic, reported the   Hindustan Times . "At a certain juncture of my life, I was thrown out on the road because we could not pay rent. Poverty instills fear, stress and sometimes depression." "I saw my parents going through it. After I lost my dad at an early age, I equated poverty to failure. I just didn't want to be poor," he added. Shahrukh stressed on the fact that his strained childhood pushed him to make an extra effort in life. "I signed films for the fear of poverty more than creati

Shah Rukh Khan, 9 actresses mark Yash Chopra's 81st birth anniversary

A tribute to late Yash Chopra on his 81st birth anniversary was star-studded, with nine actresses - Rekha, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla, Rani Mukherjee, Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma and Parineeti Chopra participating along with Shah Rukh Khan. The event was organised by his widow, Pamela Chopra. The event kick-started with Anushka Sharma walking the ramp as she paid tribute to late Nargis Dutt. Anushka donned a black sari with red bindi, while Parineeti Chopra, dressed in a heavy red ghagra choli, paid tribute to Madhubala . The third actress was the evergreen beauty Rekha who walked the ramp in an elegant sari, while Sridevi, who is always remembered as the "Chandni" girl, donned a white semi ghagra sari with silver work all over and heavy jewelry. Juhi wore a white and red semi chiffon ghagra, while Madhuri wore a transparent black saree with sleeveless blouse. The outfits donned by the models and actresses were a blend of vibrant colors, se

SRK's new look for 'Happy New Year'

It seemed appropriate that when Shah Rukh Khan was invited to speak on  the heavy  topic of 'The role of courage in success', he turned up with a white streak in his hair! His speech for the All India Management Association was anything but heavy, though it was wise, and it looked appropriate that he was dispensing life gyaan in greying hair.  Someone finally asked him about that mystifying white streak. "I'm shooting for Happy New Year, for which my hair is dyed. I'm still in the process, and hopefully, everyone will like it," he said. Now we know - SRK  ne dhoop mein baal safed nahin kiye hain" Source:  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/SRKs-new-look-for-Happy-New-Year/articleshow/23163312.cms

Indian films return to Egypt after 25 years

A still from the movie Chennai Express Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster Chennai Express is all set for a trip to Egypt this October thus marking the return of Bollywood in the country after a gap of 25 years. The Indian Embassy yesterday announced the return of Indian movies to Egyptian theatres from October this year. United Motion Pictures, facilitated by Gaurang Films and the Indian Embassy in Cairo, will bring to Egyptian audiences their much loved Indian actors and actresses on the big screen. Chennai Express , starring Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone will hit Egyptian theatres in Cairo and Alexandria starting October 2. In the initial run, the movie will run in 8

Screen Survey 2013, Shah Rukh Khan at No. 2

Shah Rukh Khan continues to hold fort at second position as one of the biggest brands in Bollywood, even as his films go on a record breaking express at the box-office. If there's Amitabh Bachchan, can Shah Rukh Khan be far behind? The names of Bollywood's two most iconic actors are often taken in the same breath. According to the survey, 14 per cent feel that Shah Rukh khan has the biggest brand value as an actor after Amitabh Bachchan in Screen Survey 2013. Instrumental in making Bollywood brand conscious in the late 90s, his audience have no doubt about what makes this one-time television sensation tick on the big screen! What sets Brand shah Rukh Khan apart from the rest, according to the survey, are qualities like being Articulate (18%), Passionate (16%), Intelligence (10%), Hardworking (9%) and Fitness (8%). He also scores high on Wit (7%) among the actors. They also see a streak of the Maverick (2%) in him. His audience also recognise in the actor an astute b

Success just happens: Shah Rukh Khan at AIMA convention

  Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan Photo: Reuters "Successful people are never able to pinpoint what made them successful," summed up Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the 40th National Management Convention organised by the All India Management Association (AIMA) in New Delhi. Khan was speaking on 'The Role of Courage in Success'. A candid Khan confessed that he wasn't good at giving a discourse on success. "What can I say about success that all of you already don't know," he said. "We don't acquire wisdom from success and that's why it can't be passed on to others. Success just happens." Indeed, talking about success, Khan asserted, is a waste of time. "Let me tell you honestly that I happened to become what I did because I am very scared. I don't want to succeed as much as I do not want to fail." The actor kept the audien

I am scared of coming second: Shah Rukh Khan

A relentless worker that he is, Shah Rukh Khan often goes the extra mile to achieve success as he fears losing the top position. The 47-year-old superstar, whose last release 'Chennai Express' is one of the highest grossers at the box-office till date, said he is constantly working hard to sustain his place in the industry. "I am scared of losing. I am scared of coming second. I am scared of not making it big. So, I have such a fear of failure that I work harder when even I don't need to. I work longer when I don't have to." "I never rest on my laurels because I feel that this will be taken away one day. I have this fear that if I don't work hard enough I will lose what I have attained and not be able to continue to do so. I don't have blood pressure neither I am a heart victim but I need to just work hard," he said on the sidelines of 40th National Management Convention by All India Management Association (AIMA).

SRK, Poonam Pandey, Rakhi Sawant at a party

  ​Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/srk-poonam-pandey-rakhi-sawant-at-a-party/3478-1.html ​

Shah Rukh Khan to walk the ramp for Yash Chopra tribute

  SRK is the only male actor who will walk the ramp as a tribute to Yash Chopra Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will join Yash Chopra's heroines Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit and Katrina Kaif on the ramp in a special tribute to the late filmmaker.  SRK is the only male actor who will walk the ramp with other actresses on Chopra's 81st birthday on September 27. The function is being organised by Chopra's wife Pamela. Shah Rukh, who teamed up with Chopra on his last four films  Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zara  and  Jab Tak Hai Jaan , had interviewed the director last year on his 80th birthday. "Pamela ji  requested Shah Rukh Khan to be part of this tribute to Yash ji  and he happily agreed to walk with all the divas as part of the grand finale," Rafiq Gangjee, the official spokesperson of Yash Raj Films said. Pamela plans to celebrate Chopra's birthday in grand manner every year. The veteran filmmaker died last year on October 21. ​Source: ​ ht

Meet 'Zombie' Shah Rukh Khan!

  ​Find out why 'Happy New Year' co-stars SRK and Boman Irani got that label! Boman Irani and Shah Rukh Khan in the FIFA zombie zone! Boman Irani and Shah Rukh Khan in the FIFA zombie zone! picture: Farah Khan's Twitter Guys love their videogames, no matter what age they are! Take Shah Rukh Khan and Boman Irani, so engrossed in their play that they looked like zombies to their 'Happy New Year' director Farah Khan! Farah tweeted this pic of SRK and Boman, "Meet the 2 zombies @iamsrk n @bomanirani playing Fifa every waking moment.." Ha, cute!  SRK, of course, has a whole lot of love for his 'Happy New Year' team and for Dubai! He'd flown down to Mumbai on a short visit but returned to the sets of Farah Khan's 'Happy New Year' in Dubai though he had completed his part of the shoot! "Back to Dubai...short visit to Mumbai...touch and go. Shoot coming to an end...another dream's first schedule wrapping up soon,"

Anniversary Preview: Team Red Chillies Entertainment With Team BOI

Shah Rukh Khan, Venky Mysore, Blesson Oommen, Karuna Badwal, Keitan Yadav, Harry Hingorani and Shailja Gupta in conversation with team BOI        Source: http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/anniversary-preview-team-red-chillies-entertainment-with-team-boi/

Shah Rukh is 'Khan' among young Uzbeks

The popularity of Raj Kapoor in former Soviet republics notwithstanding, young Uzbeks swear by Shah Rukh Khan when it comes to present-day Bollywood. "I loved Shah Rukh Khan in 'Don 2' and 'My Name is Khan'. I have watched these films many times," says Bekzod, a guest relation officer at Hotel Miran International here. "Now I want to see his 'Chennai Express'," Bekzod told PTI. Bekzod's colleague Ismoil Umarhodjaev also is a Shah Rukh fan. "I have seen almost all his movies. I love his dialogue delivery style," says Ismoil as he uttered the famous "K-k-Kiran" dialogue from "Darr". He also likes movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Another Shah Rukh follower is Utkur, a young guide and interpreter. "He is the real Khan," he says. Film enthusiasts like them in Uzbekistan get DVDs of Bollywood movies dubbed in the local language. Many shops and households in Uzbekistan carry posters

Shah Rukh Khan fulfills blind fan’s 8-year old wish!

  ​ King Khan is always ready to strike a pose or shake a leg with his admirers. After the recent success of   Chennai Express   which broke all records at the Box Office,   SRK   has proved it once again that he's the badshah of Bollywood. Recently, Shahrukh fulfilled the wishes of a blind fan. According to a report in Lehren, a video news magazine, SRK's Swiss fan Caroline lost her eyesight in 2005 and she had a long standing wish to meet King Khan. And her wish seems to have come true when he was in UK to attend a wedding. He met Caroline and struck a pose with her. Caroline responded by saying that she found SRK's energy very positive. Seems like this fan's eight year old wish finally came true. Watch: SRK fulfills blind fan's 8 year wish! ​source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-22/news-interviews/42272899_1_srk-fan-king-khan

Rush Hour director wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan

Tweets that he is a huge fan of the king of Bollywood American director-producer Brett Ratner has expressed a desire to work with Shah Rukh Khan. The director, who is known for films like the Rush Hour series and X-Men: The Last Stand also confessed on Twitter that he is a big fan of the Bollywood badshah.  His post read, "@iamsrk I would love to work with you one day!! Big fan!!!"  The admiration, it seems is mutual as Shah Rukh promptly replied back, tweeting, "@BrettRatner would be my honour. I am an avid follower of ur work & a huge fan of ur films. Would love to come & see u work on sets one day."  The director known for his adrenalin-pumping action flicks had his first brush with Bollywood when he worked on a remixed English version of Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer Kites. If the tweets are anything to go by, we might soon get to see Shah Rukh Khan in a Brett Ratner movie next. Source:  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entert

Special Tribute Song for Shah Rukh Khan from the fans in Dubai!

Shah Rukh Khan is of course a huge star all over the world and during his recent trip to Dubai to film for Farah Khan's Happy New Year he made big splash with all his fans there. We have something special for you! A tribute song to the King! This is a special version of Lungi Dance by Rob n Rj Anup @ Radio Mirchi UAE. Sung and Produced by Rob Harry, the lyrics and Video are by Rj Anupdance They say on the video page, "Since SRK dedicated a Lungi Dance to Rajnikanth being his Fan. We now have a dedication from SRK Fans to SRK – Rahul Dance, Raj Dance" Check it out because all you SRK fans you can't miss this chance!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkwpmhGQDYc ​​ Source:  http://bollyspice.com/68308/special-tribute-song-shah-rukh-khan-fans-dubai

Shah Rukh Khan blocks 2014 Diwali

Shah Rukh Khan is doing all he can to make sure that lady luck shining on him currently continues to do so with his next film too. If reports are to be believed, the 'Chennai Express' star has already sought to block next year`s Diwali dates for the release of 'Happy New Year'. If the buzz going around is to be believed, the Farah Khan's next directorial will follow the footsteps of 'Om Shanti Om' and release in the holiday slot. Shah Rukh and Farah come together after a much publicised spat and the anticipation about their next only rises with time. This is Khan's third movie with the choreographer-turned-director and so far they have proven to be a hit making pair.  This year, Eid has indeed proven to be very auspicious for Shah Rukh, and his film 'Chennai Express' has broken all records so far at the Box Office, already raking in more than Rs 200 crores.  However, Salman Khan has booked the dates for Eid next year for 'Kick'

Shah Rukh Khan resumes shooting 'Happy New Year'

  Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is back on the sets of his upcoming film 'Happy New Year' in Dubai. The 47-year-old, who was on a short trip to Mumbai, quickly resumed the shooting of the Farah Khan directed movie which also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Boman Irani. "Back to Dubai... Short visit to Mumbai... Touch and go. Shoot coming to an end... Another dream's first schedule wrapping soon," Shah Rukh Khan tweeted. "Happy New Year" is Farah's third film with SRK post "Main Hoon Naa" and "Om Shanti Om". Source:  http://www.indianexpress.com/news/shah-rukh-khan-resumes-shooting-happy-new-year/1172659/

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone ice-skate in Dubai

http://www.indianexpress.com/picture-gallery/shah-rukh-khan-deepika-padukone-iceskate-in-dubai/3337-1.html   ​ Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone are having a blast shooting for their next flick Happy New Year in Dubai. The two enjoyed ice skating in the city during their small break. ​

Dubai is integral to Shahrukh Khan’s 'Happy New Year'

  Shahrukh Khan says Dubai is like his second home and also an integral part of his next film   Happy New Year   with director Farah Khan.   Filmmaker   Farah Khan , who is shooting in Dubai for   Happy New Year , Thursday said the city is not only a location, but a character in the film.   "We haven't chosen Dubai to shoot the film... it is Dubai that has chosen us. Dubai is an integral part in the film. Dubai is a character in the film and not just a city. It's a beautiful location and the culture you have here, it is not there anywhere else," Farah Khan told reporters during a press conference here.   The conference was to announce collaboration with Dubai Film and TV Commission and other Dubai government entities to simplify the entire filmmaking process.   On his part, Shahrukh Khan said: "Dubai is my second home... I enjoy the most here with my children. It was my dream to shoot for a film here and I am glad we are shooting here."  

Shah Rukh Khan spends 'beautiful night' in the arms of his son

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has had a busy few months - first he was shooting round the clock for Chennai Express, then it was film's heavy duty promotions and now he has begun shooting for   Happy New Year . But whenever the superstar gets time he loves to spend it with his family. The actor, who has just wrapped up the first schedule of Happy New Year in Dubai, was in London for a wedding and there he got time to spend with his elder son Aryan. "I imagine I have waited for a thousand suns to rise by watching them set. A beautiful nite having slept in the arms of my lovely son," tweeted the superstar, whose recent release has earned a whopping Rs 200 crore. Shah Rukh Khan has two sons - 16 year-old Aryan and a few months old AbRam. Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri had a baby boy surrogacy on May 27 at 34 weeks of pregnancy. Shah Rukh Khan is known to be a very possessive and protective father. The actor always tweets about his chil

How to handle Deepika, Shah Rukh, Abhishek: Dubai fans show the way in Happy New Year

Dubai crowd impresses director Farah Khan during 'Happy New Year' shoot Dubai responded and how! A call from Bollywood director Farah Khan asking Dubai's aspiring actors to join her team of 'Happy New Year' was answered with hundreds of applications. A blockbuster in the making, 'Happy New Year' (HNY) wanted extras for their shoot at the Atlantis which kicked off on September 1. Dubai was not willing to miss this chance of a lifetime to star in a Shah Rukh Khan film — featuring Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani and many other names to reckon with in the Indian film industry. And the director Farah Khan seems super satisfied with the Dubai crowd. She showed her gratitude with a tweet: "What a Fantastic crowd in dubai.. shoots with us all day without a complaint n without hassling any actor..Thank u!" The Dolphin Bay and the pristine beach at the Atlantis have been zeroed in on by Farah. The rest of the shoot wi

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone join Happy New Year shoot today

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his   Chennai Express   co-star Deepika Padukone are all set to weave their magic again in director Farah Khan's   Happy New Year . The hit couple has reached Dubai to join other cast members – Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood and Boman Irani - who have been shooting for the film from September 1. After a month-long endless promotions for   Chennai Express , Shah Rukh Khan is back to shoot for his new film. Shah Rukh Khan was spotted at the Dubai airport on September 1. Earlier, the film's schedule had to be postponed due to Shah Rukh Khan's shoulder injury. Meanwhile, 'Bollywood's Reigning Queen', Deepika Padukone is back from a well deserved family vacation. Deepika Padukone, who was missing from most of the promotions of   Chennai Express   had taken time off for a family vacation in Europe. The actress, who has had a successful run at the box office this year with   Race 2, Yeh Jawaani Ha