KBC 3(with srk) : Concept and Articles - Page 30

Karan's goes shopping!



What does Karan Johar do when he's not shooting for his films or his television show? He goes shopping in Dubai, that's what. The filmmaker was recently in Dubai and went berserk shopping for clothes. Obviously one would think they're for him, but it turns out they're not. Apparently, Karan has taken on the humongous task of designing buddy Shah Rukh's clothes for his film as well as for the television show as a favour, and he's taken on his new job with all the seriousness that is typical of him. If only more people had friends like Karan!

http://movies.indiatimes.com/quickies/1510029.cms

ShahRukh Khan adds an extra plus to Star Plus!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 8:50:57 IST

When I first heard that ShahRukh Khan would be hosting K.B.C., I was skeptical. The husband groaned in indifference and the grandchildren said "wow"!! Generation-gap at it's' best

O.K. I confess. When I first heard that ShahRukh Khan would be hosting K.B.C., I was skeptical. The husband groaned in indifference and the grandchildren said "wow"!! Generation-gap at it's' best. But since I see the world through the eyes of youngsters, I hung on to that "wow" and guess what? King Khan mesmerized every viewer with his good, strong, witty performance. Of course he was performing: those warm hugs, shoulder massages, pet names and targeting the now-generation, giving high-fives, plus a grab-bag of gags, jokes and mega doses of humour – all tricks of the trade perhaps picked up from his friend Shiamak Davar's showmanship!

However, the king goes for beyond mere showmanship. As a compulsive reader, film-freak and T.V. viewer, I firmly believe that the spoken word should offer as many delights as the written word. Like a good book, a newspaper column, or a film, a TV show should be entertaining, diverting, fun, thought-provoking, a good laugh and above all, a good time. The first few episodes had all thee and more IF… you watched them without great expectations and after filtering out any comparisons with Mr. Bachchan. The Big B had his style and Shah Rukh has his – why compare the two?

The Khan has a whacky sense of humour. Come on, good laughs are not so common in life that any of us can afford to turn our noses up and Shah Rukh makes those laughs more delightful than ever by the wonderful solemnity with which he presents them. He's also a stylish flirt. When he's not flirting with the camera, he flirts verbally with the viewers e.g. when he tells the shy wife in the audience to say "good luck and I love you" to her hubby in the hot-seat or when he jokes about not signing any cheques at home because of his wife. These ingredients of humour, verbal flirting and the loving energies he gives out are the real stars of the show because take away these three things, and what's life? One big zero. The twinkle twinkle mega star knows this and uses it to his advantage.

Shah Rukh's energetic and electrifying personality makes him a rock-star-host. There's no denying it. If you had to choose only one word to describe King Khan that word would have to be "sensitive". With his lack of height, average looks, healthy hair, sad eyes, divine dimples and tinkling voice, his personality is truly sensitive. In case you haven't noticed, he's a chameleon actor, putting himself in other people's situations and adopting their colours with a mega dose of his personality thrown in. Thus, all his roles are also extensions of his personality – a trait most uncharitably picked up by mimicry artists. Hence, in K.B.C. also, right from the first episode, he makes the person in the hot-seat comfy by speaking in the participants' lingo whether it's Bengali or Telugu – wonderful exchange of energies!!

Viewers welcome the cosmetic-changes within the basic format of K.B.C. Frankly, the done-to-death catchwords of "lock kiya jaye" and "computerji" were coming out of everyone's ears. Again, without the burden of "Shudhh Hindi boli", the show has become more with-it, more contemporary and more zingy. Any quiz-show occupying one full hour of airwaves is a dicey proposition. It may bore the viewers to tears but K.B.C. is transformed into pure entertainment like a Hindi film. This quiz show has King Khan hip hopping to its signature tune and viewers dancing to his tune.

Thanks to Shah Rukh, K.B.C. has truly become very exciting in the best sense of the word. It's clean entertainment for the entire family where for those sixty minutes; no one glances even once at the wall-clock. If King Khan can keep up his electrifying energies in future episodes, I'll give him a warm MOMMY-HUG and a HIGH-FIVE!

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Ganesh Hegde choreographs SRK for KBC

By Joginder Tuteja, Bollywood Trade News Network

Ganesh Hegde, the young choreographer, who has been known for some 'flashy choreography for songs like 'Khallas' [Company], 'It's magic [Koi Mil Gaya], 'Jaan mein Dum' [Dum], 'Kabhi Nahin' [Tera Chehra] & 'Main Deewana' [G] amongst many others has now made none other than Shahrukh Khan dance to his moves yet again after an extravagant 'Main Hoon Don' [Don].

He does this for the promotional music video of KBC and results are there for everyone to be seen. The song 'Ek Sawaal Ka Sawaal Hai' is en route to be a rage in days to come and a large part of credit for that must go to Ganesh Hegde whose choreography stamp is pretty much evident in each and every single frame of the video.

What makes Hegde's songs different is the fact that they are not just an array of dance moves but also boast of great sets, marvelous costumes, flashy lighting and some cool camera angles, all of which combine together to make video viewing a unique affair.

No wonder, SRK is shown grinning from ear to ear as he thoroughly enjoys himself while dancing away to glory in this hip-hop meets rap'n'reggae number.

http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/jan/29_ganesh_hegde _shahrukh_khan_kbc.asp

SMALL SCREEN - Of SRK magic and other ghostly tales

Poonam Saxena

LET ME say it outright. Shah Rukh Khan is superb in KBC. When Amitabh Bachchan used to anchor it, I thought – like the rest of the country – that no one would ever be able to match up to the Big B, so flawless was his performance as the host. When Shah Rukh's name was announced, I too indulged in the national pastime of debating how he would score vis-a-vis the Big B.

The inevitable conclusion: Of course, he wouldn't manage, Amitabh was irreplaceable.

But when I saw the first KBC episode on Monday, I was floored. Shah Rukh is very, very good. He's different, and the difference works. He's injected huge doses of humour and fun – you catch yourself smiling and laughing all through the show. Even when there is tension – an integral part of KBC – he manages to lighten the mood.

He's introduced his own vocabulary: Not Computerji but Computer da (if the contestant is Bengali), Computer garu (if he's a Telugu bidda), Computer Tau (if he's from Haryana) or Mr Computer Sahib Janaab (if he's from Hyderabad) etc.

Not "Lock kar diya jaaye?" but "Freeze kar dein?" Or "Is pe kulfi jamaa dein?" And so on.

Not "Sure? Confident?" but "Kuchcha-kuchcha ya puccapucca?" No gravitas, but lots of energy. No homilies in perfect Hindi, but funny little anecdotes about himself. Not imposing and dignified, but goofy and endearing.

So there it is. Shah Rukh is truly a worthy successor. Amitabh Bachchan had his own inimitable style and was a perfect Ten as the KBC host. Shah Rukh has his own andaaz – and yes, he's pretty good too. I'm hooked.

Also, let's not forget that Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is a format that is on a downward slide all over the world. Star Plus's own KBC 2 failed to recapture the success of the original. If the programme is to survive, then it has to be re-invented. And so far at least, it looks as though the Shah Rukh re-invention is working.

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I am anti-social, says King Khan

Kunal M Shah
[ 30 Jan, 2007 0927hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK >


SHY GUY: Bollywood baadshah Shah Rukh Khan insists that he is anti-social and hates going out. (TOI Photo)

After being introduced as the new host of KBC , Shah Rukh Khan is now ready for another unveiling of sorts. The curtain will be raised on a wax statue of the actor at Madame Tussauds in London later this year. SRK has received the confirmation letter from the prestigious Madame Tussauds.

How does it feel to be the third Indian actor to get room at wax museum?

"I was so tied up that I did not even check my emails for over a month. My inbox was flooded with over 300 emails; most of them were from a lady called Niki Hobb and others from Bobby Khan who coordinated the deal. My mother always wanted me to be there for some strange reason. It certainly is a great honour for me. I never took my children to Madame Tussauds, and always told them that I would take them there once I had a wax figure of mine there. I have finally got the confirmation letter. They want to unveil the statue around Easter time," he says.

Coming back to KBC, Shah Rukh says "The best compliment I received is that I am doing KBC my way. My friends from the film industry, Arjun, Preity and Priyanka called me up to congratulate me. It is a challenge to do a new episode every day. But I am loving every minute of it. I am here to see that at the end of the day, even if contestants lose the game, I bring a smile to their face."

Criticism is part of the game, literally. "I got a message from a little girl in London who said that I should not massage people as I am too big for that. She said that I should ask the contestants to massage me instead. I guess I will try that in one of the episodes. Some people have said that I should not be so informal; I think the host's chair in KBC is like that of a barber's. It takes me back to my days in Delhi, when I would visit a roadside hazaam (barber) for massages."

But the comparisons with Amitabh Bachchan are inevitable?

"Actually, there is no ground for comparisons as Mr Bachchan is physically very different from what I am. When someone else takes over from me, he will be different too. I can't do what Shekhar Suman and Karan Johar do on their respective shows. I think it is a little silly to compare people. As for my rivalry with Mr Bachchan, it is non-existent and to bring up this issue is embarrassing. I have had such so-called problems even with Hrithik Roshan, Yash Chopra, Ajay Devgan, Salman Khan. And these are all fake."

SRK loves to interact with people, but will still term himself as shy.

"I am anti-social and hate going out. My family has to literally drag me out. But I love to perform and I like people. And at some level, they identify with me. Fans who have seen me doing live shows will vouch for it. I love the fact that I meet my fans. I dance with them, I click pictures and sign autographs for them, and I like it," he says.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/Entertainment/India_ Buzz/I_am_anti-social_says_King_Khan/articleshow/1526240.cms

Wowwww that's the True King khan ..thnks for sharing

Watching King Khan on the hot seat

Patcy N



January 30, 2007 14:44 IST

We have heard from some of the participants of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Now, it's time to hear from the audience. Jiju Yohanan, 24, was given passes to watch Star TV's hugely popular gameshow from the audience.

Seemingly, a big event for a nurse, who hailed from a village in Kerala, Jiju jumped at the chance to be on the show when his brother-in-law presented him with passes. Besides, his favourite star Shah Rukh Khan would be there.

Jiju, who recently shifted to Mumbai, had never watched KBC earlier, when it was hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, as his home did not have a cable connection.

Asked about the treatment on the sets, Jiju said the rest of the audience was well taken care of. "We were given excellent food at lunch time," he said.

The shooting commenced at 2:30 pm.

"The first contestant was a girl from the last episode," he recalls. "But she got out after just five questions."



The next contestant was chosen after a break at 3 pm. "He answered about six questions and was out as well," Jiju said, adding that shooting stopped at 5 pm. After a half an hour break, shooting resumed. But the contestant had to go.

Being on the show was an eye opener for Jiju. "I always thought that the host memorises his lines and says them on the show. But it is not like that. When the show started, Shah Rukh had to read from a big screen," he added.

However, Jiju got to see the brilliance of the actor when he faced the contestants. "Once he started with the questions, it flowed easily. Whatever he said and did was not planned. He was so spontaneous, smart and full of life and energy," he gushed.

Jiju also recalled the way the actor interacted with the audience when the show ended. "He went up to the audience sitting in the first row and shook hands with them," he said. "He even kissed an old lady's hand, who kissed him back."

Jiju's respect for the actor has now increased. "Before the show, I had thought that as a big star, he would be reserved. But what he did to the old lady changed my opinion about him," he said.

The fact that King Khan made mistakes only endeared him to Jiju. "I can't recall all of his retakes. But there were two instances where he had to give at least four or five retakes. Once was when he asked a question on Kozhikode (earlier called Calicut, a city in Kerala). Shah Rukh just could not pronounce Kozhikode right," Jiju recalled.

"The second retake was at the end of the show when Shah Rukh had to blow a kiss to the audience and participants. Shah Rukh had to repeat it over and over to get it right."

So, did he like the KBC experience? "I will cherish this all my life," Jiju smiles.

http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/30kbc.htm

Credit to: Anishma24

Of course, it's KJo

Who else could be the first celeb quizzer on Shah Rukh Khan's show?

Kunal M Shah


Friends forever: Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar

The big screen dosti continues on the small screen. If Shah Rukh Khan can be the first guest on the second season of Koffee With Karan, can Karan Johar be left far behind?

So now Karan is all set to repay the favour and appear on Kaun Banega Crorepati. He will be shooting for the episode today as the first celebrity guest, along with Farah Khan. Reportedly, this episode will be telecast on February 11 as a 'friendship special'.

When contacted Karan Johar confirmed the news, "I am going to shoot today for Kaun Banega Crorepati even though I know that I am the least qualified guest on the show. I have no details about how they are going to shoot the episode. All I know is that I will be wearing a black suit for it."

When quizzed about how he had prepared for the contest, Johar said, "I have not prepared, but I have been praying. As I said, I am not a qualified quizzer. I don't know whether I'll be able to answer all those general knowledge questions. This is the first time that I am appearing on Kaun Banega Crorepati and I'm sure the experience will be great. The last time I attended the show, it was in the capacity of Shah Rukh's friend when he participated in the contest and Mr Bachchan was the host. Then, Shah Rukh had answered all the questions, while I had sat among the audience."

What about Shah Rukh being his first guest on Koffee with Karan? "Shah Rukh has to be my first guest. Always," Karan replied.


STAR QUIZZERS ON KBC

• Karan Johar-Farah Khan (Friendship Special)

• Zoya Akhtar-Farhan Akhtar (Brother-Sister special)

• Arbaaz Khan-Malaika Arora Khan (Valentine Day Special)

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article&se ctid=30&contentid=2007013102563578200eb78b

STARTREK Jan 31, 2007

SRK is the Jekyll & Hyde present in every one of us

Wednesday January 31 2007 00:00 IST

A week after Shahrukh Khan climbed the hot seat as the host of Kaun banega Crorepati 3 the verdict is out. Industry analysts who did not want to commit themselves immediately, have now declared his show a hit.

And the reason? Apparently, because he is like you and I. He is the perfect Jekyll and Hyde present in every one of us,said an analyst.

The Khan who welcomes the audience, clad impeccably in a three piece suit and speaking in a clipped tone ( a tenor that came naturally to Amitabh Bachchan), is what everyone in India aspires for thanks to Indian dream machine called cinema. The pucca sahib* if you will.

However, the boyish, roguish Khan who almost sticks out his tongue, who jumps to massage or hug a participant is the real India, and someone the Gen Next can identify with easily. He does not give you the impression that he is a swot, rather he looks like someone who will Google it up.

If the earlier versions hosted by Amitabh were scholastic-- Ivy League if you will, even if the questions were not high brow-- the latest edition is a nice mix of fun and information. Lighter, is not lesser.

Credited to: Hamsa

'I am a joker, a hero joker'

Shah Rukh Khan has fun at his own expense on the sets of KBC

Ashwini Deshmukh


Shah Rukh Khan on KBC

There's a unique energy present on the sets of KBC. Before Shah Rukh makes his appearance, the crowd whistles, cheers and chants his name, beckoning their star to surface. A sneak peak backstage: He's getting his pronunciation and the lines right as Siddhartha Basu watches closely. SRK twists and turns the words until he gets them right.

Even as the chants get louder and reach SRK, he appears grateful for the support.

He walks in and makes sure to break the ice with the contestants with some personal chit chat. Hand -shakes and hugs follow until the contestant starts interacting with SRK. "Guys, I am looking hot, na?" SRK jokes, to which comes a prompt reply from a young girl, "Very hot!" and SRK blushes deeply.

He's been unwell, suffering from viral fever and cold. When asked which celebrity would he like to have on KBC, he says, "I feel that the best performers on the hot seat are the 'real people'. I would love to have more of them than any particular celebrity."

Shah Rukh calls it a challenge. he says, "It's tough to open the show with a new set of people each time, but I love it. I have uncomfortable moments, when I have to deal with people from different backgrounds, cultures and languages, but enjoy every bit of it." he says. "I get tense when a contestant is risking anything above Rs 3 lakh because that is big money," he adds.

He talks about reactions from his family fondly, "I suddenly find my family looking up to me after KBC. My son loves it, his school friend said to him, 'Hey man, your papa's got an awesome sense of humour and my daughter's teacher has given me an A plus. For the first time, my family has spent so much time on my sets. They are really enjoying this."

And what does Karan think about his performance, "Karan thinks I am as good an anchor as he is."

"I am an entertainer, the medium doesn't matter. I am good with people and I am glad that now I can give them a reason to smile. "

He summed it up right when he told one contestant, "I am a joker, a hero joker."

Credited to: Hamsa