SRK on success, courage, failure at AIMA

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Posted: 12 years ago
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I always have fear of not making it to the top: Shah Rukh Khan

Thursday, Sep 26, 2013, 22:08 IST | Place: New Delhi | Agency: PTI
Shah Rukh Khan - DNA

A relentless worker that he is, Shah Rukh Khan often goes the extra mile to achieve success as he fears losing the top position.

The 47-year-old superstar, whose last release Chennai Express is one of the highest grossers at the box-office till date, said he is constantly working hard to sustain his place in the industry.

"I am scared of losing. I am scared of coming second. I am scared of not making it big. So, I have such a fear of failure that I work harder when even I don't need to. I work longer when I don't have to.

"I never rest on my laurels because I feel that this will be taken away one day. I have this fear that if I don't work hard enough I will lose what I have attained and not be able to continue to do so. I don't have blood pressure neither I am a heart victim but I need to just work hard," he said on the sidelines of 40th National Management Convention by All India Management Association (AIMA).

A star in the industry for two decades, Shah Rukh said that his journey has not been a cakewalk and he did face his share of failures.

But now basking in the success of Chennai Express, the actor said he has made many foes in the industry after doing the Rohit Shetty film.

"Failures also gets you to find who your real friends are. The true strength of your relationship gets tested in the phase of strong adversity. I lost lots of friends post 'Ra.One', apart from losing a lot of audience too. And after Chennai Express, I haven't made any new friends but I have a whole new set of enemies now," he added.

Shah Rukh sported grey streaks at the event which he said is a part of his look for his upcoming Farah Khan directed film Happy New Year.

Having given many hit films including "Darr", "Baazigar", "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le jayenge", "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and "Chak De!"among others, he said that he still feels like a new comer on the sets.

"When I look at a project, I feel I don't know anything and I begin the film as a newcomer. I take it as my last project and give all my efforts to make it big so that I don't repent later," he said.

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[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mhqdor61zREP[/YOUTUBE]

SRK seemed to be in that crazy, cheap humor waala mood during the Q&A...though it got better. 😕😆 Other than that, recycled speech as he said..😆 Awww, lucky Miss.Anchal. I thought she was gonna faint. 😆

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Posted: 12 years ago
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This man has his way with words. Love whenever he is interviewed and speaks his heart out. <3 He's so genuine and down to earth.
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Honestly it's true. Shahrukh could genuinely have chosen any career path he wanted and would have succeeded. He's got the belief and drive that few humans seem to portray. Say what you might, but he is honestly such an inspiration. And seriously, what a charmer. Rightly said by himself, he is blessed.
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Still King of Bollywood unbeatable


Inspiration 👏


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Posted: 12 years ago
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See this why I love this man : "I am scared of losing. I am scared of coming second. I am scared of not making it big. So, I have such a fear of failure that I work harder when even I don't need to. I work longer when I don't have to."
He is at the zenith of his career and still never takes it easy. He values and understands his success but he also has this humbleness about it at the same time. Yeah he does joke about being King and what not, but he's human and that really his insecurities talking. However and more importantly, he keeps working hard and is so inspiringly ambitious. God!!

He is the epitome of wit and charm. I just love listening to him speak, so what if it cheap at times. 😆
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Originally posted by: qazplm

Honestly it's true. Shahrukh could genuinely have chosen any career path he wanted and would have succeeded. He's got the belief and drive that few humans seem to portray. Say what you might, but he is honestly such an inspiration. And seriously, what a charmer. Rightly said by himself, he is blessed.


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Posted: 12 years ago
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Fear compels a lot of people to give up, but in his case it makes him work harder.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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I lost lots of friends post 'Ra.One', apart from losing a lot of audience too. And after Chennai Express, I haven't made any new friends but I have a whole new set of enemies now


^^ Sad reality of a superstar
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Originally posted by: chocolover89

"Failures also gets you to find who your real friends are. The true strength of your relationship gets tested in the phase of strong adversity. I lost lots of friends post 'Ra.One', apart from losing a lot of audience too. And after Chennai Express, I haven't made any new friends but I have a whole new set of enemies now," he added.

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He's right about this. But I dont agree with his work like crazy policy. What the use of life if you are just too busy to enjoy it?
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Posted: 12 years ago
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He is a hard worker and has a great heart...gud interview ...like u SRK...thanks

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