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Economics of a Shahrukh Film

It pays to be a Shah Rukh Khan - more today than ever before! Why? Because Shah Rukh as actor-producer is minting money like nobody else! On a very realistic estimate, Shah Rukh's home production,Om Shanti Om,starring himself,must have cost Rs. 35 crore to make. Now to the revenues:

There are several corporates bidding for the world-wide distribution rights of the film, directed by Farah Khan, but the highest bid - by Eros - is said to be in the region of Rs. 55 crore. Add to that around Rs. 6 to 8 crore for audio rights and another Rs. 14-15 crore for satellite and other electronic rights, and you have a recovery of over Rs. 75 crore on the table, before release! That means, it's a straight doubling of investment and even more.

This arithmetic is making other top actors go crazy. Reportedly, a couple of them have decided to further hike their already high prices. But everybody needs to understand some things about Shah Rukh Khan and Om Shanti Om clearly. One is that Shah Rukh's popularity in the Overseas territory is unmatched. Therefore, the price a Shah Rukh starrer commands for Overseas circuit is one that no other hero can dream of getting for his starrer. Secondly, on the satellite and DVD circuit too, Shah Rukh Khan is king and he has no close competition.

Given this mathematics, it doesn't make economic sense for Shah Rukh Khan to act in any other banner's film except his own. Of course, exceptions for close friends like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra will always be made.

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SHAHRUKH KHAN"S CHILD HOOD MEMORY

Savvy, determined and charismatic, ShahRukh Khan is the undisputed King of Bollywood. A master of his art, multi-talented and with record breaking achievements, he heads up the list of the most Powerful Actor in the Indian Film Industry.

His screen and stage presence are magnetic and what his audience want, the megastar delivers without fail time and time again.

From the boy-next-door to a saleable hero, from a hero to a star, and finally a phenomenon; ShahRukh Khan possesses an indescribable sparkle and magic that have helped put the world at his feet.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES…

1. Favourite Toys: - An airplane where the hostess emerged from the door - A tank which blew up and could be put back together again - Toy Soldiers… and I still have these

2. Favourite Hobbies: Collecting coins and stamps,

3. Favourite Games: PS2, Trivial Pursuit, Scattegories, Pictionary and Risk

4. Favourite Holiday: Bangalore with my grandparents – play time and fun all day

5. First toy I ever had: A pink piano

6. Toys I buy now: Everything that flies, drives, moves and/or makes a sound for my son and fashion dolls for my daughter

7. Naughtiest thing I did as a child: Threw water balloons at pretty girls

8. What I was most scared of: My arms being cut off

9. Dreamt of being when I grew up: A soldier

10. Wanted most in the world as a child: My parents – and I still do today

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Work starts on Shah Rukh Khan's Sci Fi film

Director Shirish Kunder has started work on a Sci Fi film that will feature Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, most probably as a super hero.

Director Shirish Kunder has started work on a Sci Fi film that will feature Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, most probably as a super hero.

When asked how it felt to be directing Khan, Kunder said, "He is the coolest star I have worked with so far."

Kunder made his directorial debut with the musical Janeman (2006) featuring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta and Akshay Kumar in the lead. The film, whose production was marred by differences between Salman and Kunder, had a long production run and eventually bombed at the box office.

Kunder is the husband of Shah Rukh Khan's business partner, choreographer Farah Khan. He has earlier edited two films for Khan's home productions, Red Chillies Entertainment - Main Hoon Naa (2004) and Om Shanti Om. The latter is in post production.

With Hrithik having already made his mark as India's first super hero with Krrish , and Abhishek Bachchan firmly sitting in the superheroes bandwagon with the in production Goldie Behl's Drona, there is an urgency for Shah Rukh Khan to catch up.

SRK may easily do that because he has one big advantage - He owns a state-of-the-art VFX studio with a team of 40 world class professionals, a combination that is probably the best in the country.

Recently it was reported that entertainment colossus Walt Disney Pictures is set to invest a whopping $30 million in the studio.

In the past SRK's VFX team has worked on Main Hoon Na, Paheli and more recently, Don.

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Shah Rukh rocks in UK

10 Jul, 2007 06:23 pm ISTlDominic Ferrao /INDIATIMES MOVIES

It was the King Khan's show alright. SRK fever swept the UK as thousands of dedicated fans queued for hours together for a mere glimpse (and surprisingly, a chance to meet) their favourite star at the 4th Asian Lifestyle Show in Olympia London.

Not even the UK's biggest sports weekend, Wimbledon tennis finals, the British F1 Grand Prix, Tour de France, the live earth concert and all the road closures around London could dampen the enthusiasm of people coming to see the King Khan.

This special visit of Shah Rukh was facilitated by Carving Dreams Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The 3-day weekend saw over more than 25,000 visitors, which was attended by SRK on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July.
Fans got a life time opportunity to get up close and personal as he signed autographs, appeared on the two huge stages at the venue, charmed and inter-acted with the crowds, enacted his favourite film dialogues from his recent blockbuster Don, a scene from Devdas, and even sung a few lines from his all time favourite movie – Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge.

SRK's respect and love for his fans was clearly visible as he met as many people as he could, spending time with them.

The Asian Lifestyle Show is a celebration of culture and entertainment launched at London's Olympia in 2004 when it was praised as one of the most successful launch shows at this venue by the Chief Executive of Earls Court and Olympia, Anthony Lyons. The three day spectacle of British Asian culture includes food, fashion shows, music, entertainment and much, much more.

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SRK in Raj Kumar Hirani's next?

The latest buzz in the industry is that Shah Rukh Khan has agreed to work in Raj Kumar Hirani's next film based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller Five Point Someone. Although nothing has been confirmed, sources close to the superstar say that Khan is very keen to do the project.

The latest buzz in the industry is that Shah Rukh Khan has agreed to work in Raj Kumar Hirani's next film based on Chetan Bhagat's bestseller Five Point Someone. Although nothing has been confirmed, sources close to the superstar say that Khan is very keen to do the project.

"Shah Rukh had heard the idea of the film a while back. Earlier Raj Kumar Hirani had approached him for Munnabhai which he had turned down… but now he is keen to work with him," says the source.

However, according to the source finding dates to shoot the movie with Khan are proving to be a problem. "Shah Rukh has just returned from a holiday and he has a lot to catch up on. First there is Chak De India, then Om Shanti Om and after that Karan's movie might go on the floors," he says, "But one thing is for sure that if Shah Rukh has decided to do the movie then he will ensure that he makes the time."

Raj Kumar Hirani is currently in the midst of finalising things for the third instalment of Munnabhai which will be shot in the US. Currently travelling, neither the director nor his office confirmed the news. But a close associate of the director has also confirmed that talks are on.

"I don't have the final details and therefore I cannot say for sure that the deal is signed and sealed. But I do know that Raju was talking to SRK about the film. And from SRK's response it looked like he was keen to work on the film," he says.

Well it sure looks like Shah Rukh is trying to make good his last loss when turned down the Munnabhai role that was eventually performed by Sanjay Dutt.

Five Point Someone – What not to do at IIT! By Chetan Bhagat

The novel is about the adventures of three students - Hari Kumar, Ryan Oberoi and Alok Gupta - pursuing mechanical engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT) who fail to cope with the grading system of the IITs and come to be known as five pointers due to their perennially low 5.something GPA's. Narrated largely in the first person by Hari the novel deals with the lives of the three friends whose elation on making it to one of the best engineering colleges in India is quickly deflated by the rigor and monotony of academic work. Most of the book deals with the numerous attempts by the trio to cope with and/or beat the system as well as Hari's fling with Neha who just happens to be the daughter of Prof. Cherian, the sadistic head of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

It is one of the highest selling English novels published in India, and has remained on the bestseller list until 2007 since its release in 2004. It was also adapted into a play by the theatre group Madras Players.

Chetan Bhagat's second novel One Night @ the Call Center has already been made into a movie by Atul Agnihotri and the starcast includes Gul Panag, Isha Koppikar, Sharman Joshi with special appearances from Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.

Youngsters Have Changed Face Of Bollywood: Satish Shah (INTERVIEW)

Saturday 16th of June 2007 Seasoned actor and comedian Satish Shah says that youngsters who have gained ground in Bollywood have changed the film industry, making it more corporate by nature.

'The young lot of actors, directors and producers are extremely talented. Full of zeal, they have changed the face of Bollywood. The film industry has now become more corporate in its functioning,' Shah told IANS in an interview.

'Earlier artistes had to ask for their own money but now money comes right home. Financial dealings are easy and transparent now,' he added.

The actor pointed out that the new generation directors believe in teamwork and the earlier 'one-man show' concept has taken a back seat.

'It is lots of fun to work with debutant directors. They believe in teamwork and take the suggestion of seniors for even the smallest of things, unlike earlier veterans.'

Shah's Bollywood career spans over two decades and he has left audiences in splits with movies like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' and 'Masti'. He, however, stresses that doing comedy is tougher than it seems.

'Comedy is the most difficult genre. It needs a great script and lots of hard work.'

He is now looking forward to his upcoming project 'Bhootnath'.

'I am playing the role of a boy's school principal. It is a very cute comedy and will take audiences on a laugh ride,' he said.

The film by Vivek Sharma also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan.

Happy as an actor, Shah has no plans to take to direction.

'I am lazy by nature and I believe in leading a comfortable life. Acting is fine with me. An actor's work finishes as soon as the shoot is over. But directors carry work to their homes. And that is not my cup of tea'.

Satish is set to make audiences laugh with his performance in E. Nivas' 'De Taali', Satish Kaushik's 'Milenge Milenge', Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla and Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla's 'Mr. Fraud'.

'In a month's time I will start shooting for a film named 'Dhoom Dhadaka'. In the film I will share screen space with Anupam Kher,' added Shah, reluctant to divulge any details.

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His (Ravi Chopra's) forthcoming film Bhootnath was on hold for some time which will restart in mid July. Two big stars from the industry- Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan will be seen together once again after Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. He concludes, "Bhootnath is forty per cent done. It is a brilliant family subject and Amitabh plays grandfather to Shah Rukh's son. The rumour that the film was held up because of some problem between the two is baseless. We had put this film on hold because of Amitji's request as his mother was not keeping well."

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SRK and Anupam whoop it up for Heyy Babyy

By Subhash K. Jha, July 11, 2007 - 11:57 IST

On Monday there was a very hush-hush post-completion spot of extra-special shooting for Sajid Khan who's much-talked about take on Leonard Nimoy's Three Men & A Baby entitled Heyy Babyy is being readied for release.

However one song accompanied by a few comic scenes had been left behind. Says a source, "Sajid wanted Shah Rukh to make an appearance in his directorial debut. After all, his sister Farah Khan has directed both her films with SRK in the lead. When Sajid requested Shah Rukh to put in a guest appearance in Heyy Babyy, SRK agreed without a second thought. His only condition was that Sajid would have to wait until SRK returned from his family holiday in London."

The minute SRK returned to Mumbai he allotted the dates to the anxious debutant director.

SRK's comic scenes and songs with Anupam Kher were shot at Film City from Monday onwards. Anupam and Shah Rukh had created a very special chemistry in Aditya Chopra's Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Mahesh Bhatt's Chahat and Amol Palekar's Paheli. Apparently Sajid has tried to create the same crackling and cackling chemistry in the Kher-Khan scenes.

Says the source, "The crew was in splits watching the duo's antics. The unit had a ball on Monday at Film City. Anupam and Shah Rukh added to Sajid Khan equaled a laugh riot. Loud laughter and grand guffaws kept emanating from the studio floors where they were shooting."

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