Shah Rukh savours Kashmiri cuisine

Actor Shah Rukh Khan is making the most of his shooting schedule in Kashmir. The actor is not only unwinding

himself in the nature’s lap, but is also relishing traditional Kashmiri delicacies.
“Having Kashmirifood in Gulmarg. Gushtabha... Nadroo... and tomorrow is Wazwan. Whole unit here. Kinda

the last days ofshoot... so a theatre like feel,” SRK tweeted recently.
The actor is shooting for Yash Chopra’s next in the picturesque Kashmir Valley.Source:http://www.hindustantimes.com

Shahrukh detained for over two hours at NY Airport

NEW YORK: Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, who arrived here to visit the Yale University, was detained for over two hours at a New York airport.

Before addressing the students at the Yale University, which is three hours from New York, Khan said, he was "detained" at the airport "as always happens".

Khan, who has been named a Chubb Fellow, was accompanied by Neeta Ambani and they were understood to have arrived in a private plane at the New York's White Plain airport.

Ambani's daughter is a student of Yale University. Sources told PTI, while everybody else were cleared by the immigration immediately, Khan was stopped for over two hours before being cleared by the immigration officials.

"Khan was very very upset at the episode. Yale University officials had to contact the Department of Homeland Security and the Immigration and Customs Department at Washington, when they come to know about his detention," sources said.

In 2009 also, he was stopped at the Newark airport and was released after two-hour of grilling.

I'd love to cast Gaga in a movie: Khan

MUMBAI: Bollwood actor Shahrukh Khan has said that he would love to cast Lady Gaga in a lead in one of his productions.

Shahrukh and Lady Gaga had a conversation in an Indian private TV programme.

During their one-hour chat, Gaga confessed that she would love to be part of a Bollywood movie and Shahrukh replied that he would love to cast her as his lead actress.

Katrina, Shahrukh Khan most downloaded celebs

Bharti Airtel, India’s leading telecommunications company, on Thursday released its annual survey of customer preferences- Airtel Mobitude 2011.This is the only annual survey of its kind that captures customer preferences through their mobile usage patterns and trends among customers across India.

Summarizing the findings of India’s “mobile attitude” for the third consecutive year, Airtel Mobitude reflects the verdict of the Indian masses basis an in-depth study of data capturing all content downloaded round the year by its over 170 million plus mobile customers in the country.

This survey is compiled at the end of every calendar year and brings out results across various categories including top cine stars and sports icons, most downloaded songs, various sports, music downloads etc.

A new trend that is fast gaining popularity is the significant increase in consumer desire to interact with the movie stars, favorite singers and cricketers through platforms like Talk2me and Live Concert.

N Rajaram, Chief Marketing Officer – Consumer Business, Bharti Airtel said, "It clearly highlights the rising demand for data services being driven by technologies like 3G and proliferation of smart phones. Today, the mobile is a major source of entertainment and information - be it a user in a large town or small village. For the third consecutive year, we are proud to bring to you choices and preferences of the India of today, through Airtel Mobitude 2011.”

According to Airtel Mobitude 2011 - In the entertainment space, the ‘Kolaveri Di’ song has topped the Indian mobile charts within 18 days of its launch. The song has beaten all previous record holders like ‘Munni Badnaam Hui ‘and ‘Tere Mast Mast Nain’.

In the Bollywood segment, Katrina Kaif and King Khan (Shah Rukh) maintains the leading position in the category of images downloaded this year. Despite several new entrants in Bollywood – Imran Khan and Jacqueline Fernandes were the only new comers to feature among the top 5 categories.

In the Hollywood segment, Kim Kardashian and King of pop – Michael Jackson holds the top position in the category of images downloaded.

Amongst sport stars – Sachin Tendulkar clearly continued to be India’s favourite, followed by Indian cricket team captain M.S.Dhoni. Sania Mirza climbs to the fifth spot followed by Maria Sharapova.

According to the survey, approximately 20 million images and wallpapers were downloaded by Airtel mobile users in the last one year.

Highlights:

· India loves melody and clocked over 150 million mobile music downloads in 2011

o After the success of Munni and Sheila in 2010, Chammak Challo from Ra.One was the most downloaded song and video of the year

o ‘Kolaveri Di’ joined the top sellers charts by recording 2,10,000 music downloads in 18 days of launch

o ‘Aaj Ami’ from the album ‘Mayabi’ ranks as the top Hello Tune download from Bengal

· Movies dominated the category of imagery, which saw over 19 million wallpaper downloads in the last year

o India’s heart continues to beat for Katrina Kaif, as the star maintains numero uno position among actresses.

o Debutant Jacqueline Fernandes joined the top 5 list, while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan does not feature in the top 5 this year

o King Khan SRK leads with Imran Khan making a grand entry into the top 5

· Interacting with the famous is a fast growing passion

o Music Mehfil, Airtel’s recently launched LIVE music concert service, clocked over 1,20,000 users in a span of 12 days - in addition to Talk2me which has been a raging success

· Social networking heats up on browsing phones

o Trend of accessing social networking via mobile devices on a surge – Facebook holds the top spot

Shah Rukh Khan's Don 2 release in doldrums

MUMBAI: The release of Bollywood mega star Shah Rukh Khan's next movie Don 2 is said to be doldrums over a copyright infringement.

The allegation of copyright violation has emanated from none other than the production house Nariman Films that produced the original Don movie starring Amitabh Bachchan in 1978, said reports.

According to Nariman films, Excel Entertainment, headed by Farhan and Ritesh, only had the copyright to remake the original Don movie which they did in 2006 with Don: The Chase Begins Again. The agreement for the remake expired in 2009 and was not renewed by Excel Entertainment.

Excel Entertainment has been served a legal notice for the infringement of copyright.

It has been reported that Nariman films will be approaching the courts to halt the release of Don 2 on December 23.

Was Akon SRK's original choice, not Lady Gaga?

Only after the 'Chammak Challo' crooner apparently rejected an offer to perform at the F1 after party, Lady Gaga was approached

According to the latest buzz, international pop singer Akon was originally approached to perform at the much-hyped launch of Formula 1 after party hosted by Arjun Rampal's resto-bar.

Interestingly, it was only after the singer turned down the offer, Lady Gaga was roped in.

A source says, "Shah Rukh Khan wanted Akon instead of Gaga to perform at the Formula One after parties held at Arjun Rampal's lounge.

The event was being held soon after the release of RA.One, so SRK suggested Arjun, who also stars in the film, to rope in Akon.

The marketing genius thought it would be a perfect opportunity to do the post-release promotions of the film. Since the pop star has sung the Chammak Challo song, he could perform it at the party and help promote the film."

But alas! SRK's plan to kill two birds with one stone didn't work, as Akon didn't accept his offer. Reason? The singer wasn't apparently pleased with the money offered, which was half his market price.

It was only later that Arjun's team apparently decided to approach the pop diva Lady Gaga." Both SRK and Arjun Rampal remained unavailable for comment.

Courtesy: Mid-Day.com

Shah Rukh Khan 'to interview Lady GaGa in India'

Actor Shah Rukh Khan will interview Lady GaGa during her visit to India this weekend.

The Hindustan Times reports that the two stars will meet for an exclusive face-to-face interview at Arjun Rampal's Delhi nightclub Lap on October 30.

Keith Alphonso, business head of UTV Bindass, said: "For the longest time we have felt that Lady GaGa personified the spirit of our channel and her trip to India to perform live during the F1 grand finale gave us an opportunity to fix a one-on-one interaction between the global popstar and Shah Rukh Khan, who is our own global rockstar.

"Her concert is only for a limited audience but for this encounter, which is an initiative of UTV Bindass, we have got her nod for having 25-40 of her young fans on board. This is the only time in India when she will be interacting with a real audience."

Khan reportedly wanted Lady GaGa to record a song for his superhero film RA.One, but they were unable to coordinate their schedules.

Khan previously said that he was inspired by Lady GaGa.

The interview will be aired on UTV Stars and UTV Bindass in November.

Shah Rukh Khan to collaborate with Lady GaGa?

Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly still keen on working with Lady GaGa despite failures to co-ordinate schedules for recording a Ra.One track.

The science fiction superhero film features music from Grammy nominee Akon, as well as cameos from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinkanth.

A source told The Times of India: "Either Shah Rukh was busy with the post-production of RA.One or Lady GaGa's dates couldn't be worked out.

"The song couldn't be shot for the film, although composers Vishal-Shekhar had already composed a tune for Lady GaGa to record."

Director Abuhav Sinha confirmed that the Bollywood veteran had been in touch with the international pop icon.

"Shah Rukh was very keen on working with Lady GaGa," Sinha said. "In fact, we were supposed to shoot them together for a song that would have been used with the end titles of Ra.One.

"However, we couldn't co-ordinate Shah Rukh and Lady GaGa's dates. The idea of bringing them together is still very much alive. We're working on something."

In September, Khan said that he started listening to Lady GaGa in order to reinvent himself.

The actor also reportedly planned an international tour with Akon, who sings title track 'Chammak Challo'.

'Ra.One' to have Dubai, London, Toronto premieres

Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor film Ra.One is expected to premiere in Dubai, London and Toronto.

The three advanced screenings will take place in some of Hindi cinema's key international markets, reports Hindustan Times.

However, doubts have been raised as to whether Kapoor will be able to attend all the events, with a source saying: "Kareena plays the female lead and SRK obviously wants her around as much as possible.

"She is trying her best to attend the Dubai and London premieres because she does not want to miss the international premieres of her film," said a source.

Prior filming commitments with Aamir Khan may prevent Kapoor from attending the North American premiere.

"This film is obviously her biggest this year, and she definitely wants to be a part of all promotional events. It's just unfortunate that the premiere is now clashing with the shoot dates of Dhuaan," the source added.

Khan will be seen playing G.One in his forthcoming project, with the title role from Ra.One played by Arjun Rampal.

The actor-producer has also launched a series of video games to accompany the movie.

The sci-fi production is scheduled to release worldwide on October 26.Source

Shahrukh Khan, Farah Khan end cold war

MUMBAI: On the sets of the grand finale of Hrithik Roshan’s dance reality show Just Dance, Shahrukh Khan and Farah Khan ended their three-year-old tiff.

Once thick buddies, Shahrukh and Farah had a falling out when she chose Akshay Kumar, and not SRK, for her movie Tees Maar Khan. But on Thursday, while filming the grand finale of Just Dance, the two had the right occasion and the temperament to put an end to the long lasting chill between them.

We hear that the crew of the show had initially seated Shahrukh and Farah, who is one of the judges, far from each other, but when Shahrukh arrived he insisted on sitting next to Farah.

Moreover, Shahrukh poked fun at Farah and soon the two were laughing and joking like they used to earlier. Hope this camaraderie was not just for the cameras.

Ra.One rides YouTube wave

Producers Red Chillies Entertainment launched a custom-built movie channel on online video platform YouTube for Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming superhero film Ra.One.

The channel will also host games including the first social game from India. Goodies include contests where participants can create Ra.One promos from clips, music and dialogues of the film.

Mr Rajan Anandan, MD, and Vice-President - Sales and Operations, Google India, said, “In the last few years, Indian production houses have begun to embrace the YouTube platform to engage fans, distribute movies and leverage rich media ad formats to promote their movies online.” YouTube now claims over 22 million unique users in India.

In a statement, Mr Khan said, “I wanted to leverage the full potential of digital media and create an experience on YouTube and Google+ that has never been done for any Indian film.”

YouTube has worked with Hollywood productions in the past to create customised viral campaigns, including Expendables and Skadoosh!! Kung Fu Panda 2. Credit

Ra.One poster is Batman Return's rip off

MUMBAI: The poster of the upcoming super hero movie Ra.One starring Shahrukh Khan is a complete copy of the cover of Bollywood flick Batman Returns, Geo News reported Sunday.

The Batman Returns was starred by Micahel Keaton.

In an interview Shahrukh Khan was quoted: "Ra.One is the modern, new age technology version of our mythological "Raavan", who was a mixture of ten different evil characters. I am essaying the role of G.One or better say Jeevan, a superhero who saves the mankind from Ra.One's torment. Through this film, I want to prove that Indian superheroes can also be as cool as the international ones."

If the idea of Ra.One is a rip off by courtesy of Batman, it will prove wrong the idea of Shahrujh Khan that, 'Indian superheroes can also be as cool as the international ones.'

Ra.One is set to release on October 26, an upcoming 2011 Hindi superhero science fiction film starring Shahrukh Khan, Kareena KapoorKareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal.
It is said to be currently India's most expensive film to date according to sources.

I listen to Lady GaGa,"Shah Rukh Khan"

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has said that he is inspired by Lady GaGa.

Khan, who has been trying to convince the popstar to do a song for his film Ra.One, said that GaGa is keen to make a crossover into Bollywood.

According to IANS, Khan said: "I have been chatting with her over a song that I want to do with her. Her manager once said 'Lady GaGa wants to introduce her audience to you and she wants to be introduced to your audience'. So one can understand that she believes in pure, simple, wonderful business."

The 45-year-old actor was speaking at the launch of management guru Arindam Chaudhuri and his wife Rajita's new marketing book Thorns to Competition.

He mentioned GaGa during a discussion about reinvention, which he identified as an important marketing tool.

"I have learnt reinventing… So I don't listen to raag Bhairavi any more… I listen to Lady GaGa. My son and daughter have converted me from 'Saturday Night Fever' to Justin Bieber."

Akon has already recorded the song 'Chammak Challo' for the film, which is due for release in October 2011.

Shahrukh and Salman to face off at box office

Competition between Bollywood movies released on the same day is nothing new, but this time the completion will be between movies released on different dates. Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan will face off against each other at the box office as the two release their upcoming movies Bodyguard and Don 2.

Salman Khan's 'Bodyguard' is scheduled for release on August 31 and after the success of Dabaang and Ready he will aim to conquer the box office once again. But this time the number one spot will not be easy to achieve as 'Don 2' starring Shahrukh Khan will be released on December 23. Both movies are action thrillers and have heavy expectations pinned to them.

The release of two movies will decide which of the two Khan's will end up being Bollywood's leading man. The two are known not to like each other and on several occasions have made their feud public.

Shahrukh throws wrap-up party for Ra-One

Shahrukh Khan arranged a wrap-up party on the completion of his upcoming superhero film Ra-One. Talking about the film Khan said that though the film has certain elements like superhero characters which might make it seem larger than life, yet it was family oriented and caters to all the masses. The film is based on the genre of science fiction and uses various stunts, graphics and special effects.

Khan added that the motive behind making this movie was to prove that technologically advanced films could be made in India. Anxiously awaiting the film's release, Kareena Kapoor, lead actress of the film said that she was very excited to be a part of Bollywood's first science-fiction film.

The film is directed by Anubhav Sinha and written by David Benullo. It is produced by Shahrukh and Gauri Khan and stars Shahrukh, Kareena Kapoor, and Arjun Rampal among others.The music of the film is composed by Vishal-Shekhar.

The film is slated for a worldwide release on October 26.

Shahrukh Khan fulfils his wish to ride bikes with `RA.One`

Superstar Shahrukh Khan has not only donned a specially designed superhero suit for his role in `RA.One` but has also fulfilled his longtime wish to ride a sleek bike.
“Always wanted to ride bikes... mom never allowed me. just so that she knows... this one I was tied to with wires so perfectly safe... for a romantic hero I felt quite the dude... ha ha,” Shahrukh said on micro-blogging site Twitter.

The 45-year-old actor gave a sneak peek of the super-cool bike by posting a photo of it on Twitter.

“About to post the bike we used for the film. Saby Cyril designed it being inspired from some images he got from books,” the King Khan said.

Directed by Anubhav Sinha, `RA.One`, is a science-fiction superhero film starring Shahrukh, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in pivotal roles.

Produced under the banner of Khan`s Red Chillies Entertainment, the film will release on October 26 this year.

Don sequel trailer in theatres this Friday

I plead guilty of saying that I would not make a Don sequel, but somehow the character just wouldn’t leave me. Now, in retrospect, I’m glad I’ve made Don 2,” admits producer-director Farhan Akhtar, who is gearing up for the response to the first trailer of one of this year’s most eagerly awaited films that unveils in theatres this Friday, along with the Farhan-starrer, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Farhan’s partner and co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani endorses the fact that despite an open ending, the duo had not thought of taking the story forward when Don—The Chase Begins (2006) ended. He says, “But then Ameet (Mehta) and Amrish (Shah) came to us with an interesting story idea. It took us a while to develop it, but finally, last October, we flagged off Don 2, and on December 23, as Shah Rukh (Khan) says in the promos, the don will return to the screen after five years.”

Ritesh agrees that expectations are sky high, but is confident that the high-speed action sequences, the special effects and the familiar characters in a new European setting, will spark off an ‘Oh my God, this is huge!’ reaction from the audience,from children in particular, who, he admits, is Don’s biggest fan base. “It surprised me that my own kids had taken such a fancy to a bad guy till I realised that the eternal favourite, Tom & Jerry, is a violent cartoon too.”

The filmmakers adds that apart from two new characters, enacted by Lara Dutta and Kunal Kapoor, the others played by SRK, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani and Om Puri, are the same from Part 1 and continue from where they had left. Ritesh says, “So Roma knows that the good Vijay is dead, Don has survived and sets out to even the score,” he says. “That twist at the end of Part 1 was what made it different from Mr Bachchan’s (Amitabh) Don. This one is completely new and original with no reference points but you would have to see Don —The Chase Begins to understand what’s happening. Don is on its way to becoming a franchise now. This time if you were to ask me about a Part 3, I wouldn’t say no.”

Shah Rukh Khan at Black Eyed Peas concert

Shah Rukh Khan has attended a Black Eyed Peas concert while on holiday in London.

The Ra.One star took his son Aryan and daughter Suhana to see The Black Eyed Peas perform at London's 02 arena.

Speaking on Twitter, Khan said: "Taking the little ones tomorrow to see the Black Eyed Peas perform. My favourite group & found out my little ones love them too ... Makes me feel cooler that I am not as outdated as I thought. I know Justin Bieber too, so there! (sic)"

After the concert, he said: "Met Black Eyed Peas backstage with the kids. will.i.am & Fergie were so gracious. Their concert rocked...awesome. Fergie said she has seen me act with the actress with light pretty eyes...my first concert...wot an initiation! Loved it!"

He added: "Daughter went for Glee at O2 ... she danced to music and thanked me... I thanked God for giving me such joy in the simple pleasures of life."

Khan is taking a break after completing the hectic shooting schedule of his superhero film Ra.One.

The actor recently described his pleasure in "doing nothing".

"In the mode of doing nothing, sometimes listless... aimless... workless, makes it the most satisfying experience of the day. In London, doing awesomely nothing."

Fans to miss Shahrukh, Ash performance in IIFA

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s fans are likely to get disappointed as buzz is in the air that he may not perform at the IIFA Awards, due to his knee problem.

Fans are eagerly waiting for the superstar who was supposed to perform at the stage of the prestigious IIFA Awards after 7 years.

Shah Rukh Khan has posted a tweet stating that he is in hospital getting his knee tapped up. He is feeling awful as he is not fully fit for performing at the IIFA.

But he also told his fans that he will try and give his best. He had attended the IIFA Weekend twice in the past—in Singapore in 2004 and in Amsterdam in 2005.

King Khan had performed last at the Singapore show. The superstar has been nominated as the best actor for his character of Rizwan in My Name Is Khan who suffers from Asperger’s syndrome.

On the other hand, news is that Aishwarya Rai Bachhan is also not performing in the upcoming awards due to her pregnancy. Ash and Abhishek will not attend the grand award ceremony that is scheduled to take place from 23rd to 25th June at Toronto.

Video of Shah Rukh Khan item song ‘Antenna’ released

MUMBAI: The video of long awaited song ‘Antenna’ featuring Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan has been released.

Amidst magnanimous projects like 'Ra.One' and 'Don 2', Shah Rukh Khan was so pressed for time to get more involved into his home production's next offering 'Always Kabhi Kabhi' that the superstar wanted to in a way gift something to the movie that would bear the renowned SRK trademark and that was how the promotional song of the film "Antenna" was born.

In spite of having a packed schedule and being busy with the post production work of his films Shah Rukh Khan was involved with the song right from its nascent stages - from coming up with the beats and approving the lyrics,to going over various compositions for the song to even shooting for the video in a record breaking time.

Sources say that Shah Rukh Khan was present for almost all of the music sittings that Roshan Abbas and Pritam had arranged for he was completely involved in the making of the song from the lyrics composition, the visualizing of the music video and the likes. He even shot for the song in a flat 3 hours. SRK has always wanted to gift something to the film and "Antenna" seemed appropriate.