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Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood Phenomenon, to Host Indian Live Version of Simon Cowell's 'Got Talent'; World's Second Richest Actor After Jerry Seinfeld Looking for India's Happiest Dancer

Shah Rukh Khan, the second richest actor in the world after Jerry Seinfeld, will host "Got Talent World Stage Live," an extension of the Simon Cowell "Got Talent" TV franchise. The live event will be held on Dec. 6, at Mumbai's Andheri sports complex. In statement, Shah Rukh Khan said "Performing arts is a pure act of passion and love. I am glad to associate with Got Talent World Stage as a host. I am sure that we will get to witness some extraordinary talent." Simon Cowell added, "The Got Talent format has uncovered some incredible stars around the world, and this is a great celebration of Indian and international artists." Khan will host the live event, which will showcase 10 Indian and international talents like popular illusionist Darcy Oake. The event will be broadcast on Colors. Colors CEO Raj Nayak said "We have been associated with the Got Talent franchise for over six years now, which has not only witnessed the successful India...

Shah Rukh Khan: Any film I star in will become bigger

Superstar  Shah Rukh Khan  has had a tryst with off-beat films with 'Maya Memsaab', 'Swades', 'Chak De! India', but does not understand the concept of this genre as he feels his presence can turn any unconventional film into a mainstream money-spinner. The 48-year-old actor, best known for his romantic hero act in films, said he did take a few risks with his movies but since he is such a big star, his experimental films also find audience. "What is an off-beat film? You put me in an off-beat film and it will become on-beat. Like 'Chak De! India' was an off-beat film and it did really well money wise. It is the biggest success of my career," Shah Rukh told PTI. "I think any film that I am part of will become bigger than it was meant to be as I am big movie star. Even if it is an off-beat movie, people will watch it and so it will become on-beat. I did 'Maya Memsaab', 'Oh Darling Yeh Hai India', 'Darr', 'Baazigar...

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone make waves in US, even gift Harley-Davidson motorcycle

Shah Rukh Khan along with Bollywood A-listers Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora Khan and Farah Khan mesmerized the thousands of South Asians through their scintillating performance in a suburb of the American Capital last night. Dancing to the tune of popular Bollywood numbers, the top Indian stars led by the Shah Rukh Khan himself, created a personal bond with the thousands of people attending their show by interacting with them. In fact, towards the end of the show, Shah Rukh Khan gifted one of the attending couple -- wife an Afghan American and husband an American – a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. "This is the best day of my life," Najira, an Afghan American, said after she and her husband Jimmy was invited on to the stage by Shah Rukh Khan for live interaction. "I have never dreamt in my life that I would meet my super star Shah Rukh Khan," Najira said. This was for the first time in 10 years that Shah Rukh Khan was performing live in the US capit...

'SLAM! The Tour!': 'Happy New Year' Stars Shah Rukh, Deepika Set the Stage on Fire

Touted as the biggest Bollywood extravaganza, Shah Rukh Khan's 'SLAM! The Tour' has so far received an overwhelming response from live audiences. The tour, which kick-started its journey on 19 September at the Toyota Center, Houston, has successfully set high standards for film promotions. The first stop was followed by some crackling performances by the "Happy New Year" lead cast in Continental Arena, New Jersey, and Washington DC on Sunday. Performing at the dance tour are: Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora Khan, Farah Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood, Vivaan Shah, Kanika Kapoor and Yo Yo Honey Singh. According to an  India Today  report, while the 48-year-old superstar charmed his fans by dancing to some of his hit numbers ("Chammak Challo", "Kaali Kaali Aankhe", and "Suraj Hua Maddham"), Irani-Farah reportedly put a hilarious act, which reflected their amazing chemistry in "Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi". ...

Shah Rukh Khan gives fans luxury bikes on US tour

Shah Rukh Khan gives fans luxury bikes on US tour Khan made his entry to the stage by aerial cable, before dancing to some of his biggest hits including 'Chammak Challo', 'Kaali Kaali Aankhen' and 'Suraj Hua Maddham'. Khan also performed the track 'Satrangi Re' with Deepika Padukone, for the first time ever in front of a live audience. The actor is currently taking part in  Slam! The Tour  with Farah Khan, Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood, Vivaan Shah and singers Kanika Kapoor and Yo Yo Honey Singh. Having performed at the Toyota Centre in Houston and Continental Arena in New Jersey on September 18 and 20, the tour continues onto Washington DC (September 21), Chicago (September 26), Vancouver (September 27) and San Jose (September 28).  They will also  perform at The O2 in London  in October. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainments and distributed by Yash Raj Films worldwide,  Happy New Year  will release th...

SRK mesmerises Washington audience with brilliant performance

Shah Rukh Khan along with popular Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora Khan and Farah Khan mesmerized the thousands of South Asians through their scintillating performance in a suburb of the American Capital last night. Dancing to the tune of popular Bollywood numbers, the top Indian stars led by the Shah Rukh himself, created a personal bond with the thousands of people attending their show by interacting with them. Towards the end of the show, Khan gifted one of the attending couple - wife an Afghan American and husband an American - a Harley-Davidson motor cycle. "This is the best day of my life," Najira, an Afghan American, told  PTI  after she and her husband Jimmy was invited on to the stage by Shah Rukh for live interaction. "I have never dreamt in my life that I would meet my super star Shah Rukh Khan," Najira said. This was for the first time in 10 years that Shah Rukh was performing live in the US Capital, which attracted seve...

Shah Rukh Khan Paid Rs 6.84 Lakh For Mughal-E-Azam Posters

Shah Rukh Khan likes to live king size and makes film on bigger canvas every year. But he has other pursuits as well which are equally extravagant. The King Khan recently bought two original posters of Mughal-E-Azam for Rs. 6.84 lakh. Like every years, Osian's conducted this auction of rare Bollywood memorabilia that fetched the auction company nearly Rs. 55.6 lakh. Apart from the Mughal-E-Azam posters, the Pyaar Hua Iqrar Hua moment captured in a painting by Arpana Caur with Raj Kapoor and Nargis housed under an umbrella went for 7.5 lakh, highest in the lot. The Dilip Kumar-Meena Kumari embrace standee of Yahudi went for Rs. 4.8 lakh. The patrons were more interested in laying their hands on items focusing on legends like Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand apart from Nargis, Meena Kumari and Madhubala. It almost created a frenzy at the auction. The Ganga Jamuna artwork signed and inscribed by Dilip Kumar sold for 2.16 lakh and a six-sheeter poster of Mother India fetched 2.52 ...