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Posted: 17 years ago

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Shah Rukh is not co-operating?

After the success of the Om Shanti Om, Shah Rukh Khan has two more releases. He will be seen in Ravi Chopra's Bhootnath and Vivek Vaswani's Dulha Mil Gaya. Even though SRK and Amitabh Bachchan may not be best of friends, the duo shot for Bhootnath, but Shah Rukhm we hear, hasn't given dates to his producer friend Vivek Vaswani.

According to a source, after the huge success of OSO, SRK wants the 'bigger film' Bhootnath to release first. It can be recalled that SRK said in one of his interviews that he is unemployed for the next eight months and free to do the things he wants. We are informed that though he has only eight days shooting left, he is yet to give dates to the producer.

While producer Vivek Vaswani has no qualms about his film being delayed, he agrees that the delay is because of SRK. "Yes, Dulh Mil Gaya has been delayed much because Shah Rukh Khan was busy with OSO promotions. I didn't want to disturb him because that film was really important to him."

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Shah Rukh is not co-operating?

Vaswani further adds, "We have around eight to ten days of shoot left with Shah Rukh. We are waiting for dates from him. I am happy that OSO has done well and I feel its success will help other Shah Rukh-starrers as well."

If talks are to be believed, SRK and Sushmita Sen have special appearances in Dulha Mil Gaya, and it's a known fact that Khan agreed to do it only because of his old friendship with Vivek. But yet, SRK is keen that Bhoothnath release before this one.

When asked about SRK's appearance in the film Vasvani says, "SRK has a substantial role in the film. You will come to know after watching it. Shah Rukh is an old friend and I have no problems waiting for him. I planned to release the film this year but unfortunately I'll be able to release it only next year. We have done post production work simultaneously while shooting the movie and will complete it soon after we get Shah Rukh's dates."

There is no second thought about the fact that Shah Rukh Khan is the most sought after actor in Bollywood. Practically everybody who can afford wants a bit of the superstar. SRK is in huge demand for anything and everything in the world - be it films, brand endorsements, product launches, events or performances at weddings.

And while audiences have accepted him in possibly every medium, his performances in weddings has found strange reactions from many. While some feel it's too cheap for someone of the caliber of the King Khan to dance at anybody's wedding, others are of the opinion that Shah Rukh will stoop to any levels for a good price.

But the Badshah has his own theory when it comes to performing at weddings. Also he blames media for their half knowledge in reporting since the general masses are of the opinion that Shah Rukh Khan starts dancing in the marriage mandap or on the way, which is far from the truth. The King breaks his silence and speaks at length about his views on the issue.

SRK has a lot of people coming up to him who want him to dance at their son or daughter's wedding. But there is huge money attached to his performances since Shah Rukh has a huge dignity for labour. And the unbelievably steep price that he quotes has these very people returning with sad and disappointed faces.

But then again Shah Rukh never refuses an offer which he can't resist. Just like anyone and everyone he puts his mouth where the moolah is. He believes that marriage is the most joyous occasion for a family and isn't ashamed of being a part of such an occasion provided the monetary gain involved for him is worth it.

And the actor makes his point when he opines that he does not charge for his presence at a wedding but only if he is asked to perform at the venue.

Most don't find his remuneration feasible but there are exceptions everywhere and industrialist Laxmi Mittal was one amongst them. Shah Rukh goes on to detail about his much talked-about performance at Laxmi Mittal's daughter's wedding ceremony. He agreed to it only due to his friendship with the Mittals and the fact that Mr. Mittal had everything arranged in Paris beforehand.

Khan didn't perform at the wedding, as might be the usual perception, but at a venue close to the wedding. Arrangements were made for an auditorium that could house an audience of 3000 people. SRK even asked Mittal to bear the costs of a troop of dancers (around 100 of them) in addition to a production team and others for the performance. According to Shah Rukh his performance at Laxmi Mittal's daughter's wedding resembled the shooting of a song sequence for any big banner film.

Shah Rukh Khan also makes no bones of the fact that he has a list of do's and don'ts when he agrees to perform at a wedding. As per his rulebook, the show should begin as per the schedule and none are allowed to enter the hall after the show starts. He does not wait for anyone except for the bride and the bridegroom. Moreover once the show has begun Shah Rukh expects everyone to be seated and does not like drinks and food being served during his performances.

Now this wouldn't sound much different from a performance at an award function night or during a world tour, which is more than acceptable for his fans across the globe. So then why should anyone have problems with him performing at weddings? Does it still sound that cheap?

www.indiatimes.com

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Posted: 17 years ago

Maybe He is sooooooooooooo happpppppppppyyyyyyyy with the success of OSO that he want to enjoy n clebrate it by resting n so on ...anyway its up to him to decide ...y so hurry? ...thnks