My Name is Khan All Set to Woo the Audience

Recently, while hosting the screen awards function in Mumbai Shahid Kapur said to Shahrukh Khan that the title of his movie should have been 'My surname is Khan' and not 'My Name Is Khan' (pun intended). However, this just goes on to show the tremendous hype and expectations from the movie which is scheduled to hit the cinemas worldwide on 12th February 2010. This Bollywood extravaganza directed by Karan Johar witnesses the reuniting of some of the big names like Shahrukh Khan and Kajol after a space of 8 long years. Even Karan Johar is directing a film after Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna which was released way back in 2006. Between this hibernation as a director he went on producing movies, some good and some dubious. So the team has united and their creation will be out on Valentine Week this year.

Karan Johar who is well versed in making love stories (an ardent follower of Yash Chopra) is certainly releasing his film on Valentine week but is also experimenting for the first time with some global and serious issues of terrorism and its aftermath on innocent civilians. To advocate his genuine intentions he has made his favorite actor Shahrukh Khan as his mouthpiece in the name of Rizwan Khan as the protagonist of the movie. Even his selection of a Muslim hero as the central character is a well thought out move as it is the Muslims who have suffered the most since the twin towers collapsed.

The film is a love story at the heart as said by its director with the undercurrent of terrorism and its aftermath, the director and actor were quoted as saying it in the media. The film features Shahrukh as Rizwan who moves to San Francisco with his mother and finds love in Mandira (Kajol). The things change after terror strikes the country and the couple separates. Rizwan thus embarks on a notable journey across the US, inspiring people and initiating a revolution to bring back Mandira. Rizwan also suffers from Asperger syndrome making matters even worse for him. So, people find it quite difficult to understand him.

The director has tried to touch the major issues of the era in this venture and stakes are definitely high with him as he has a long and noteworthy star cast who has their followers all across the globe. So, the film might be all set to register a mega opening but it will be the content and its treatment that will take it to higher levels at world cinema.

Incidentally, current sensation Kareena Kapoor was also considered for the role of Mandira which was subsequently bagged by Kajol as she was the first choice of the director. To play the role of US President, Christopher B. Duncan was chosen as he portrayed US President Barrack Obama earlier on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. To play the role of young Rizwan, Tanay Chheda was chosen as he had done it before as young Jamaal in Slumdog Millionaire and as he is also recognizable among the global audience.

Karan Johar says on the very first day of shooting his cameraman Ravi Chandran said: 'I don't think you've ever shot something like...' So this might be a different Karan Johar that we may see here. Shahrukh Khan may also hope for a national award for his performance, the award which has eluded him so far. This was evident in his words during the promotion when he said "Acting is a higher spiritual experience for me. I would like to believe Khan has been a higher spiritual experience. Whether I get any award for this or not I think I will be evolved and rewarded anyways in my heart, mind and soul. I have a space in my library for a National Award. And I promise you before I finish I'll keep one there or steal one."

Prior to its release, the film has also got into controversy for some comments made by Shahrukh Khan on cricket. But as he once said, we should not mix two things and it is better that way. His point is note worthy and people should just wait and watch for the movie.

The intentions are clear from producer, director and the cast and it is the audience and critics that will decide how successful they have been in their endeavor.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Movie Review Treat For SRK Fans

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is an ordinary love story told extra ordinarily. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi works like magic and only simpers and whimpers towards the last few minutes. The hit team of Aditya Chopra and Shahrukh Khan impress once again. What can really work in Yash Raj films favor is that Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has been done at a low cost, compared to most of its extravaganzas which have flopped mercilessly. Aditya Chopra has underplayed the film without marketing it excessively. So the chances of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi to become one of the biggest 2008 is bright and clear. Treatment wise also, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi impresses. And yes, after Suman-Prem(Maine Pyar Kiya),Raj-Simran(DDLJ), Rahul- Anjali(Kuch Kuch Hota Hai), Aditya and Geet(Jab We Met), we have another hit Jodi...Surinder and Tani!.

Story of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi: 

By a stroke of fate, Surinder, a simple guy in his middle age happens to marry a considerably younger Taani(Anushka Sharma). The geeky Surinder works for Punjab Power Plant, Amritsar and lives an ordinary, unimpressive life, doing dishes, cleaning and cooking all by himself. He does not have the guts to tell his wife Surinder how much he loves her, because he knows his wife detests his loser personality. Surinder's friend Bobby Khosla(Vinay Pathak in yet another fine performance) tells him to go for a make over. At the same time, the oh-so confident Taani expresses to her husband that she wishes to participate in the dance show "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" that is being held in Amritsar.

Enters Raj, the make over version of SRK, courtesy Bobby Khosla in the dance competition. Yes, this is the good old Surinder trying to flirt and woo his wife Taani. She does not recognize that he is her husband and over a period of time, falls for his fun and frolicking ways. Now Surinder knows that Taani is actually in love with Raj, not Surinder. He has to show to Taani that Surinder is actually her real love, and Raj is just an illusion. How he does that forms the rest of the story.

Plus points and best scenes of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi:

1. Director Aditya Chopra shows that he is the master of romances as he enthralls the audience with his love package Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. He does a lot of justice to SRK-Surinder and his alter ego Raj.

2. The hilarious scenes featuring Raj in his flamboyant avatar are shot wonderfully. Shahrukh Khan actually rises above the script in many scenes giving his own signature set of expressions.

3. The Dhoom scene in which Anushka does a take off on John Abraham, ably supported by Shahrukh Khan is a steal.

4. The parody song, a tribute to yesteryear legends has been done in neat style by SRK.

5. The end credit is deftly executed; there is no song as is the norm today, but just a simple account of Surinder, about how he spent his honey moon. It is quite cute and you long to hear more.

Minus points of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi:

1. Agreed, Surinder goes for a drastic makeover in the form of Raj. But how come his wife Taani (Anushka), who actually stays with him, never finds out they are the same men. 'Raj, awaaz toh suna hoga?'

2. There were some scenes which tend to drag, like in the first ten minutes and towards the end of the film.

3. The dialogues were clichéd, we have heard them all, about the greatness of love and the ability of God to bring two people together. They RUB on the RAB factor like Rubber. At one point, you get tired of hearing 'rab, rab' all the time. In fact, these dialogues stick on like leech and hammer the flow of the second half towards the end.

Performances: Shahrukh Khan fans will love this one. SRK fever is full on here: you get two Shahrukhs as a treat here. You can see the simple cute SRK in a simpleton's role and also the charming avatar of Raj and Rahul which he has immortalized in several movies like Dil Toh Paagal Hain and DDLJ. Between Raj and Surinder here, Raj takes the cake performance wise, as SRK cuts through the role like knife through butter. Anushka is another surprise package; a fiery debutante, she does not seem to be overwhelmed that she is acting with the greatest star of the country. Anushka treads on high ground and gives a scintillating performance. Watch out, here cometh an actress to stay! Vinay Pathak as usual is brilliant. He seems a perfect foil for SRK.

Fans Club of Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan, present Bollywood no.1 actor was born on november 2, 1965 in Talwar Nursing Home New Delhi. Sharukh's father's name is Taj Mohammed Khan and his mother's name is Lateef Fatima. Sharukh's father had transportation business and his mother was a social worker and a first class magistrate. Shahrukh has a sister called Shehnaz. Sharukh got married to gauri khan in 1991 and they have two childs: son Aryan Khan and daughter Suhana Khan.
Sharukh had his schooling in St Columba's School. He got an Honours Degree in Economics from Hasan Raj College Delhi. After his graduation he studied a Master's Degree in Mass Communications from Jamia Millia Islamia University.
Sharukh's career started from television serials. In 1998, he acted in various programs like the war drama series Fauji in which he played the role of Commando Abhimanyu Rai. Later he acted in the serial Circus which dealt with the lives of circus performers. It was after the death of his parents that he moved from New Delhi to Mumbai, Where he made his Bollywood debut with the film "Deewana".Sharukh got great praise for his action in both "Baazigar" and "Darr", in which he played negative roles. But it was in 1995 that he got the biggest break in his career when he played the role of a romantic lover opposite Kajol in "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge". That movie set some tremendous records in the history of Bollywood and gave him superstar status. After this huge success he frequently worked with big directors and recorded many more successful films. Some of his successful films include Dil to Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Mohabbatein, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara etc.
Sharukh founded a film production company with Juhi Chawla, Aziz Mirza. The company's name is "Dreamz Unlimited". However, The first two films they produced under this banner are disappointing flops at box office. At last with his third film he gave a hit, that is Chalte Chalte. Beside this banner he also got another company called "Red Chillies Entertainment". In 2004 he produced another film under this banner. That film was "Main Hoon Na" and was also a hit. After this film he again produced "Paheli", and it became India's selection for the Academy Awards but it didn't win any award. His next move was a co-production with his director friend Karan Johar. He even performed a song to attract the audience. But that film didn't do well at box office. Sharukh has so far acted in around sixty films and many more stage shows.
Sharukh is one of the undisputed persons in Bollywood. He always keeps himself away from any kind of contraversies. He has so solidated his position in Bollywood that almost every actress says that it is there dream to act with Sharukh atleast once in their life. Whenever he goes to any world tours he gets huge response from NRI people, the response is so huge that no other actor in Bollywood can even come close to Sharukh in this thing. Sharukh has already established some kind of craze, unique to him, with his unmatchable acting capability. As he has still got a long way in Bollywood, he is more likely to achieve even bigger success in his life.

Who Is the most Popular Shahrukh Khan Or Manmohan Singh?

Shahrukh Khan is the actor number one in Hindi film. Manmohan Singh is the Prime Minister of India. Since they are from different fields, it is not proper to compare them. Sharukh Khan and Manmohan Singh are the super stars in their own fields, which are entirely different. Manmohan Singh is more known for his good deeds than Shahrukh Khan.

The Man of Action - Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan has fans all over the world, both Indians and foreigners. They have something in common; most of them are movie goers. The Macho image he imparted in many films has earned him fans from all realms. Film world is more colorful, imaginative, and full of acting. It is impossible to say where the line of acting ends and the real Khan comes out. Shahrukh Khan has not earned his popularity just by his good nature, but by the myriad characters he portrayed in a variety of films.

The Man of Mettle - Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh became the Prime Minister of India, when almost all Indians stood up against Sonia Gandhi becoming the Prime Minister on account of her Italian birth. But, since assuming the office, he took many decisions with the approval of the parliament and also sometimes against all oppositions. When he was sure of something, he stood his ground and thus showed his mettle, as in the case of '123 Agreement'.

Foolishness or Coincidence

To compare, a man, who became famous through the characters he played in films, and a man, who gained popularity through his good deeds he did for his country and his fellow men, is absurd. April 01 is fool's day. May be it is a coincidence that such a question arose in the month of April.

Shahrukh Khan Fan Needs to Know the Basic Things about SRK

Shahrukh Khan is a prominent Bollywood actor who has earned respect, name and fame in television, movies and as a producer. He began his career as an actor in one of the television shows in late 1980s. His debut film was Deewana which was released in 1992. Since then there has been no looking back for this actor. With his hard work and skills, he made every impossible thing in his life possible for him. There are numerous films in which he has acted and these movies are now part of Bollywood history and will always be remembered as best movies. He has earned a lot of respect for himself over a period of time.

Shahrukh Khan can be considered as the most successful actor in Bollywood. He is a worldwide personality and people love him for just the way he is. Newsweek named him one of the 500 most powerful people in the world. Khan was born on 2nd November, 1965 in New Delhi, Capital of India. He lived in Rajender Nagar and completed his schooling from St Columba's School. Post this he completed his graduation from Hansraj College of Delhi University and then left his masters in Mass communication to pursue a career in Bollywood.

After the demise of his parents, he moved to Mumbai and married his long time girlfriend Gauri Chibber on October 25th, 1991. He is blessed with two beautiful kids named, Aryan (1997) and Suhana (2000). His first television serial Fauji was released in 1988 on television. People and market watchers gauged at that very time that this guy has got immense talent in him. This actor is a living legend for many. With his unconventional looks he proved that to become famous, loved by infinite does not require fair complexion, heavy build up and tallness. What is required is honesty towards work, love for people who appreciate your work, loyal to your friends and family, hard work and patience.

This actor is the only actor whose name has never been linked with any other actress in any kind of romantic affair. He is a loyal husband, dedicated father, trustworthy friend, concerned citizen and a fantastic actor. He is man of many talents. India is proud to have an actor like Shahrukh Khan. Wish him all the success, luck and a beautiful life. This man deserves all the good things. Cheers..!!

ShahRukh Khan, THE DON OF BOLLYWOOD

There are several persons that are great in their works but there are others who are great even in their conduct. SRK falls in second category. Most of us feel that though SRK is a very good actor ,he cannot be termed as the greatest actor of our generation.I personally also feel like that but I want to ask a small question from them"Whom do they rate greatest bollywood role model".Now the answer will come SHAHRUKH KHAN,that's make the man more great. We Indians always like a person who is good in his personal life . SRK is agreat example of that.

I am a great fan of shahrukh not only because he is a great actor but also because he is a legend.Now I am going to compare him with some of other stars of our time.

Firstly Let's talk about the man who is often called as MR.PERFECTIONIST.I have great respect for AAMIR as an actor,he is the best and even SRK will admit that .Then, why we can't termed him as a legend.I don't know AAMIR personally but what i have heard is that he left his wife after 17 years for some other girl.AAMIR also tortured his own brother( reference:news channels).Can we term such a man a legend , no we can't.

On the the other hand SRK is a family man,he loves his wife and his children.His love for his family describes how great a person he is.The love and respect that SRK has received makes him the perfect choice to be termed as"KING KHAN"and gretest legend of bollywood after amitabh baachan.

SRK has acheived everything on his own and future generation will always rate him as one of the finest personality this country has ever produced.