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Shahrukh turns Ghost director

Till now it was Aamir Khan who was known to interfere in direction department. Rumours have it that he even 'Ghost' directed his superhit movie Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke which was official directed by Mahesh Bhatt. And now here comes the buzz that Shah Rukh Khan is also taking interest in film direction. According to sources Shah Rukh is showing great interest in Yash Raj Films Chak De India in which he play hockey coach. Insiders reveal SRK has added a thrilling sequence in the movie and both the producer Aditya Chopra and directed Shimit Amin are going gaga… over it. Infact both Adi and Amin are now following SRK's suggestions blindly as they feel he has a knack for direction. This is not the first time Shah Rukh has given his directorial advice to any film maker. Earlier he had even guided Karan Johar in Kabhie Alvida Na Kehna.

http://b4utv.com/showtime/newsbreak/070330srk.shtml

Shah Rukh says Chak De India with YRF

It is cricket week with World Cup in full-swing. But I too have a special sports story to reveal. Not about cricket but an aspiring Indian Hockey Women's Team which will be coached by non other than our King Khan! I am talking about Yash Raj's August release and probably SRK's much awaited movie this year- Chak De India.

The Santro girl (who came with Shahrukh in the ad- 'Santro Waleen Hai Na') Vidya Malvade leads the team Hockey in the movie which is directed by Shimit Amin (Ab Tak Chappan director). It is heard that Shahrukh had dates problems initially when this project was offered to him by Aditya Copra but it came back to him as no one fitted in the role as perfectly as SRK does. So it was put on hold till Shahrukh had dates. Now that's when you say "Film Film Par Likha Hai Act Karnewale Ka Naam". Well Chak De's story is as follows:

The story revolves around a hockey coach for a girl's team and a young Sikh girl who wants to join the hockey team but does not get the approval of her parents. Shahrukh, a not-so-happy-go-lucky Coach, who works hard to achieve his aim that is to see the Indian tri-colored flag hoisted with all the other countries' flags. I wonder Shahrukh always has to be very serious while playing a character whose career is in sports (remember the frustrated SRK in KANK). Anyway, he is a strict trainer in the movie. His team goes on to face many problems as they come to Australia for the Women's World Cup.

Chak De is about dignity and respect. It sure promises an emotional sports deal and a strong script (But somewhere I can smell Bend It Like Beckham- But sure I am eager to see Shahrukh play the Coach)! Download the Yash Raj Films Calendar on our website.

http://bollywood.celebden.com/?cat=8

Post -Award Jaideep Looks Forward To Chak De India & Aaja Nachley

By: Abid

This year's Filmfare Best Screenplay Award winner , Jaideep Sahni ( 'Khosla Ka Ghosla') , has had an interesting career beginning . He started of as an IT consultant before moving on to Contract Advertising . Jaideep got his first break as a screen writer for Ram Gopal Varma's 'Jungle' .

Presently , he is under contract to write scripts exclusively for Yash Raj . His upcoming projects as a screen writer and lyricist are Shimit Amin directed Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Chak De India ' and Madhuri's comeback movie 'Aaja Nachle' .

Obviously Jaideep is looking forward to both his upcoming releases from the Yash Raj stable .

http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayArticle.php?id=0402070 83748

SRK Playing Hockey In Chak De India

http://www.indiafm.com/broadband/video/Special-Features/I8hw nD72/3/SRK-Playing-Hockey-In-Chak-De-India.html

Shah Rukh gets 'fighting' fit!

Well, if our boys in blue have failed to get the Cricket World Cup, our Bollywood stars could be taking over soon. If you didn't know, making a film needs you to be fighting fit, and when you're starring in a film on sports, God help you. As Shah Rukh found out recently while shooting for his film Chak De India, where he's playing a hockey coach to a women's team. Apparently, the actor felt on top of the world with all the exercise he got, running around on the field with the girls. "I've realized that you need to be extremely fit when you're playing a sport at that level," is his take on the experience. Now if you thought being an actor was a cakewalk, think again!

http://movies.indiatimes.com/quickies/1942036.cms

Jhanak, jhanak, payal baaje!

By: HiTLIST Team
May 2, 2007

Ab Tak Chappan director Shimit Amin's next film Chak De, starring Shah Rukh Khan, is easily one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year.

Shot for the most part in Melbourne and Sydney (Australia), the film is based around the game of hockey. Shah Rukh plays a hockey coach to a bunch of young girls, and has undergone intensive training for the sport.

While pre-release promotion for the film is yet to start, HiTLIST has managed to get some clips of the film being shot in Australia. These clips have been sourced from video leaks on the internet by fans who filmed the shooting in Melbourne.

SRK in control

And that's the way to boogie: Shah Rukh Khan gets it going with the members of Melbourne-based dance company, Jhanak
In one of the videos, SRK is dancing with a troupe of dancers to the tunes of Rang De Basanti in a stadium packed with people.

After doing a bit of research, we've discovered that the troupe SRK is dancing with is a desi, Melbourne-based dance company called Jhanak.

Sources report that the dancers were hired to entertain the audience, who had been called to film a sequence where the girls are playing a hockey match.

An actor working in Chak De reveals on condition of anonymity, "We've shot portions of the match with a live audience in the stands.

During the break, Shah Rukh would actually walk up to the stands with a huge mike and ask the audience to cheer for them. Indians living all across Australia had come to Melbourne for the shoot."

B-Town craze

The source also adds that at times the crowd would shout loud slogans that bothered Shah Rukh. "Several times, he had to request the audience to calm down and keep quiet, especially when shots were being canned.

There was far too much noise and it was difficult to control excited fans."
Talking about the Jhanak Dance Company, the source adds, "Shah Rukh had a great time dancing with them.

The troupe consists of Indians living in Melbourne and they perform at events as well as train individuals in the Bollywood style of dancing."

http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2007/may/156508.htm

RANG DE BASANTI in CHAK DE INDIA ?

Abid, Bollywood Trade News Network

Yash Raj's CHAK DE INDIA , starring Shah Rukh Khan and Vidya Malavade, has been kept away from the media glare. Except for the fact that it is based on India's National game hockey, and that SRK plays the coach of a women's team, not much is known or heard. The only official communique from Yash Raj has been in the form of the film's posters, available on their official website.

However, a lot of clips from the movie are available on Shah Rukh Khan's fan sites, specially from the Melbourne shoot of CHAK DE INDIA, in a stadium. One of the clips has an interesting sequence, whereby Shah Rukh Khan is seen dancing with the Melbourne based 'desi' dance troop, 'jhanak', to an inspirational/patriotic number from last years 45 crore earner, RANG DE BASANTI. The dance troop was specially invited to entertain the packed crowd in the stadium.

It will be interesting to see if this sequence is incorporated in CHAK DE INDIA (after the editing), once the Shimit Amin directed movie releases on August 10.

http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/may/12_chak_de_indi a_shah_rukh_khan_viday_malavade_rang_de_basanti.asp

The girl who refused to work with SRK tops CBSE

By IndiaFM News Bureau, May 28, 2007 - 08:31 IST

Any other girl would have killed for even a cameo in a film with Shah Rukh Khan. But Pearl Verma, preferred to choose her crucial Class XII exams to taking up the offer to work with Shah Rukh Khan in all-girls hockey team film titled Chak De India produced by Yash Raj Films.

Pearl who is a sports lover was to play one of the girls in the team but she refused the film and instead chose to concentrate on her education. Must have been some tough decision not to work with Shah Rukh? Apparently not. For Pearl the industry has a lot of scope and refusing one role doesn't mean there won't be any.

And as they say to win something you have to lose something. Refusing this role turned out to be some winning for this girl. Pearl went on to be a CBSE commerce topper and has secured 94.4 per cent.

Chak De India is a film about an all girls hockey team. Shah Rukh Khan plays the coach of this film. The film is produced by Yash Raj Films and is directed Shimit Amin.

http://indiafm.com/news/2007/05/28/9475/index.html

Chak De India video along with Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 5, 2007 - 04:19 IST

June 15 will see the release of Yash Raj's Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and like most other times, Yash Raj has come up with a novel way to promote their other film Chak De India. So if you have liked the music and the videos of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, you will be in for a treat when none other than Chak De India lead Shah Rukh Khan will be seen in a special 5 minute music video during the screening.

"A special Chak De India music video will feature Shah Rukh Khan and the girls of the hockey team during the show of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. Shah Rukh will be introducing the girls", said Monika Bhattacharya, spokesperson for Yash Raj Films.

This promotional video is designed to be the first official trailer for the film. So gear up for a double treat when you go to watch Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.

http://indiafm.com/news/2007/06/05/9527/index.html

Chak De India based on real life story of Mir Negi

By IndiaFM News Bureau, June 5, 2007 - 10:15 IST

After Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Yash Raj's next film lined up for release would be Chak De India. The film has already attracted lot of attention as it stars Shah Rukh Khan in the role of a hockey coach, something which he has never attempted before. The film will also introduce some new girls who are a part of the girls' hockey team which Shah Rukh coaches.

Yash Raj Films generally keep their film plots under wraps. Similar is the case with Chak De India since the storyline of the film is not being disclosed yet. However, the latest buzz is that the film is based on the life of an Indian hockey player Mir Ranjan Negi.

Negi was the hockey goalkeeper of the Indian team during the Asian Games 1982. During the Asian games, India faced a defeat with the score of 1-7 against Pakistan. This was a humiliating experience for Negi. Later in his life, Negi coached the National Women's hockey team and the team went on to win Gold at the Manchester Commonwealth games. Chak De India is said to have a similar storyline and SRK seems to be portraying Negi's character in the film. Interestingly, Shah Rukh sports slight stubble in the film which resembles Negi's look.

Mir Ranjan Negi however remains tightlipped about the film and does not let out details but confirms that the film is based on his life. In fact, it is said that Negi had also accompanied Chak De India unit to Australia to guide them on the hockey field during the shoot. Shah Rukh, a college level hockey player himself, also didn't take long to pick up the game.

Chak De India is directed by Shimit Amin whose last film was Ab Tak Chhappan. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan and Vidya Malvade along with a group of debutante girls who are part of the hockey team. The first promotional music video of the film will be released during the screening of Jhoom Barabar Jhoom.

http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/06/05/2733/