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Karan Johar shoots first episode of 'Koffee...'

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) In what promises to be the zaniest and youngest instalment of 'Koffee With Karan', host Karan Johar brought together Konkona SenSharma, Kunal Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh for an episode shot earlier this week. The weekly show is going on air on STAR One and STAR World Sunday.

'That's the first episode I shot for my second season Sunday. It's my 'Class of 2007'. I've come back to 'Koffee With Karan' after a year-and-a-half. The set this time is far better than the first time. I'm doing what I do best, serve coffee piping hot,' Karan told IANS.

'Konkona, Kunal and Riteish were loads of fun. Konkona had come on the show earlier. So, she was the veteran on the episode. Everyone now comes a little guarded since they're aware of the format. But you know, the show is supposed to be fun. I've a sense of humour. I hope my guests have it too. I can poke fun at myself. No one should take themselves seriously on the show.'

Also on the anvil are episodes with Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. But the first episode is scheduled to have Rani Mukerji, Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan. That's expected to be shot soon.

Karan would also like to get the three Kapoor brothers -- Randhir, Rishi and Rajiv -- together.

'I always enjoy the veterans more than the youngsters. I had so much fun with Hema Malini and Zeenat Amam's episode.'

Copyright Indo-Asian News Service

Successful move

Can SRK fill the Big B's boots in Kaun Banega Crorepathy? That was the question in the minds of most TV viewers when Shah Rukh Khan replaced veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan as the host in the second edition of KBC, the popular TV quiz programme.

Weeks into the new programme, viewers are now looking forward to each episode. Most of the keen watchers of the programme admit that SRK's exuberance and mannerisms have created an appeal quite different from the Big B's unique baritone voice and awesome screen presence.

Whole families are now huddled in front of the TV to watch the hour-long programme. Tear- jerking soap operas are out and so are current affairs programmes, film music clips and even sports events. Each question elicits an enthusiastic response from the home audience, as children vie with their grandparents to anticipate SRK's reaction.

And woe befalls the relative or family friend who chooses the timing of the KBC programme to visit the household. He has the option to join the fun or get the cold shoulder from the whole family.

T. Nandakumar

http://www.hindu.com/2007/02/07/stories/2007020719510200.htm

Originally posted by: nailaqureshi

i m waiting for kwk srk rani rox

me toooo..rani is sooo sweeeeeeeeettt😳i knew she isn't a person which media was trying. She is a good hearted person😳👏

King Khan's humour is winning formula

KAUN BANEGA CROREPATI
By Deepanjali Pandey

February 06, 2007

THE plump middle-class housewife blushes in the spotlight and stares at him. He smiles and tells her that his wife is planning to leave him. The housewife sighs and says that she wants to be his romantic lead in a Bollywood film.

The camera pans to the studio audience sitting around the pair in rapt, adoring anticipation.

It is moments like these that elevate the new season of the Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), based on the UK hit Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

After all, it's not every day that you see Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (above left) romancing ordinary people on TV.

When Star Plus (India) announced KBC 2007 with him as the quiz-master, the Indian media had a field day contrasting him with Amitabh Bachchan, who made his TV debut on the same show in 2000.

Comparisons between the two actors are inevitable, more so in the light of their reported rivalry.

While Amitabh dominated the debut KBC series with his stately, baritone persona, Shah Rukh hams it up endearingly as the audience laps it up.

In a move to make KBC 2007 click with India's 'yuppie' generation, the producers have given it a modern lick and polish. While the game format, theme music, answer lifelines, sets, and prize money are similar to the initial series, there have been small, subtle changes.

The phrase used to seal the final answer 'Lock kar diya jai?' (Should I lock in your answer?) has been replaced with 'Freeze kar diya jai?' (Should I freeze your answer?).

The all-knowing 'Computer Ji' ( 'Ji' is a Hindi term of respect used for senior people) has been replaced with
Mr Computer.

Shah Rukh plays the King of Cool as he shouts 'Yo man' and high-fives the contestants, instead of merely shaking their hands.

His language of choice is Hinglish (a mix of Hindi and English), which is spoken by India's youth - a language with its own unique, robust word hybrids.

His natty blazers and shirts, said to have been designed by his BBF (Best Bollywood Friend), director Karan Johar, suits his trim figure. And he is perfectly groomed with his thick, black hair slicked back with styling gel.

A far cry from the salt-and-pepper-bearded Amitabh, who wore avuncular pin-striped suits.

The formula seems to be clicking with viewers, especially Shah Rukh and KBC fans. A friend told me her teenage daughters are addicted, thanks to 'King Khan'.

Shah Rukh's story of how he went from a regular boy to celluloid royalty is legendary. So in a way, he mirrors the aspirations of the Average Joe contestants who also want their share of fame and fortune and a chance in the spotlight.

Much of the human drama on KBC is also provided by these ordinary people drawn from all walks of life, many of whom hail from small-town India.

Students, doctors, teachers, housewives, civil servants, businessmen display their emotions, confusion and appetite for risk, grappling with questions that become progressively tougher as the stakes go up.

Shah Rukh acts like the affable boy-next-door. To put contestants at ease, he jokes with them, hugs them and in one episode even massages the stress out of one contestant.

There is a subtle irony in watching a superstar getting a glass of water for a nervous contestant. Or giving his Omega watch, straight off his wrist, to someone who has just lost big money.

His script is peppered with self-deprecating humour and his on-air humility makes the viewer relate to him as a person, and not the mega star that he is.

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thx for all the articles guys!!! very interesting to read!!!

omg!! i cnt wait til KWK.. the extract posted is amazing!! sounds hilarious!!! thx di!! x

Originally posted by: Fashion_2005

Koffee with Karan: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukherjee

By IndiaFM News Bureau, February 7, 2007 - 09:14 IST

What's new about Koffee with Karan- Season 2?… Nothing! The show is still about Karan… and people… people he loves and admires! Same coffee…different day! Same guests…different lover… different enemy… different controversy but double the amount of fun and excitement! Older, wiser, 3 kilos thinner and raring to go, Karan returns with the second season of Koffee with Karan this Sunday, February 11th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World! And as usual… he promises to serve his coffee… HOT!

Shah Rukh, Kajol and Rani come together on screen after a period of ten years after Karan's directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hain and they still manage to recreate the same magic! Watch the trio talk about KANK, KBC, Mallika Sherawat and the hottest couple in Bollywood-Ash and Abhishek… A lot of gossip, a lot of special moments and a lot of fun… the three friends in Karan's company are unstoppable.

The three superstars are outwitted by the host in the rapid fire round, in which they are made to answer the toughest of the questions. What would they do if they woke up one morning and found out that they've turned into Karan Johar? Or even better, Rakhi Sawant? Will Shah Rukh choose between Kajol or Rani? Will Rani choose between Shah Rukh or Aamir? Watch them gossip, tease, laugh their heart out, let their hair down, have serious conversation and fight for the new and improved coffee hamper on the first episode of Koffee with Karan!

Excerpts from the interview:

Karan- If Shahrukh, Kajol and you were on a plane which was about to crash and there were only two parachutes on board, which you had control over, what would you do?
Kajol- Dude, I'm family!

Rani- I would probably stay behind and give the two parachutes because, really, people want to see them together!
Kajol- Stop! Please Stop!
Shahrukh- Tum dono mujhe chipak jaana .. teeno neeche aa jayenge! Kya hai problem yaar! Main Hoon na!

Karan- So it's media hype that you'll don't get along
Kajol- It's not like we're sitting in each others pockets and drinking coffee everyday! This is a rare occasion! (Laughs)

Karan- This only happened because of me, I think!
Rani- Yeah! First happened in Kuch Kuch and now on Koffee with Karan.

Karan- So you'll are literally meeting after 10 years on a sofa?
Rani- On a sofa?
Kajol- Yeah! It was chairs earlier! (Laughs)

Karan- So basically there is unnecessary media speculation, cousin rivalry and all of that!
Kajol- I think its more like, if not friends then you have to be enemies! I don't think people realize that there is a middle ground where "We're ok!" I mean I've never got down to slapping you and you've never gotten down to slapping me! Publicly, verbally, otherwise!

Karan- Thank God! I hope none of you do that today!
Rani- I have a lot of respect for her!
Kajol- Same here! Ditto!
Rani- Why only me? I think the entire family is proud of what Kajol has done- professionally and personally. I don't see why we have to scream from the rooftops and say that "We have respect for one another and we're ok!" We don't have to try and clarify things to the media. What matters is when I meet her and when she meets me we're ok with each other. I don't think we need to show that to the media!

Rapid Fire Round

Karan Johar and Kajol

Karan- We've reached possibly the most important part of the show- "The Rapid Fire Round" and what you win is more important than any award!
Kajol- Definitely! I totally agree!

Karan- This hamper is much heavier! Let me introduce you to our new hamper! It's a new hamper, it's got a new look and it is very prestigious to win. And let me tell you, I'm an unbiased jury. I'm not biased at all and I decide which one of you wins!

Kajol- You are so on Shahrukh's side!
Shahrukh- That's what everyone says! (Laughs) See this is what starts all the rumours!

Karan- One role of Rani you wish you had done
Kajol- None!

Karan- Which celebrities according to you, should make the following New Year Resolutions?

Karan: To take a crash course in acting
Kajol- Karan Johar

Karan- To brush up their PR skills.
Kajol- Me!

Karan- Shahrukh in KANK or Shahrukh in Don?
Kajol- Shahrukh in Don

Karan- The meanest thing, someone ever said to you?
Kajol- You know I've said so many mean things to so many people and they've reciprocated in so many ways, that its really difficult to remember which one was the meanest!

Karan Johar and Rani

Karan- A piece of advice you would like to give me for my next film?
Rani- Please take Kajol and Shahrukh!

Karan- How sacrificing!
Shahrukh- I would like to say again… That's so sweet!

Karan- 'How to lose weight in 30 days?'
Rani- I would give that book to my mum! Seriously, I would!
Kajol- Yeah, your mum needs it!

Karan- Lage Raho Munnabhai or Rang De Basanti?
Rani- Kabhi Alvidaa Na Kehna
Karan- I love you darling!

Karan- Shahrukh or Aamir?
Rani- You never ever choose between two legends!
Shahrukh- Are you going to ask me about Kajol and Rani also?

Karan- Priety or Kareena, the better actress?
Rani- Kareena

Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan

Karan- If you woke up one morning and found out that you've turned into Aamir, you would?
Shahrukh- I would tell the world that Shahrukh is the better actor!

Karan- The worst piece of astrological advice you've been given?
Shahrukh- Go ahead…Make Paheli!

Karan- Kajol or Rani… Who looks better with Aamir Khan?
Shahrukh- Rani does! Yes! I haven't seen Fanaa.. I've seen Ghulam, so maybe I'm a little biased.

Thank u soooooo much for the article

can someone upload the video please😃

can't wait for KWK i's my fav show 7 SRK, rani,kajol are my favorites

nabu heres the promo for the frst epi -

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_czrIIwf6fs

btw - i gt it frm the KWK forum.. posted by sabeena di 😊 so thanks to her!! 😃

bt the shows nt aired yet.. i think its coming on feb 11th... so no vid for tht sori!! 😃

@ fizzwizz.. i noo!!! its goin to one awesome epi!! cnt wait!!!! srk kajol n rani r the best!!! n kajol's reeli funny 😆 x

Originally posted by: bollycrazy

nabu heres the promo for the frst epi -

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_czrIIwf6fs

btw - i gt it frm the KWK forum.. posted by sabeena di 😊 so thanks to her!! 😃

bt the shows nt aired yet.. i think its coming on feb 11th... so no vid for tht sori!! 😃

@ fizzwizz.. i noo!!! its goin to one awesome epi!! cnt wait!!!! srk kajol n rani r the best!!! n kajol's reeli funny 😆 x

Thanx alot kanshu😛

ur always helpful😃

Originally posted by: *kuch na kaho*

Thanx alot kanshu😛

ur always helpful😃

lollll thanks yaar 😳 n ur always sweet! 😉😆 x